1 Beyond Positive & Negative: The Reality of MXit Mania Ramon Thomas.

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1 Beyond Positive & Negative: The Reality of MXit Mania Ramon Thomas

2 Media Reports Nude Teen Photos (May 2007)‏ Cocaine Parties (March 2007)‏ Abduction Case (Oct 2006)‏ Mark Foley!

3 Mark Foley

4 Technology Growth Internet 4 million Cellphone 32 million MXit 5 million

5 MXit Growth 5 million users 13,000 users per day 250 million messages Naspers owns 30%

6 What is MXit? Instant Messaging Chat Rooms Images/Mp3 Cost/Moola GPRS/3G (Mobile Internet)‏

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8 Why is MXit popular? Cheap Expression Entertainment Interactive

9 Pitfalls and Perils Addiction (Abuse)‏ Cyber-bullying / Cyber-harassment Social Skills (Communication)‏ Privacy / Scams / Fraud Predators / Chat Rooms

10 Chat Rooms  Privacy  Scams and Fraud  Sexual Predators

11 Advice For You Seek First to Understand Online Relationships Set Boundaries Beware Other Chat Programs: Mig33

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13 Positive Developments Dr Math - Laurie CSIR

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15 Contact Details: Ramon Thomas MXIT Support Tel /