Session 2: Dangerous Content (Cyber Crap)

CYBER CRAP! :D

1. Don't access unregulated sites/stuffs!
For eg. hate sites, fake sites, chain mail, hoaxes & scams.

2. How to handle content on the Net?
i) Do not forward unverified information.
ii) Check with reliable sources. (online & offline)

3. Using the Internet for research? Look out for them!
i) Comprehensive or Biased
ii) Consistent or Different
iii) Current or Outdated

4. Use content friendly.

Always beware of emails from unknown sources, promising me some quick bucks. These are likely to be scams or there might be a catch behind the "great" offer. Always delete these and block the sender so that they cannot flood my mailbox with junk!

If a hoax is being passed around, check the credibility at www.vmyths.com , www.urbanlegends.about.com , etc.

Internet content cannot be effectively REGULATED! I am the best FILTER!

Copyright
Copyright is a protection that covers other people's work. In S'pore, an author automatically enjoys copyright protection as soon as he creates and expresses his work in a tangible form.

Piracy - Use others' work without paying. Eg. Download MP3, video files, software.
Plagiarism - Use others' work and pass off as your own.

ALWAYS RESPECT OTHERS' RIGHTS! :D

Session 5: Cyber Relationships :D

CYBER RELATIONSHIPS.
Hoho, what should I do to protect myself???

How to handle online contacts?
i) Don't authorize anyone who sends a request.
ii) Selective Disclosure of information

DON'T MEET SOMEONE I GOT TO KNOW ONLINE!
An online friend is always a STRANGER, no matter how well I think that I know him/her.

Protect my heart from melting!
i) Be friendly and pleasant. Don't flirt!
ii) Avoid sharing intimate things and feelings with online friends!
iii) Don't get Sweet-Talked!

Most importantly,
Don't get SWEET-TALKED!
Why?
Because I'm very PRECIOUS! :D

Session 1: Astuteness in Revealing Information :D

After attending the first lesson of the CRUSH programme, I learnt something new! :D

I should always have a COOL identity. :]
COOL stands for:

• Cannot reveal gender & age
• Original
• Out of this world
• Something that you Like

Any information reveal online is P-U-B-L-I-C. Once I placed the information online it is:

• Freely Accessible to anyone
• Not within my control

I should Practice Selective Disclosure of information. It means not to say everything about myself but just some information about :D (No real name, home address, contact no. & email address). I shouldn't lie to protect myself. I will become a liar if I habitually tell lie. :P

Well lastly, information that I reveal online is PUBLIC not PRIVATE! :D

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