16 ways OMG

1. Remember, when you are online, what you do is up to you. Don't do anything you don't want to do.
2. Don't open files or e-mail from someone you don't know. You don't know what might be inside—the files could contain a computer virus or offensive material.
3. Keep the computer in a common space, like the family room, den, or living room.
4. Never agree to meet someone you met on the Internet in person without your parents' permission. You should never meet someone you met online alone. If you do set up a meeting with an online friend, meet in a public place and go with your parent or guardian.
5. Remember that any information you share about yourself can be seen by anyone who is online.
6. Don't give out your phone number.
7. Talk to your parents (or your teacher or another adult) about the kinds of places you go and things you do and see when you are online.
8. Pick a name—different from your real name—to use online.
9. Before you go into a public area, like a chat room or discussion forum, decide with your parents if it is okay to give out your e-mail address.
10. If someone online asks you too many personal questions, be suspicious. Stop talking with them.
11. Don't give out the name of your school.
12. Always remember that people online may not be who they say they are. It is very easy for people to pretend to be someone they are not.
13. Don't do things online that you wouldn't do in real life.
14. Be careful when someone offers you something for free, like gifts or money. You don't know what their motives are. Decline the offer and tell your parents.
15. Treat other people as you'd like to be treated. Never use bad language or send mean messages online.
16. The "off" button is always there. Use it if you need to. You don't have to stay online if you don't want to.