See for yourself: Sites that invade privacy



Thanks to the Internet, what used to be oh-so-private is out there for everyone to read. Just log on to these Web sites to see what people are saying -- possibly about you.
DONTDATEHIMGIRL.COM
Who's talking: Angry women, feeling wronged, post pictures and descriptions of past boyfriends.
Creator: Tasha Joseph, a Miami public relations consultant.
So you'll know: A couple of postings, done anonymously, are clearly for fun. They name Jude Law and singer Eric Benet, infamous for their indiscretions. The Benet posting reads: "He even cheated on actress Halle Berry, so you know he'll cheat on you!"
RATEMYTEACHERS.COM
Who's talking: Students praise or criticize their teachers, or a little of both.
Creator: One-time substitute teacher Michael Hussey of New York City, who partnered with two teachers.
So you'll know: Roughly 700 schools block the site on their computers. They're listed on the site's Wall of Shame. Teachers also don't always play fair. A few have been caught trying to boost their ratings.
GREATBOYFRIENDS.COM
Who's talking: Proud moms, gal pals and amiable ex-girlfriends offer profiles of men they consider a catch.
Creator: Elle magazine advice columnist E. Jean Carroll and her sister Cande Carroll.
So you'll know: "Unless we go to the house and check, we don't know [who's posting]," E. Jean Carroll says. "I'm not saying some guy hasn't put himself on there, too. We've caught a couple."
CHEATERNEWS.COM
Who's talking: People unlucky in love name names and give details of alleged dirty deeds.
Creator: Jim Warren, a Detroit marketing consultant.
So you'll know: The 2-month-old site gets about 600 page views daily.
PICKAPROF.COM
Who's talking: Students rate professors and post comments about teaching styles and homework demands. (The site is available only to those affiliated with the schools.)
Creators: John Cunningham and Chris Chilek, two Austin, Texas, computer entrepreneurs.
So you'll know: Grade-conscious students also get info on professors' grading histories, which show percentages of A's, B's, etc.