Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

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Tips for Safe Blogging

Simply put, blogs are online journals. Just as with any journal, the blog

owner (or blogger) can hold forth on any subject he or she wants to, in

words, photos, or videos. But unlike traditional journals, entries can

also include videos, links to Web sites, search tools, and quizzes.

Depending on your settings and the site’s privacy policy, millons of

people may view your blog.

Each blog entry usually contains a title, a date stamp, the blogger’s

name, and the blogger’s comments. (See Figure 8-3.) It may also

include a profile of the author and a photo or videos.

Here are 12 steps to take to stay safe while blogging:

➟ Make sure the blogging site you use has clear privacy

and security policies and outlines how the site will

respond to reports of abuse. The site should offer site

monitors and tools to help protect your safety, such

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Part II: Using the Internet While Dodging the Risk