Social networks are very popular around the world. Some examples of popular social networks include Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. When used wisely, these can be a fun and safe way to keep in touch with family and friends. In order to use them safely, please consider these safety tips:
- Keep your account (and personal details) private.
Make sure you pay close attention to what others can see about you online, even without being your “friend” or “follower”. Use privacy settings and only give brief details about yourself online. Chances are that if the person knows you in real life, they already know where you go to school and they don’t need it posted in your profile.
- Don’t overshare.
Nobody needs to know what you ate for dinner at a restaurant on Saturday, how you feel about Adele’s newest song, or whether or not you did your homework. Consider what you are sharing and only share the highlights of your life, like winning the championship game or opening night performances in the school musical.
- Think about how you represent yourself online.
What is your profile picture? What does it say about you? Does your profile seem positive or negative? Would you want to be your friend?
- Don’t bully and don’t respond to bullies.
If you feel bullied online, save it but don’t respond. Responding will not help and it could make it worse. You have a right to be treated with respect, and so do others.
- Contact a trusted adult if you feel unsafe online.
If you feel bullied or you are being contacted by someone you don’t know, tell an adult you trust. This could be a parent, a grandparent, a school counselor or your favorite teacher. All of these people will know how to respond and will make sure that it is taken care of immediately so you can get back to enjoying the internet safely.
- Don’t start or feed into arguments online.
Sometimes you may see people arguing online. It’s difficult to understand what people mean when talking on the internet and sometimes a misunderstanding can happen and feelings get hurt. Avoid starting arguments and stay out of any arguments you may notice online.
- Think twice before posting. WWGS?
Along with number 6, keep in mind that other people may be offended by what you post. Try to remain positive, share only what is very special and will be of interest to your family and friends. It’s not a competition for the most likes and your number of friends online does not prove your worth as a person. Before you post, ask yourself, “What would Grandma say?”
- Don’t let it take over your life.
Take time to connect with people without technology. Face-to-face friendships are more important than online friendships.
In your opinion, which one of these is the most important rule and why? Use at least two sentences.
number 8 because it is cool
ReplyDeleteI think number 1 is the most important. Because people could track you down and get to your house.They also can kidnap you.
ReplyDeletedont post things that are inapropiate
ReplyDeleteYou should not post what your not sopost to
ReplyDeleteI think the most important rule is keep your personal details private. If you give out something like your address some stranger could come after you. No one should know your personal information .
ReplyDeleteI think that numbers 7 and 8 are the most important rules. I think that about number 7 because most of bullying happens online and that is not good, and I think that about number 8 because being to interested in computers is not as important as many other things.
ReplyDeletei think number 8 is the most important because i know some people who spend there time only on there electronics
ReplyDeleteI think the most important rule is don't post details on where you are or are going to.If a "stranger" saw this ,he/she might
ReplyDeletetry to rob your house, or something bad!!! That is why this is the most important rule.
I believe number 8 is the most important because some people's life revolve around electronics
ReplyDeleteI think 1,2,and 8 are the best #GG
ReplyDeleteI think number one is the best one. It seems like it is the most impaortant
ReplyDeleteI think 4 is the best one.
ReplyDeleteThe 1st seems the most important at the time, for it keeps you safer and safest
ReplyDeleteI think that I like 8 because I think that it is true
ReplyDeleteI think 4 is the best. 4 is the best because if you do not bully you can make people fell better.
ReplyDeletei think 8 is the best answer
ReplyDeleteI think 4 is better
ReplyDeleteI think 4 because you dont want to get in trouble or make others feel bad
ReplyDeletedo not tell if you are alone at home
ReplyDeleteI think number 7 is the most important because it is important not to post something that you think might hurt someones feelings.
ReplyDeleteI think number 7 is the most important because you shouldn't put some thing that is hurtfull online
ReplyDeleteI think #1 is most important because you should never post any personal information about your self
ReplyDeletei think 2 is the best answer. if you over share you might be offending someone.
ReplyDeleteI think they are all important, because they each have a different purpose.
ReplyDeleteI think number 1 is very important because you should never give away personal information out. For example you should not give away your name or address to people you do not know or any personal pictures of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI like number 5 the most
ReplyDeletedont give away persiolal informatin
ReplyDeleteNumber 8 because there are way more important things than social media in life.
ReplyDeleteIf you post something your not supposed to, you can ruin your reputation and lose friends... But, in other matters the outcome will be different.
ReplyDeleteAlso i chose #8 Because social media isn't something you should waist your time on. \_(^3^)_/
ReplyDeleteI think number 4 is the most important because bullies are a big problem. You shouldn't treat others online different then you would in person.
ReplyDeleteI think rule #2 is the most important because if you share to much info it gets a little creepy. Plus people don´t want to know everything about what u r doing.
ReplyDeleteI think #4 was the best because if you tell a bully something. They will likely respond and be more rude to you then before.
ReplyDelete#number8becauseyouneedhappinessandloveinyourlife.
ReplyDelete3 because if the people are not your friend they can tell there parents or teachers and get you in trouble.
ReplyDeletei would choose 8 because media is somthing you dont mess around. #helpfulTips :)
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion #8 is the most important rule. If you do not have face-to-face conversations you might be too shy to talk to new people. You shouldn't waste your time texting when you can talk.
ReplyDelete1 is the best because it says about keeping important information to yourself because if u give something bad out then that would be awful
ReplyDeletemake sure you don't use any personal information and do not respond to bullies.
ReplyDeletenumber 1 because if you share you password people can hack you. If you share your address people could rob you or hurt you or a family member.
ReplyDeleteI think #4 is important because no matter what you or somebody else shouldn't bully, I think that is the most important to read,you stand up for yourself or others even if you don't know them.''IF YOU DON'T HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY DON'T SAY NOTHING AT ALL.
ReplyDeleteI think that rule number#1 is the most important because people could hack your account
ReplyDeleteI believe that rule #7 is most important so you do not hurt other people's feelings. My 2nd favorite one is #4 because bullies are bad and you do not wanna have a bully control you.
ReplyDeleteI think #1 is important. if you give out your address people could kidnap you.
ReplyDeleteI think number five is the most important one because if you feel unsafe and you don't feel trusted around a computer you could get one of your parents to help you feel safe and feel better about it.
ReplyDeleteI think # 1 is important so that people to come and steel all your things
ReplyDeleteI think it is not a good idea to give out phone number or address because people could rob you.
ReplyDeletei think number 1 is the most important.It helps you know what to post and not post online.
ReplyDeleteI Think #1 because people could hack your profile or stalk you
ReplyDeleteI think #1 because if you post something that you don't want some people to see than you have to make your account private
ReplyDelete#7 because it may not offend you but some guy in singapore may find it offensive
ReplyDeletei think # one because u should make sure you are private so people you don't have people you dont want to see it cant see ir
ReplyDeleteDont past nothing
ReplyDeletenumber 8 because it is cool and alot of kids there life is taken over by electronics.
ReplyDeleteI think number 3 because if you use social media to talk with friends and you do stuff that is not like you than in real life you can ruin your reputation.
ReplyDeletehave common sense on your phone
ReplyDeleteI think the most important rule is to not give out personal information. I think that this is important to not do because people may try to take you away from your parents.
ReplyDeleteI think the most important rule is to not give out your password because people can hack into your account and steal your id and money. Don't use a password like your favorite kind of ice-cream. Make a password with numbers and characters.
ReplyDeleteI think it is "think twice befor posting" because maybe someone can write about you that you dont want anyone to know then it can hurt your feelings
ReplyDeleteNever say negative things to people is the most important thing to remember when using social media.
ReplyDeleteI think #5 is the best because if you don`t feel safe around social media,and don`t tell someone about it, things could get dangerous
ReplyDeleteI think #4 is the best because it stops bulyes
ReplyDelete#4 is good because bulling not is not cool
ReplyDelete#4 because no bulling is good
Deletei think all of them because they teach you about internet safty
ReplyDeleteI THINK 1 IS BEST.
ReplyDeleteI think that the part about only posting things that are super important because if people keep posting about normal things then soical media becomes boring
ReplyDeleteI think that the part about only posting things that are super important because if people keep posting about normal things then soical media becomes boring
ReplyDeletei think #8& #7 are the best
ReplyDeleteI think number 1 is the most important. I think its most important because you should not give out your imformation.
ReplyDeleteI think #1 is good because if you don't know the person who is following you then they can't see any of your posts that you put on your social media
ReplyDeleteI think #5 is important because someone could try to get to know you and then ask for your passwords so they can hack into your computer.
ReplyDeletei think number 1 is the best because you should never post persinol information
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