1. If you wouldn't shout it in the streets, don't write it on the web.
What you say on the Internet travels and takes on a life of its own. If you would not feel comfortable saying something that everyone you knew could find out about, then don't say it on the Internet.
2. Take 5.
We all write email and IM's in a hurry! Read your mail or your IM before you press the send button. If you're angry or upset, or you've said something that may come back to harm you, take 5 minutes to consider the consequences.
3. Teach your skills to younger siblings and your parents.
The Internet is complicated and changes quickly. You are at the cutting edge.
4. Don't agree to meet anyone you've met online in the real world.
5. Be wary of those who want too much information.
Don't give out your name, address or any other revealing information including sports teams, school clubs, summer camp, etc.
6. Know who everyone is on your buddy list.
Buddy lists have a way of getting passed around and shared. The wrong people could easily creep in.
7. Look at email addresses and web URLs carefully.
8. Don't forward any emails or IMs that were meant for your eyes only. Respect other people's privacy.
9. Don't reply to spam mail.
10. Be careful downloading files and applications.
11. Google yourself
to make sure that nothing turns up about you that is false or world embarass you.
12. Block annoying IM's
Know how to block someone who's bothering you on IM.
13. Keep Passwords private.
Don't give them out - not even to your friends. Use passwords that aren't obvious.
14. Don't post profiles on IM services or on websites.
15. Report anything fishy to your parents or a trusted adult.
16. Do not steal music, movies or other intellectual property. Besides being illegal, these sites are notorious for having pop up ads and spreading spyware and viruses.
17. Help your parents outfit your computer to keep it safe. Make sure your computer has antivirus software and a personal firewall installed. Keep the tools updated.
18. Save suspicious or threatening emails or IMs. Having documentation about a problem can help you if the problem persists.
19. Password protect your personal pages. If you keep an website or online page of photos or personal information make sure it's only available to people you know and trust.
20. Never give out personal information (such as name, age, address, phone number, school, town, password, schedule) or fill out questionnaires or any forms online.
21. Never meet in person with anyone you have met online without your parents' presence.
22. Never respond to or send e-mails to new people you meet or people you don't know.
23. Never send, without a parents' permission, a picture over the Internet or via regular mail to anyone you've met on the Internet.