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The Basic Do's and Don'ts for Kids, Tweens and Teens

DON'T
DO
crossUse your real name in your e-mail address: fake example e-mail

tickUse an anonymous e-mail address if possible, like: fake example e-mail
crossUse "mailto" e-mail addresses in the HTML on your Web site. tickUse a contact form on your Web site or disguise your "mailto" links with JavaScript.
crossPut photographs of you (or anyone else) on your Web site. tickUse graphics instead, they look just as good but they can't be used to identify you!
crossUse your home telephone number on your Web site. tickKeep your home and cell phone number private.
crossUse your real name, address or school or include a map of your area. tickAsk your parents if they can get a post office box if you really need to be contacted by regular mail.
crossGive your friends a "free rein" Web page at your personal Web site. tickHelp them to get some free Web space of their own instead.