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Post: MySpace Makes Move to Improve Teen Safety

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MySpace Makes Move to Improve Teen Safety

After growing sentiment that some features on the popular social networking site raise safety concerns, MySpace has removed 200,000 "problem" profiles, most featuring hate-speech or risque photos and text.

The move is part of an increasing effort on the part of MySpace and its parent company, News Corp., to make the site a safer place for teens. Read more about the company's safety moves here.

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