Post by Megumi on Aug 11, 2008 23:37:33 GMT -5
Hey everybody 
We've decided to post a new safety reminder here with some important information. Tell Kenshin is generally a safe community, but like anything online, you need to take precautions to make sure you stay safe. Here are a few key points you should remember:
1. It's very easy to lie about your identity online
- Just because someone claims to be a 10 year old girl, doesn't mean they are!
- Even if you've been talking for months, you never know if a person is who they say they are.
2. Don't give out too much personal information
- Saying your age, real name, location, email address, or IM info on our forums can be risky. Please think before you post any of these things.
- Posting your school, last name, phone number, or address is downright dangerous. Posting these things on the forums is not allowed.
- Giving information like this can be even more risky through PM's, because we MOD's don't supervise that information. If someone makes you uncomfortable, asks for personal information, or is otherwise inappropriate, please don't hesitate to tell a MOD. Your safety is our #1 priority.
3. Never arrange to meet someone you've met online in person.
- If you're under 18, this just isn't a good idea. If you're over 18, never meet someone alone.
- If someone asks to meet you in person, tell them you are not interested. If they persist, please tell a MOD. Chances are, even if you're good at saying "no", that person might be trying to meet others who aren't as internet savvy!
4. TK forums are no more "anonymous" than anything else on the internet.
- You don't have to have an account to read PI's main forums. This means that anyone can see what you've written, not just other PI players.
- If you don't want everyone on the net to be able to see pictures you post, it might not be a good idea to use your picture as your avatar or post it on the main forums.
Remember: If you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or just have a bad gut feeling, please PM a MOD! Even if everything turns out ok, it's better to be safe than sorry!
We've decided to post a new safety reminder here with some important information. Tell Kenshin is generally a safe community, but like anything online, you need to take precautions to make sure you stay safe. Here are a few key points you should remember:
1. It's very easy to lie about your identity online
- Just because someone claims to be a 10 year old girl, doesn't mean they are!
- Even if you've been talking for months, you never know if a person is who they say they are.
2. Don't give out too much personal information
- Saying your age, real name, location, email address, or IM info on our forums can be risky. Please think before you post any of these things.
- Posting your school, last name, phone number, or address is downright dangerous. Posting these things on the forums is not allowed.
- Giving information like this can be even more risky through PM's, because we MOD's don't supervise that information. If someone makes you uncomfortable, asks for personal information, or is otherwise inappropriate, please don't hesitate to tell a MOD. Your safety is our #1 priority.
3. Never arrange to meet someone you've met online in person.
- If you're under 18, this just isn't a good idea. If you're over 18, never meet someone alone.
- If someone asks to meet you in person, tell them you are not interested. If they persist, please tell a MOD. Chances are, even if you're good at saying "no", that person might be trying to meet others who aren't as internet savvy!
4. TK forums are no more "anonymous" than anything else on the internet.
- You don't have to have an account to read PI's main forums. This means that anyone can see what you've written, not just other PI players.
- If you don't want everyone on the net to be able to see pictures you post, it might not be a good idea to use your picture as your avatar or post it on the main forums.
Remember: If you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or just have a bad gut feeling, please PM a MOD! Even if everything turns out ok, it's better to be safe than sorry!