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Here are some great recommendations about social networking Web sites for teens.
We know. They're fun, they are easy and most importantly...they're free.
Web sites like MySpace.com, Friendster.com, Orkut.com, Facebook.com, Teenchat.com and others, are a great way to keep in touch with your friends and make new friends online. But just because you're in front of a computer in your home, it doesn't mean that someone isn't trying to do something that isn't cool.
Keep in mind that if someone calls themselves "cuteboy2007" or "fungirl21" and they are asking for your phone number, they could be an older person that has no business asking you or knowing that information. You are online and things aren't verified.
Below are some tips that can help you stay safe:
- Never give out your phone number or address.
- Don't post your age, school or place of work.
- Make sure that pictures you post do not contain any identifying info, like your favorite t-shirt that says your high school across the front or a picture that has your house number in the background.
- Use a fun screen name, not your real name.
- Who cares what your body type is? There is no need to reveal sexual info.
- Be aware of posting copyrighted material.
- Don't use an email with any identifying information.
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