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THE INTERNET
BE WEB WISE!

Websites are fun, and an excellent place to learn, but it is important to BE SAFE when you are surfing the web.
When you log on to the net you are entering a huge world of users.
Most of the people are genuine people, but there are some who abuse the net and need to be avoided.
Chat rooms and message boards are fun to use, but they need to be used properly and safely.
FOLLOW THESE RULES:


DO NOT:

Do not meet people you chat to over the internet.
* If you decide to meet people we strongly recommend that you only do this if a parent(s) goes with you.
* Make sure that you meet in a public place.

Do not tell anyone you speak to on the internet what your home address is, your telephone number (including your mobile), or your school’s name.

Do not send anyone any pictures of yourself.

Do not send any other personal details such as bank details or credit card numbers, especially if they aren’t yours!

Do not keep nasty, aggressive or suggestive message or comments to yourself.
* Tell a parent and get them to notify the website creators.

DO:

Do keep all your personal details to your self, (this includes passwords and usernames).

Do ask your parents if you are allowed to use a certain site and its chat room facilities.

Do be careful in any chat room.
* Remember that there is currently no way of telling if somebody is who they really say they are.

If you think that somebody is chatting in a room and they shouldn’t be, leave the room!!!
* Tell a parent and get them to contact the website creators.

Do be yourself and don’t pretend to be somebody else.