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** ALSO, Please note: ALL posts will go to my email for my approval before publishing.

REMEMBER, what you have write and posted on the Internet is instantly visible all around the world. Internet safety is of utmost importance when blogging. Make sure you think carefully about what you write in blogs and in comments and always follow these rules.

BE SAFE:

• NEVER, EVER give out personal information. 

• Do NOT use your last name. Use First Name, Last Initial on blog comments and posts. 

• Don’t be specific when writing about yourself. eg. Say: “I play basketball with a local team” rather than “I play for the Magellan Mariners”.

• Never give anyone your address, email address or phone number. You can keep in touch through the blog.

• No plagiarism! Be sure to give credit where credit is due! Do not post photos of others without their permission. All photos MUST BE SOURCED. COPYRIGHT-FREE MATERIAL ONLY!

BE RESPECTFUL

• Don’t say anything that might be offensive to someone else.

• Be considerate of others. When commenting, show others that you have read what they have written rather than just saying “great job”.

• Be open to other people’s opinions, but be prepared to discuss your own position if you don’t agree.

BE LITERATE

• You know about good grammar, spelling and punctuation. Apply it!

• Save abbreviations and shortcuts for texting. Complete sentences, please!

• You are broadcasting yourself to the world. Present yourself in the best possible light.