Some issues include: netiquette, cyberbullying, social networking, online gaming, trolling
Netiquette"It’s important to treat people online the same way that you would face to face" (Netiquette|Cybersmart). The Cybersmart Netiquette page explains that it is important to treat others respectfully, understand what is appropriate to say online, protect yourself, and tell your parents about anything you have seen online.
Social Networking"Social networking sites are used by people worldwide to post information, display photos, tell people what they’ve been up to, chat and play games" (Social Networking and Online Friends|Cybersmart). Keeping in touch with friends online can be a great and enhancing way to keep up-to-date, but it may also be risky when meeting new people online. The Cybersmart Social Networking page points out a number of important things you need to keep in mind when talking to people on a social networking site.
TrollingAn online "troll" is someone who causes trouble by posting offensive comments on a social networking site (Trolling|Cybersmart). The Cybersmart Trolling page explains how you can protect yourself and others from being trolled by taking actions such as ignoring the troll, blocking the troll, reporting trolls, talking with family and friends, and protecting friends from trolls.
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Cyberbullying"Cyberbullying is using technology to deliberately and repeatedly bully someone. By reporting it, talking about it and supporting each other we can stop it" (Cyberbullying|Cybersmart). The Cybersmart Cyberbullying page includes links to explaining what cyberbullying looks like, how you can deal with it, what to do if a friend is being bullied online, and how to find out if you are a cyberbully.
Online Gaming"Playing games online can be great fun, but you need to be careful about how much you play and who you play with" (Online Games|Cybersmart). To be safe online, the Cybersmart Online Games page explains that you should:
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