Internet Safety, Kiddies

I apologize to all you devout readers (as if) for my not posting in so long- I simply seem to have run out of things to talk about in the past few weeks. This could be partially due to the fact that my last post explained why blogging can sometimes be a nono for me, but I think that summer has also brought a sort of peace to me that makes me not want to complain about anything, and a laziness that makes me not want to write and continue to be a couch potato (By the way, I'm sitting on the couch watching tv right now [Shhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone]). That, and I much prefer blogging on my phone.
Anywho, I figured I'd raise the topic of internet safety. You see, it's starting to bother me how much the older generation is fearful of the internet (and I'm not just talking about my relatives, but teachers, police officers, etc.). You see, I realize that the internet can be dangerous because people can use it to pretend to be someone and something that they aren't, and that's why arranging to meet someone when you are young and unnacompanied (as seems to be the cliche nono for parents) or doing anything of that sort is a clear sign that you are an idiot and usually unappreciative of what you already have. However, what the older generation fails to realize is that the internet is the new great medium for communication- It can be used for long-distance businesses, relationships, and friendships.
So what I don't get is why they fear it so much. They somehow fear that by putting your information on the net, you will be violated or otherwise hurt. I mean c'mon, most of my blog-buddies (excuse the expression) know that they have a goodie-bag of personal info in their profile, and they're still around. You see, it's not at all about how much information you give about yourself- I could give all of my personal info out and chances are I'd be fine. It's really about how you conduct yourself, as in, don't make any enemies and don't arrange any meetings. Think about it- Why is it that when you meet someone IRL, it's considered acceptable to give them your info- at least, your name, hometown, and age even though you really don't know this person at all? It's the same exact thing. I just wish that the older generation realized that to be hurt, the offender needs not only means, but motive. You hear about people getting killed by people they meet over the net, but there had to be a reason- if the killer just wanted to kill, why wouldn't he/she just kill some person they didn't have to squeeze info out of? Ok, rant over....Now I'm bored.

There is no point in ignoring the truths that built us in order to change ourselves. Rather, delve into those truths and discover the lies behind them, if only to know for sure.