subject: Pros and Cons of Using Your Real Name on Facebook [print this page] So you have heard all about the popular social networking site of Facebook but you are still unsure if you should use and if you should use your real name on Facebook or if you should make a name up or go by a middle name or other such nickname.Now that you are on Facebook you may want to broaden your friends.Read on for both the pros and the cons of using your real name in the world of Facebook.
Pros
Friends and family can easily find you.
People you friend will quickly recognize your name.
Easy to remember your username.
Long lost friends from school can find you quickly.
It is one of the best ways to organize and share photos
It is constantly changing and adding new feature
It's easier to find your real friends on Facebook
Cons
People you don't know seeing your profile
People trying to get personal information.
Friends or family that you do not want to see.
Ex friends that you wish no contact with.
People tend to use social networking sites as a replacement for real human interaction
The more you talk to someone on Facebook
If you want to use your real name on Facebook but you do not want to take the risk, you can always set your security so that other people cannot search you or friend you without permission. You can also refrain from putting a picture up of yourself. It is easy to keep friends and family that you do not wish to see from you thru your Facebook account settings. Facebook has taken pride in giving everyone great security while using Facebook.
