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One of the major concerns in a social networking website is privacy. The makers of Facebook believe that by advertising the information of their users, they can earn a lot of money. They advertise by making a function that allows people to search for Facebook users and view their personal information as well as viewing their photos. In this case the average Facebook user feels that their privacy is being invaded.

The first solution is a revision of the amount of data that is visible to the public. With the help of research Facebook may come up with a fair way to make the user’s information publicly viewed but in the meantime making the users fell secure. Different information may have different response from the members for example their names and date of birth is not a big issue if it is viewed so the member will not feel a great penetration in their information. But if their behavior outside of school is being viewed then it may have a great impact on the user’s privacy.

Another solution is a simple check box that may be placed on privacy control tab that enables the Facebook users the freedom to hide what information that may bother them if it is viewed but the public. But a major disadvantage of this option is the fact that maybe all of the users may close all of their private information down. Hence, making the makers of Facebook might consider the fact that they are losing money because the lack of advertisement.