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What kind of information is OK to give out over the internet?

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Your username. Lots of people think your username is not safe to give out. It is, but never use your username, or parts of it, in your password, such as Username: Awesomekid4536, Password: Awesomekid.

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Can you provide four examples of information that should not be posted or given out?

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Sure. Example one: Where you live -- because strangers or people with an ax to grind can find you. Example two: Your real name -- because people will look it up. Whether that's good or bad depends on what you do, who you are, etc. Example three: Password -- because people can log into your account and steal your content, identity, money and life. Example four: Your age -- because some people prey on the very young and the very old with scams, hacks or improper advances.

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If I ever get involved in a chat room conversation that makes me feel uncomfortable or in danger for any reason, what should I do?

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Log off and tell and tell a site moderator and/or trusted adult about the chatroom. If it's dangerous enough, contact the police.

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What does LMIRL mean?

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It means, "Let's meet in real life."

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What do I do if someone says they know where I live?

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Leave the chat and tell your parents. Block the person without responding.

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Is it still bullying if you are role-playing with someone on a video game and they say something mean but don't mean it in a real way?

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It is not bullying. First off, bullying is when someone does something rude over and over again and tries to drag you down. Second of all, when roleplaying, they are usually not bullying. If they are bullying as their roleplay character, it does not count as bullying. However, if they are using a roleplay room to bully you, it does count as bullying.

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