Internet Safety Tips

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Internet Safety with Netsmartz

 

Mike-Tosis

  • Things can get online very fast
  • Once it’s online it’s there forever
  • Things spread online like wildfire

Attitude Overdrive

  • It’s easy to get too involved in gaming, and say things you don’t mean
  • If you don’t play nice, people won’t want to play with you
  • Don’t be a jerk when you are gaming

Your Photo Fate

  • Pictures you send to people are never private
  • Once something is out there, you can’t take it back
  • Anyone could end up seeing a photo you shared

Split Decisions

  • When you are mad or disagree with someone, try to see it from their point of view
  • Fighting doesn’t get anywhere and hurts both parties
  • Be respectful, and people will respect you back

You Can’t Take it Back

  • Once you put something online you can’t take it back
  • You may think things are just a joke between friends, but it could become public
  • Don’t say things online that you don’t mean

Sextortion PSA

  • Anything private you share online could be used to extort you
  • Don’t give private photos, videos, or information to people you don’t know online
  • Report someone demanding sexual images from you

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