آموزش Internet Safety -En

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[h=2]Smart Social Networking and Communication Tips

[h=4]Review Your Privacy Settings
Social networking sites have settings for privacy, but many people either do not customize

them or do not understand how to do so. ******** is a perfect example of a site

with complicated settings that have the potential to expose a user's private

information. So with all this confusion, how can you make sure your profile is protected









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Carefully Review a Site's Privacy Policy

It is best to thoroughly review the privacy policy of any site that you join in order to

understand how your information is being displayed and used. If the privacy policy

is overwhelming and confusing, then conduct some research and see what kind of advice or tutorials are offered



Look for Advice or Tutorials

Conduct a search on how to set up a profile for the site that you are

interested in. Often, there will be blogs or how-to tutorials that will

uncover the things you really need to know about how to maintain your privacy on certain sites

Google Yourself
The best way to see how your profile is being displayed is to enter your name into a search on Google.


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[h=3]Netiquette Tips
In order to avoid awkward or negative experiences while communicating online, it is helpful

to know the basics of netiquette. Netiquette refers to network etiquette for online

communications and can be very helpful for beginners. Listed below are a few basic

tips everyone should practice when communicating online




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Be Respectful


Always treat others as you would like to be treated. A good rule of thumb is not to communicate anything online that you would not be willing to say to a person's face.


Don't Be Too Quick to Take Offense


In online communication, we usually cannot see facial expressions, judge body

language or hear tone of voice. Therefore, it is very easy to misinterpret the

meaning of a message or post. Also, the technology itself tends to make us

less personable. Before taking the offensive, clarify a message with the sender



Use Emoticons and Abbreviations to Convey Meaning


To convey tone, humor and meaning, learn common abbreviations, like

"lol" (laugh out loud) or "jk" (just kidding), or use emoticons, such as or

or =0. However, be careful not to overuse these symbols, otherwise

your messages might become annoying or hard to read

Protect the Privacy of Others
As a courtesy, you should ask permission before posting photos or videos of

others online. You should also protect the email addresses of others by deleting them from emails you forward


Check Your Spelling, Grammar and Language

Using incorrect spelling, poor grammar or offensive language is unpleasant to read and can

cause people to portray you negatively. Spare a few moments to check your

communication before sending it and avoid using foul or inappropriate language



For a more extensive resource on netiquette, visit Albion.com or NetworkEtiquette.net. Also, keep

in mind that the rules may vary for email, online chats, web forums, online gaming and

other social networking outlets. It may be smart to search for specific rules pertaining to the particular outlet you are using.

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[h=3]Think Before You Share




As we become more comfortable with communicating and sharing

online, we still need to keep in mind that what we post has the

potential to get us into trouble. Something about the impersonal nature

of technology makes us feel safe about writing or posting things that

we would likely not say to an individual face-to-face. In some

situations, we definitely need to think before we hit send


Consider the following examples:

A teacher in North Carolina complained about her students on ******** and ended up getting

suspended and then reassigned to a different position. Think before you hit share, especially

when posting comments about your job




A job candidate sent a scathing email when he was rejected for a position by

a hiring manager. He may have been considered for a second opening, but

instead he destroyed his chances. Think before you hit send, especially

if you are upset, frustrated or angry


A politician in South Carolina used his work email account to send romantic

messages to his lover. The messages were retrieved and published in the

media causing great embarrassment. Think! Never post or write personal or

inappropriate content in the accounts you use on the job. They are not

considered private and any content belongs to the company and can be used against you


An administrative assistant takes a sick day and heads out to the beach for a

day of fun. Unfortunately, her "tweets" about her great day at the beach get

back to her boss. Think! Managers are now using social media more

and more to catch employees participating in unprofessional behavior


We tend to use online sharing for casual communication and socializing; therefore

it's easy to become careless. Here's a good rule to keep in mind: Do not write

or post anything you would not be comfortable sharing with an entire room full of people.
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[h=2]Smart Social Networking and Communication Tips

[h=3]Precautions to Take When Meeting People Face to Face

As we get to know people online, there may be times when we want to meet them

in person in the real world. It is extremely important that we take precautions

before meeting face-to-face with someone from online. Criminals and fraudsters

can easily fake their identities and pretend to be someone else while online

in order to lure victims into meeting with them in person.

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[h=3]Protect Your Identity

Do not include any personal or identifying information in your profiles or

communications. Your last name, school, place of work and cell phone number can all be used to find you in person


In addition, make sure photos or videos do not reveal any of this information in the background.



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[h=3]Tell Someone

Tell someone you trust that you are planning on meeting someone you met

online and give them the details you have regarding this person.
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[h=3]Research the Person
Request the person's full name and conduct a search for them on Google

If you have children, you may consider doing a more extensive background check before introducing a person to your family.
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[h=3]Meet in Public

Meet in a crowded, public place like a coffee shop or restaurant in a mall. Do

not choose a place that you would frequently go to, since you would not want

someone finding you there if things go badly


Do not leave together or let the person see you get into your

car. You do not want them to follow you or obtain your car tag numbers.
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[h=3]Bring a Friend

Bring a friend with you, and if you feel comfortable, they can leave. However, you

should always arrange to meet or call your friend at a specific time after the meeting


If you are meeting someone for buying and selling, always bring a friend

and make sure they stay with you until the transaction is done


With online dating, it may not be convenient to bring someone with you on

every date, but always tell someone the time, place and name of

the person you are meeting and then arrange to check in with them after the date.


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Smart Social Networking and Communication Tips

Repeat Until Safe

Meet a person a few times using these precautions until you are comfortable

with who they say they are. Do not get lazy about second and third visits

as many criminals count on you becoming more relaxed with familiarity



Also, avoid revealing any personal information about yourself and do

not go anywhere alone with a person until you are sure you can trust them.


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[h=4]Warning Signs
Trust your instincts and pay attention when

something doesn't feel right. Watch for "red flags" and

questionable characteristics. Is the person too controlling? Do

they talk badly about others? Do they avoid certain questions? Are

they quick to get mad? Your gut instincts are a good measure

of whether you should proceed with someone or end things right away





Take your time and maintain control. At any time you feel uncomfortable, you have

the right to walk away and end communications without any need to explain. Do not

allow someone to persuade or badger you into moving forward before you are

comfortable with doing so. If a person is genuine, then they will understand

your need to take things slow


End things with someone who brings up "sex talk" too soon or asks about money. These

people are almost always insincere and could end up scamming or harming you



Avoid drinking alcohol before or during your meeting, as this can impair your ability to judge another person and the safety of the circumstances.




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Go to these additional resources for online dating and online buying and selling:

• Online Dating Safety Tips from OnlineDatingMagazine.com
• 11 Safety Tips for Online Dating from iLookBothWays.com
• Safety Tips for Selling Things on the Internet from iLookBothWays.com

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[h=2]Cyber-Harassment, Stalking and Addiction

[h=3]Introduction

Unfortunately, our use of the internet has the potential to turn ugly. As we integrate

technology more and more in our lives, we need to be aware of the potential for

cyber-harassment, stalking and internet addiction


In this lesson, we will discuss how to prevent negative communications and how to r

espond to cyber-harassment and cyber-stalking. In addition, we will explore the

aspects of internet addiction and provide resources for assessment and treatment




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[h=3]The Negative Side to Communicating Online

Social networking can be a great way to communicate on a global level and a fun way to

socialize and maintain relationships. However, this form of communication can have its

negatives. The anonymous nature and open access of the internet allows for the

potential to be exposed to offensive, derogatory and inappropriate

communications. Usually, you can ignore this type of content or simply leave

a page where you are being exposed to it


However, there may be times when things suddenly escalate into the following:

Flame Wars - heated arguments online where intentionally insulting statements and personal attacks become the focus of conversation



Cyber-Harassment - any kind of harassment that happens online


Cyber-Stalking - cyber-harassment that is ongoing, with the cyber-stalker often using

multiple online resources to harass the victim, such as emails, instant messages, and

posts written on various message boards

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[h=4]Tips to Help Prevent Cyber-Harassment and Cyber-Stalking

Unfortunately, these experiences can create mental and emotional distress and have

the potential to become harassment offline or in the "real world." While most sites

have policies against such negative content, they are often limited in how they can

respond and control it. Therefore, it is important to take the following precautions

to prevent these circumstances from occurring in the first place.

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Avoid Getting Involved in Flame Wars


It is important to think before you share comments, especially if they are

controversial, religious, political or disagreeing in nature. These types

of posts have the potential to provoke a negative response and should be considered carefully.
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Avoid Using a Revealing Screen Name



Choose a screen name that is gender and age neutral, and that does not reveal

your name, or any personal information about you. If you have a racy or

attention-grabbing nickname, be aware that this may cause you to be the target of unwanted attention.
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Avoid Sharing Personal Information



Be extremely cautious about sharing any personal information online. The more someone knows about you, the easier it is to access you online and offline.
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