i was wondering, can you track people through myspace or instant messaging? like pedophiles? or is their software or something you can buy to do it? or just track the computer? if possible, how much money does it cost to buy the software to do so? i was just wondering because my friend said that people can track where you are and stuff like that but i don't believe her.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Technology category? Maybe give some free advice about: Computers? ammo answered Sunday July 15 2007, 11:41 pm: Interesting question actually because I was asked this exact same question by a number of people at a small meeting where I was discussing the company I work for (AI Services). I was talking with a few young teens as well as their parents about how easy it is to track people using web sites such as myspace and they wouldn't believe that it was possible from only basic information provided in a myspace profile (I was using a real profile as an example). I used a UK based person and was able to actively show step by step how I could trace the person back to their doorstep. This was using normalInternet web sites for research and that was it. No special secret web sites or any software. It's very possible which is generally why a lot of parents are against their kids using myspace or any sites like that as well as those who do use it, hide their profile content from anyone who isn't on their friends/approved list. [ ammo's advice column | Ask ammo A Question ]
JustAskAlli answered Sunday July 15 2007, 11:40 pm: no, you cannot track anyone through myspace, it's against the rules. if you've tried, it's most likely a virus of some sort, so don't do it.
as for instant messaging, i'm sure you can. but i'm not sure what it's called, but heres a link that says how you can see who's viewed your AIM profile. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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