BASIC INTERNET RULES

1. Never, ever give anyone on the Internet any private information. That means never give them your real name, your address, telephone number or even the name of your school or the town where you live. That includes e-mail and posting it on a home page, too.

2. If anyone online posts anything to you that makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parents immediately.

3. Never ever agree to “get together” or meet anyone in person who you met online.

4. Never agree to send anyone you have “met” online a picture of yourself.

5. Never accept any downloads or computer programs from someone you don’t personally know.

6. Stay in public or open places on the Net. Avoid “private” conversations via e-mail or other means.

7. Don’t fill out those “profile” forms in chat rooms or anywhere else.