How many of you, my name is Jeff.

I'm a black man, Chicago native, and a father of two young boys.

I want them to gain some insight into how to navigate the digital world.

However, after creating an email account for our first son,

someone recently tried to hack into that account.

I like sharing where I am with my friends.

I like posting on Instagram.

The problem is, I'm also an abuse survivor.

There was a moment last year when I had an online wedding registry

and an RSVP list, and my abuser found it, and RSVP to my wedding.

I use Facebook all the time, specifically Facebook Messenger.

I have downloaded the app and used it, and then deleted it, and gotten totally rid of it,

and then downloaded it again, and then deleted it again,

mostly because I have a level of unease about how much data I am giving Facebook for free.

So many stories from you listeners about how you love the convenience of living online,

but you don't like what little control you have over where your personal information goes, or who can see it.

And you told us, you feel like you don't have much of a choice,

like Laura from Hoboken, New Jersey.

I am a stay-at-home mom getting ready to re-enter the workforce,

and now I need to make sure I'm searchable and share a lot of information about myself

because it's vital to getting a new job, and I'm feeling really conflicted

between the two things that are really important to me,

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