Our realization of our privacy online is becoming a widely alarming concern that people should take very seriously.  The more information you give out, the more random strangers from all around the world can access that information about you too.  Now-a-days it is becoming increasingly easy for people to hack websites and steal peoples' valuable information.  9 million Americans each year are victims to identity theft, which the internet has played a big part in making it much easier to accomplish.  Just as easily, someone can also do things like find the general area in which you live by tracking the location of posts, pictures, and even where your signal is coming from.  The internet, as much as it benefits our lives making tasks much easier and simpler to do, also has dangerous effects for us.  It is very important to limit what you put out on the internet, and in cases when you can, make all your information private so only people who you allow to see the information are the only ones who do.  No one wants to be stalked through the internet, this is an incredibly scary thought to think can happen, however, you are only making it easier for someone to the more information you put on the internet.  As a young adult, I am mostly concern with people being able to see what I post on social networking sites, as some of it may be able to get me in trouble.  Especially in the future, now-a-days it is incredibly common for jobs to check these sites to make sure you appear to be the responsible adult you seem to be.  Without making these private, it is very easy for them to be able to find any information they needed to about you, which can be very serious if it keeps your from getting a job, into grad school, or any next big step in your life.  Also, I have a very bad online shopping problem, I love to order online, and giving out information like the credit card can be very scary!  As much as I do it, I am waiting for the day to be told someone has used my credit card on a massive purchase I did not make.  It seems as if it happens to almost everyone.  That's why it is very important to protect your private information that strangers do not need to be able to find.  I do believe it is crucial to be aware of online privacy,making sure your valuable information is only assessable to you! (or only those you want to)