Oh those clever kids! Daily Mail reports that 500 were part of a Facebook group geared at using Google Earth to plan trespassing pool parties.
Of course the owners of the home know nothing about the party until they return to find a pool full of beer cans and love socks.
In the invitation, partiers are encourage to "bring a bike" for a quicker get-away. Who told those kids to get outside and have some fun anyway, huh?
Implications - This is a hilarious example of how the miracle of technology has changed youth behavior. While before, you would have to know someone had a pool by peering over their fence, Google Maps has made it easier for troublesome youth to meddle. Ain't that something.
Using Google Maps for Evil
Spotting Empty Pools for Trespassing
Trend Themes
1. Youth Misuse of Technology - The use of technology by youth for mischievous activities, such as trespassing pool parties, is a growing trend.
2. Social Media-enabled Events - Online groups and social media platforms are being used to organize and invite participants to events like trespassing pool parties.
3. Invasion of Privacy - Advancements in technology, particularly with mapping tools like Google Maps, can potentially lead to increased invasion of personal privacy.
Industry Implications
1. Technology and Social Media - The technology and social media industries can explore opportunities to enhance user privacy and security measures to prevent misuse of their platforms.
2. Home Security - The home security industry can develop innovative solutions to detect and deter unauthorized access to private properties, including pools.
3. Personal Privacy Protection - The personal privacy protection industry can create tools and services to safeguard individuals' privacy in the digital age, particularly against unauthorized surveillance or intrusion.