Anonymous social networks are a part of social media that entails various types of users in connecting with each other. Anonymous social networks are basically networks where users perform communication in the internet with another user by using encryption or codes in various platforms such as Facebook, MySpace, twitter, etc. Anonymous social networks allow users to enjoy greater freedom and flexibility in communicating in the internet. It also allows people to communicate more freely rather than having a restricted social networking experience with other members of the network. In this article we will be talking more about Anonymous social networks.
To start off we would like to define Anonymous social networks. As an instance of a social networking app, all the messages that are sent are controlled by the system itself without any knowledge of the user. This means that even though the user is signed up for a certain social networking app, they still have complete control over which messages they are able to send and which are not allowed. However, the system itself is able to monitor certain activities that are taking place in the system. This system monitors the IP address of every user and it stores that data for future reference.
An example of one of these anonymous social networks is Rain. It is an iPhone and iPad app that allows users to post and share pictures from their photo shoots. However, it does not give out any user information without the user’s consent. It only gives out the location of the user for purposes of helping the user in locating them in case their location is lost. This app also protects private user information that is normally visible on a public platform such as Facebook and MySpace.
An additional example of one of these anonymous social networks is called Whispernet. This app works exactly the same way as Facebook, MySpace, and twitter. It also allows users to chat in real time and see each others interests. Unlike the above example however, Whispernet holds user information less private and is not accessible to all users. Only users with a valid login can view this private information. This is done by having a premium membership within the network.
All of the above examples of anonymous social networks provide a medium for strangers to spy on us. With this technology there are no longer private times that we can spend alone online. With these types of networks anyone can read our thoughts and ideas. This can cause major problems in our personal and professional lives.
Therefore, it is vital that developers do not allow users to freely use apps that can give strangers permission to track and listen to our phone calls, read our text messages, take screenshots of what we are doing, or access our user account information. As long as developers do not allow this invasion of personal space, these types of apps will be beneficial and welcomed in the future. There are ways for users to avoid being spied upon without compromising the security of their phone. We recommend that you explore ways of protecting your privacy while using your smartphone.
