This document provides information about social media usage and safety. It discusses facts about Facebook usage, common activities on Facebook, legal issues that can arise from social media posts, dangers of social media, and resources for internet safety. Key points include that over 50% of active Facebook users log on daily, inappropriate social media posts can damage college admissions and job prospects, legal trouble such as pornography charges or drunk driving sentences can be worsened by social media posts, and it is important to consider privacy and safety when using social media.

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3. 50% of active users log on every day; 27% of users younger than 35 check Facebook more than 10 times a day

4. Average users have 130 friends

5. 48% of people check/update Facebook and/or Twitter after they go to bedhttp://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics http://www.retrevo.com/content/blog/2010/03/social-media-new-addiction%33F & 2010/05/preserve-your-facebook-privacy-post-cautiously & 2009/10/how-addicting-social-media%3F http://www.jeffbullas.com/2010/07/31/30-fascinating-facebook-facts-to-tell-your-friends

7. Average user creates 70 pieces of content each month

8. 54% of users younger than 25 admit to poster’s remorse; regret something they posted

10. People that use Facebook on mobile devices are 2x more active than non-mobile usershttp://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics http://www.retrevo.com/content/blog/2010/03/social-media-new-addiction%33F & 2010/05/preserve-your-facebook-privacy-post-cautiously & 2009/10/how-addicting-social-media%3F http://www.jeffbullas.com/2010/07/31/30-fascinating-facebook-facts-to-tell-your-friends

12. According to a 2008 Kaplan study, one in 10 college admissions officers routinely check applicants’ Facebook and MySpace pages; these numbers continue to rise

13. 38% found posts and pictures that reflected poorly on prospective students

14. Many popular social networking sites allow users to post comments about fellow members and activate features to blockBAD GOOD http://youngadults.about.com/od/legalissues/a/facebookcaveat.htm

16. Think carefully about your written words and posted photos

17. If you are tagged in a potentially inappropriate picture by someone – un-tag!

18. Even with strong privacy controls, it is possible that all of your photos and posts, old and new, could be viewed by someBAD GOOD http://youngadults.about.com/od/legalissues/a/facebookcaveat.htm

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22. Several such cases in 2008, including officials in this particular county considered also charging recipients of those images

23. In adult court, charges may carry not only prison time, but a lifetime of registering as a sex offenderhttp://youngadults.about.com/od/legalissues/a/facebookcaveat.htm

25. If you wouldn’t want your parents to see, it shouldn’t be on Facebook

26. Always remember, it is possible for strangers to see your pagehttp://youngadults.about.com/od/legalissues/a/facebookcaveat.htm

27. Safety Top Facebook Dangers 1 4 Don’tuse a weak password – Mix words and numbers, don’t use a pet’s name, etc. Don’t list full birth date – Can lead to identity theft Do readjust privacy settings – Allow only your approved friends to see your profile information, pictures, etc. Don’t tag your friend’s name in your status without their permission Don’tmention if you will be away from your home/on vacation – Can lead to theft Do block search engines from finding you (Google) Don’tlet your kids use the site unsupervised 2 5 3 6 7 http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/051410-learn-the-seven-top-facebook-dangers CHECK YOUR PROFILE TODAY!

28. Wrap Up If you wouldn’t want your parents to see it, take it off If you think it may be inappropriate, it is If you wouldn’t say it to someone in person, don’t say it online The safest, smartest option is to have clean profiles Have fun expressing yourself – but within reason Protecting yourself can lead to a successful school and work career Questions? USE YOUR PERSONALITY & STYLE!

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30. Internet Resources athinline.orgPopular resource with facts and stories regarding appropriate vs. inappropriate digital materials and help regarding cyber bullying and harassment

31. Internet Resources teenangels.org Group of 13-18 year old volunteers specially trained in all aspects of online safety, privacy and security; expert public speakers, researchers, and web article columnists

32. Internet Resources wiredsafety.org World’s largest Internet safety, help and education resource INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE These sites contain a variety of subjects related to social media and safety

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