· It is recommended that you create an alias so that your true name is not visible on any posted message. This helps to prevent unwanted email replies from random people who're interested in responding directly to posts by children and young adults.

· It is extremely important not to include any personal information in message board postings. Absolutely no names, email addresses, phone numbers, or home addresses should be posted on a message board.


Message Boards Etiquette

. Do not harass, abuse, or threaten other members.
. Do not post content that is obscene or otherwise objectionable.
. Try to stay on topic. If you want to discuss a topic that is not related to the community area in which you are participating, try going to another topic area or create a new one.
. Do not use message boards for commercial or advertising purposes.
. Do not post copyrighted content without permission from the owner.
. Do not participate in any area market as "Adult Content". Such discussions can be really dangerous and unpleasant for minors.


Search

When you log on to the Internet, you are linking up to a vast network of computers, which extends all over the globe. You can enjoy worldwide access to material that is educational and entertaining, and to services that enable you to communicate with and learn about people from other countries and cultures.

The Internet, however, neither belongs to nor is controlled by any one person, organization, or government. This lack of central control offers huge benefits on the one hand. Unlike any other medium, the Internet gives everyone the chance to be a publisher - to create and publish material for people to see across the world. On the other hand, the lack of central control could also be quite misleading and even dangerous.
There is great stuff on the Internet, but there is also some bad stuff too. The best way to find good information is to use dependable collections of bookmarks, like library sites or other trustworthy sources. Effective searches also help.