Smartphones have revolutionized technology. They have made the users rely less on their PC’s for accessing internet to email, send and receive files, download documents etc and mainly chatting. The availability of chatting apps on smart phones has made millions of users to chat online using their phone. Chatting has provided entertainment to millions and formed new relationships for many. The advancement of technology users can now make voice and video chat. This is a great way to keep in touch with your friends and relatives and those you meet in the chat rooms. Online chatting is fun but not anymore until someone gets hurt. There are many hackers and others who misuse the technology. You should be careful of them or you might fall prey to them. Here are some safety tips for chatting online.

  • Do not give personal info online. Your details like name, address, age sex, phone number etc should not be shared with anybody.
  • Take great caution when you agree to meet somebody you have met online. Always take somebody with you.
  • Choose screen name with caution. Choose the ones that gives the impression of neutral gender and also fun and quirky.
  • Never respond to any inappropriate comments which make you uncomfortable. It is only to the other person’s advantage if you respond.
  • Do not believe in things you read in a profile, IM board in a chat room.
  • Avoid arguing online. It is the intention of the people to provoke you. Just leave the chat room.
  •  Never post negative or personal info of others without their permission.
  • Do not accept files or download documents from those who you do not know. As these files might have viruses or other bad content.
  • Maintain proper internet etiquette.
  • Use protection and safety features of chat software. Some software allows you to block those whom you do not want to chat with. This way you will stay safe.
  • Protect your identity. Never reveal your identity when you are chatting online.
  • Many times people with whom you chat may not be the real people who they say they are. Beware of such people.
  • Use a secure chat room. Use only chat rooms that follow specific rules and conduct codes. Use a chat room that has a moderator that adds additional security by filtering inappropriate content from the chat room.
  • Parents must set safety rules for their children. Parents have to teach their kids online chatting safety tips.
  • Parents have to take care that their kids enter appropriate age related chat rooms only.

 

These are some safety tips for chatting online. Follow them and chat safely and have fun.