Orkut Monsterosity ?!?!?

Mmmmm,These past two months or so has made orkut a taboo in India .It's name being connected to one of the dangers ?!?! faced by the Indian youth (I find so many people of the older generation, i wonder !!!) .

Now lets see Orkut as it defines itself "orkut is an online community designed to make your social life more active and stimulating. orkut's social network can help you maintain existing relationships with pictures and messages, and establish new ones by reaching out to people you've never met before. " - All That is absolutely true !!!! . Now You might be wondering if I support those who use orkut or If i Don't .The truth bespoken I do support people who use orkut as I find it so useful myself .

I am not exaggerating if i tell u I have found my long lost classmates in orkut ... a few cousins too ...who i didn't even know existed !!!

But ,Even the creators of orkut have visioned the use people might subject it to and have excercised caution .orkut makes it easy to find people who share your hobbies and interests, look for romantic connections or establish new business contacts. You can also create and join a wide variety of online communities to discuss current events, reconnect with old school mates or even exchange your favorite recipes.
Who you interact with is entirely up to you. Before getting to know an orkut member, you can read their profile and even see how they're connected to you through the friends network.

Security tips for using ORKUT :
General Safety Tips for Using orkut.com
Using orkut.com is a great way to meet new people and get in touch with old friends. But it's also used by millions of people and there are certain things orkut members should keep in mind while using the site.
Here are some general tips and guidelines you should follow when visiting orkut.com:
Don't forget that millions of people can view your orkut profile:
Don't post anything you wouldn't want everyone to know about you like your phone number or home address.
Share fun information about yourself like your favorite vacation spot or the best movie you've ever seen. Don't trust everyone:
People aren't always who they say they are.
Be cautious when adding strangers to your friends list.
orkut's a great way to make new friends, but be careful about information you share with someone you've never met.
If you do decide to meet someone outside of orkut, bring a friend with you.
Inappropriate content won't be tolerated:
Help keep orkut safe and clean by reporting content that violates theirTerms of Service using the "Report Abuse" button on profiles and communities.
Don't post anything about yourself that might embarrass you later:
Only post info and photos on your profile that you wouldn't mind your parents or boss seeing.
Protect your password:
Never tell anyone your password!
Your Google Account password protects your orkut account so keep it to yourself.
Also try to avoid scams and sites that may try to steal your password.
To learn more about these scams, click here.