Pros and Cons
on Social Networks
Social
Networks and Internet sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter have some pros
and cons.
Pros.
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Talk to friends who live far away
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see how friends and family are doing
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it is a way to comminute
·
get the news online
Cons.
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Negative posts and comments will be on the
Internet forever.
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cyber bullying
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Someone may try to harm you or seek your
personal information (Internet stalkers)
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You could lose college or job opportunities
based on your posts and comments.
Do not worry I have some tips
that will help you be safer online.
10 Safety Tips for Social Networks
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Do not be friends with someone you do not
know. The person could be a person
who wants to harm you.
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Do not let friends get on you name on a social
network or let them know your login or password. It’s a good I idea to let your parents know your password
and what you are doing, after all it’s their job to help keep you safe.
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Be a good friend, and do not post negative comments
or pictures. Ask for permission
before you tag another person in a picture.
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A mutual friend is not a friend if you do not
know them. Don’t get caught up in
a race to get lots of friends.
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Keep your personal information to yourself. Never post personal identification
information or credit card information. Do not post others personal information either.
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Do not post information you are not comfortable
with other people seeing.
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Remember that once you post something on the
Internet it is always there. Even
if you delete it.
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Before you post a video or a photo, ask yourself
if your mamma would have this on the refrigerator in the kitchen. If not then why would you post it.
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REMEMBER:
You have control over what information you let people see.
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MOST IMPORTANT: If you feel you are being harmed
or threatened online tell a trusted adult or parent about it. They can help.
Federal Trade Commission Bureau of consumer Protection
Division of consumer and business Education May 2006
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