It doesn’t matter. What the Girls Around Me app makes crystal clear is that people share too much online. Even if this particular app fades away because of the media spotlight or Foursquare’s response others like it will inevitably pop up, or nefarious individuals will pursue this kind of profiling on their own.

Be smart -- less is better when it comes to sharing personal information online.

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