Blogg Safely or Expect Danger

Blogging is something that can be really fun. You can express yourself, how you feel on certain topics and share some of your experiences in life. Sometimes blogging can be negative experience though. A lot of people just say what they want when they want of the Internet. You may think this is harmless and fine, but trust me there are some dangers and consequences.

It's possible to really offend someone, or make them feel uncomfortable by what you say or post. Always make sure you preview a link before you post it. You never know what it could lead to or how it could make someone feel. If your link contains material that could hurt someone or bother someone then put a warning with the link that says so. It's best for others and you wont have to apologize later if you offend someone. Just be careful.

Things you post can come back to haunt you. If you put things on your blog that you aren't then you probably shouldn't post them. You never know if you future boss will be able to look up your name and find all the dumb and stupid things you said when you were younger and immature. It's super easy to just type in any one's name and figure out a lot about them. People will judge you based on what you say and put on the Internet. Another way the things you post can haunt you is by breaking the law. Posting certain things could get you into massive trouble, you could even be sent to jail, especially if you threaten to hurt others or lie about who you are. You probably don't think about it but it could cost you a job.

Finally don't put everything about yourself on the Internet. You should not give away any personal information. Your blog is a public space, anyone could see what you put on there. It could lead to severe consequences if you post personal information on there. Also you never know you someone is unless you know them. People can pretend to be who they aren't on the Internet very easily. They can lie about there age, gender, profession, and what they're like or what they believe. And all of this just to hurt others. Don't trust anyone on the Internet you don't know and especially don't give them any personal information. You never know what it could lead too. You could be stolen from or even be physically harmed by someone.

In order to follow the advice i have given others i have made a list of things to never do to ensure my safety; Post something i haven't checked out first or something that may offend others without giving a warning. Say anything that I'm not proud of. Threaten others. Post personal information on my blog or give it away to anyone I don't know in person or have a connection to.

So always be careful what you post on your blog and never trust people you don't know. If you don't listen to what I've said, don't be surprised when you're in danger.

Here's a website for more information on safe blogging if you would like to learn more;
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/parents/social/blogging.aspx