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Golf Orbis makes it easy to express yourself, connect with friends
and make new ones, but please remember that what you post publicly can
be read by anyone viewing your profile, so we suggest you consider the
following guidelines when using Golf Orbis:
Don't
forget that your profile and Golf Orbis forums are public spaces. Don't
post anything you wouldn't want the world to know (e.g., your phone
number, address, IM screens name, or specific whereabouts). Avoid
posting anything that would make it easy for a stranger to find you,
such as where you hang out every day after school.
People
aren't always who they say they are. Be careful about adding people you
don’t know in the physical world to your friends list. It's fun to
connect with new Golf Orbis friends from all over the world, but avoid
meeting people in person whom you do not already know in the physical
world. If you decide to meet someone you’ve met on Golf Orbis, tell
your parents first, do it in a public place and bring a trusted adult.
Harassment,
hate speech and inappropriate content should be reported. If you feel
someone's behavior is inappropriate, react. Talk with a trusted adult,
or report it to Golf Orbis or the authorities.
Don't
post anything that would embarrass you later. It's easy to think that
only people you know are looking at your Golf Orbis page, but the truth
is that everyone can see it. Think twice before posting a photo or
information you wouldn't want others to see, including potential
employers or colleges!
Do not lie about your age.
Your profile may be deleted and your Membership may be terminated
without warning if we believe that you are under 14 years of age or if
we believe you are 14 through 17 years of age and you represent
yourself as 18 or older.
Don’t get hooked by a
phishing scam. Phishing is a method used by fraudsters to try to get
your personal information, such as your username and password, by
pretending to be a site you trust. Click here to learn more.
To learn more please visit these other resources:
- * OnGuard Online: FTC safety tips
- * Internet Crime Complaint Center
- * Netsmartz.org
- * SafeTeens.com
- * WebWiseKids.org
- * BlogSafety.Com
- * Common Sense Media
- * SafeFamilies.org
- * National Crime Prevention Council
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