SAFETY N US TRUST NAVIGATING DIGITAL TEENAGE LIFE ONLINE ETIQUETTE OCT 2024 Using social media has always been tricky especially for young adults and teenagers. Some end up facing criminal charges which they have no knowledge of, others end up regretting having said mean words to their peers. For some, it’s about regretting the digital footprint. Some are aware but are just not aware of how to talk on social media. In today’s article let’s try unpack the essence of online etiquette for the benefit of every online user. expose several etiquettes in which someone can indulge in to avoid cyberbullying which is the use of technology to harass, intimidate or threaten someone with the aim to belittle someone or have them act according to unfriendly situations. Now what is online etiquette? It refers to guidelines for polite and respectful behavior on the internet. YOU ARE WHAT YOU TYPE. Exploring netiquette (online etiquette) can be a jumpy subject given that most of the things on the list which list. Remember your online life is your sole responsibility. What we avoid comes crushing down hard later now,???now, ??? What do you mean? • Avoiding slang or jargon – Now believe it or not the internet is crowded by different feeding into different languages Rephrase this sentence. slang can be confusing and upsetting to some the best way to stay safe is to be formal you can never go wrong with respect now can you. Your point is not clear here! • No trolling – In as much as dropping a few comments on trending topics can be fun, it can result in one being held answerable for cyberbullying other people. Advisably, keep the negative opinion to oneself to avoid hurting someone, and most effectively importantly, it makes you safe. • Respect privacy- Obtaining a skill is not enough reason to use it against someone. For example, hacking that forced entry into someone’s privacy (hacking) is a sign of disrespect. It which usually results in arrests- thanks to the Data Protection Act. • Being mindful of cultural differences –The internet being a vast pool that accommodates many people is positively going to inhabit different cultures. Understanding that one’s taboos are different from the rest and so are the morals is essential. In most scenarios what one takes to be a joke, can be offensive to the other in a negative way. Likewise, what one assumes deems to be appropriate, can be abusive to the other person. Respecting this helps Teenage is a period of learning and resighting?? Meaning… hence don’t be disheartened if you never knew all of this. There is still plenty more time to practise it. The internet can make or break you. The good part is you get to decide what you want from the internet, it’s safe to see the internet as a community which is governed of its own that’s governed by people’s daily principles and morals of either moral or ethical consideration just like our day to day lives. Failure to comply with morals results in punishment. For example instance, leaking other people’s nudes has dire consequences hence one ought to mind how one behaves online results in your arrest hence be vigilant be safe and be kind online because it matters. #youarewhatyoutype #bekindonline #onlinebeghaviourmatters
