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  • Social Networking - Facebook, Twitter, and more...
    Many social networking sites require that children be at least 13 years old to join. This is because of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Facebook and NING require users to be 13 or older.
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    Social Networking Tips

    • Think before you post.
    • Keep your personal information private.
    • Only add friends you know in real life.
    • Set your profile and blog to private.
    • Use a nickname that doesn’t identify your location, gender, or age.
    • Never meet in person with anyone you first met online.
    • Contact the site administrator if someone creates a social networking page in your name.
    • Alter your pictures and videos 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.Think about the possible consequences of the information and photos you post.
    • Never post sexually provocative photos.
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