When using our forum we would like to remind our younger members of some simple rules on safe forum usage.
Our adult members may want to read this too, as a lot also applies to them.
- Never give out personal information either on the forum or by PM: always use a nickname, never give out your real name, address, date of birth, phone number, mobile phone, school, and never send or post photos of yourself.
It is even recommended that you change your profile settings to hide your Email address:
Profile - Account Related Settings - Hide email address from public?
Should anyone have trouble hiding their email, feel free to contact any global mod
who can do this for you, or post asking for assistance on the forum bugs & help board.
- your password should never be given out and should be kept private. More information can be found here
- Report any PM that asks for personal details, that might suggest or imply in any way physical contact, or makes you uncomfortable in any way.
- be aware not everyone on the forum is around your age, this site contains adult members. Some members may not be revealing their true age.
- If something worries or scares you report it.
- cyberbullying others is inappropriate behavior. Report anyone if they are bullying you in any way, you feel threatened or you are uncomfortable with their behavior.
- never arrange to meet anyone you meet online. I mean NEVER!
