along with a brief post such as "We leave for vacation tomorrow!" is
enough to tell a thief where and when to strike. Other details ,such
as your email address,your full date of birth or your phone
number,could leave you open to harassment, bullying or identity theft.
2. What you post can be made more public than you intend (e.g. by likes, shares, comments, screenshots and screen recordings). Also,large
websites back up their databases. Deleted posts never truly go away;
there is a copy somewhere. You can't delete the notifications of that deleted post from the email boxes of your friends, fellow group members, etc.
3. Mind what you post -- and what others post on your page. Both
reflect on YOU because it is YOUR page. Regularly review such posts.
Many people lose their jobs or get turned down for new jobs because of
the posts on their pages.
4. Befriend only those you know well outside the online world. If they run away after committing a crime, you should be able to direct the police to their parents' houses, mutual workplace' boss, etc. Don't
add as friend (or accept friend requests from ) strangers, even if
they are friends of friends.
5. If a friend starts posting objectionable pictures or status
updates,don't feel bad about deleting him/her.
6. Be thoroughly familiar with your social network's privacy settings
-- and use them. Regulate who can post on your page (friends only,
friends of friends, or everyone). Don't allow perfect strangers to
post on your page.
7. Sign out! If you leave your account signed in when you are not
present,others may post material on your page AS YOU. This is especially true
if you are using a shared computer, such as in a cyber cafe.
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