As with most issues with media psychology, the travails of social media involve separating the hype from the truth. One of the curious things about social media is that, unlike some other previous forms of feared media such as rock music, rap, comic books, or video games, social media has been relatively effectively embraced even by older generations. This chapter discusses two corollaries regarding the duration and intensity of moral panics surrounding new technology and media. First, the degree and intensity of moral panics can be predicted by the degree to which they tap into existing moral concerns, such as sex, violence, or privacy. Second, the degree and intensity of moral panics are mitigated by the extent to which older adults embrace the new technology. As with many issues of digital privacy, it is one social media and Internet users will wish to consider carefully before they leap.