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Today I thought I'd blog about a question that has been asked many times — how do you stay safe online and avoid bad experiences on the Internet? I'm not an expert, but many years as a blogger have taught me a thing or two 【1】．
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First of all, there's the golden rule① of the Internet: If you see or read something that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave the site immediately. Don't post comments or click② on anything. Second, protect your privacy③. Don't give out your address or phone number. Someone might use the information to steal your identity. Identity theft④ is a common and serious problem. Third, be polite. Being online is no excuse for being rude⑤， and you don't want to become a target⑥ for a troll or cyberbully. A troll is a person who posts comments or questions in order to stir up trouble online. Trolls often use several false names so that they can stay on a site. A cyberbully uses the Internet to be mean⑦ to others. Like a troll, a cyberbully will also write something mean but it is usually directed at particular⑧ people. He or she may also post embarrassing⑨ photos and information about those people. However, the more polite you are, the less likely it is you will be attacked 【2】．
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Have you had any bad experiences online, or do you have some good advice for staying safe? Post your comments below!
Boy579 Last year, we were having problems in our chat room. Mean comments were being posted by someone we didn't know. I think he or she was only trying to make trouble.
Amy A girl at my school had a very bad experience online. A photo of her had been posted online and she was being made fun of⑩. It seemed like a joke at first, but the girl was very upset?.
