General Internet Safety Rules

1.) Never give out personal information, such as your name, home address, telephone number, school name or mascot in a public message (for example: chat rooms or bulletin boards).

2.) Be sure you are dealing with someone who you and your parents know and trust before giving out any personal information via E-mail or Instant Messages. Also, be aware that by calling a number or calling collect, strangers can get your phone number.

3.) Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are: suggestive, obscene, hostile, threatening or make you feel uncomfortable. If you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parent or guardian right away.

4.) Be careful when someone offers you something for nothing, such as gifts or money. Be especially careful about any offers that involve meeting someone or having someone come to your house.

5.) Never arrange a face-to-face meeting without telling your parent or guardian. If your parent or guardian agrees to the meeting, make sure you meet in a public place, and have that parent or guardian with you.

6.) Don't tell other kids your password or user I.D. If other kids have your password, they could pretend to be you on-line.

7.) Remember that people on-line may not be who they seem. Someone indicating that 'she' is a '12-year-old girl' could actually be much older, and of the opposite gender.

8.) If you receive any messages that make you feel uncomfortable, or view information that appears to be criminal, please notify the Admins (AmyFawkes or Iris) and tell your parent or guardian right away.