CoolMomTech said, “If you’ve enabled location services, your whispers can show up in lists of nearby whispers, which increases the possibility that you’re not so anonymous after all.” No Privacy – Whisper reveals a user’s location, which can compromise privacy and safety.
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He then drove to her house and told her by phone how to sneak out by removing a screen and they drove to a hotel where they had sex. The Whisper user said she was 14 and the predator had her send sexual photos. Detectives in Seattle said that a man admitted to using Whisper to arrange to meet a 12-year-old for sex. Predators – Whisper has been used for trolling potential victims. In July 2015, a Grand Rapids man was found guilty of soliciting naked pictures from underage girls through the chat feature. The ability to connect with others with FREE private messaging is inherently risky. Sexualized – plenty of suggestive, sexually charged material in the form of provocative pictures and words (“heart this picture if you’ve masturbated today”). The APP store description says this, “build lasting, meaningful relationships in a community built around trust and honesty,” which is somewhat strange, since the app’s appeal is based on anonymity, making community building difficult at best.ĪPP Store rating: 17+ (infrequent/mild profanity or crude humor, suggestive themes, alcohol, tobacco, or drug use) Description: A way to anonymously share feelings with pictures and words, and if so desired, connect with individuals through a messaging option.