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Social Networking Setting your page to private is smart, and a step in the right direction -- but who's on your friends list? Don't give just anyone access to your world.

Stuff to Know

  • Keep your personal information private
  • Only add friends you know in real life
  • Set your page and blog to private
  • Use a nickname that doesn't identify your location, gender, or age
  • Never meet in person with anyone you have first met online
  • Alter your pictures before you post them to remove identifying information
  • Profile and photo share only with people on your friends list
  • Don't post your plans or whereabouts on your site
  • Ignore harassing or rude comments posted on your profile
  • Think about the possible consequences of the information and photos you post
  • Never post sexually provocative photos
  • Click here to find out what you should report.
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