Daniel Radcliffe warns stars off social media

Daniel Radcliffe says celebrities who use social media lose their right to privacy.

The 24-year-old actor – who does not have his own official Twitter or Facebook page – thinks stars should avoid sharing personal details about themselves on social networks if they seek a private life.

Speaking to Sky News, Daniel said:  »I don’t have Twitter and I don’t have Facebook and I think that makes things a lot easier.

 »If you go on Twitter and tell everybody what you’re doing moment to moment and then claim you want a private life, then no one is going to take that request seriously. »

Daniel also thinks stars should avoid attending events where they aren’t required if they don’t want to attract attention.

He added:  »There’s certain things you can do to make it a lot easier on yourself. If you don’t, for instance, go to premieres that aren’t for a film you’re in, or don’t just turn up at other events, then that’s going to help to not fuel the interest. »

Daniel – who was catapulted to the spotlight as Harry Potter in the film franchise about the boy wizard – admits he used to get  »frustrated » by public interest in him when he was younger, however, in hindsight he thinks it is  »petulant » to complain about stardom.

The ‘A Young Doctor’s Notebook’ star added:  »When I was 18 or 19 there was definitely a level of frustration around. I did have to think where I went and you do get a little frustrated, but ultimately it’s childish, petulant. »