How to be a Responsible Digital Citizen?

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the internet and social media platforms

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connect us with our friends family and

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peers in new ways

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sometimes people take advantage of these

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platforms and use them to spread

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negative messages about others

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cyberbullying or bullying that takes

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place on the internet can be just as bad

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as bullying in person people can use the

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internet to send mean messages to

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someone spread fake rumors or share

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someone's private information without

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permission

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when someone is cyber bullied their

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feelings can be hurt and their

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reputation can be damaged

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you cannot always prevent cyber bullying

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but you can play a part in making the

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internet a friendlier and safer place

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for everyone

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here are some guidelines you can follow

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to promote digital civility online

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live by the golden rule

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treat others the way you want to be

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treated whether you're in person or

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online

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avoid sending negative messages and

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participating in behavior that can hurt

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someone else

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respect differences we're all different

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in many ways

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when you interact with people online

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respect their differences in opinion

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experience and culture

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even if you don't agree with something

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that another person shares online

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you should still treat them with respect

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and make the internet a friendly space

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for communication

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pause before replying

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before you share anything online always

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pause and think about the consequences

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will your message hurt someone else

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will it damage your reputation or the

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safety or reputation of others

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think twice before sharing online

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stand up for yourself and others

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if you feel unsafe online you should

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feel comfortable to remove yourself from

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a situation and report it to someone you

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trust

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when you see cruel or dangerous activity

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online

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offer support to those involved and

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report the incident to someone you trust

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we can all play a part in making the

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internet a safe and friendly place for

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everyone do your part and be a

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responsible digital citizen online