ThereCare > Online Safety Tips for Teens in There

Welcome, teen community members! There is a place for you to express yourself, build an online home, meet new friends and hang out with offline friends when you can't be together in person. Because we want you to have a positive and rewarding experience in There, we encourage you to follow some basic online safety tips when you're logged on:

Don't share or post personally identifying information
Personally identifying information is anything that could be used to locate you offline, including your real full name, your parents' names, your home address, your school name or location, your phone numbers (including your cell phone!) or a photograph that shows what you look like.
Don't share your There password
Your account is yours and yours alone. If you give your password to someone they'll have access to all of your There items and property. We can't be held responsible for problems resulting from password sharing. There employees will never ask you for your password and true friends won't ask for it either.
Don't believe posers
Don't trust anyone online who claims to be a famous actor or actress, supermodel, modeling agent, rock star, movie agent, or celebrity in "real life" - especially if they ask for your password or for personal information.
Seek help offline for serious issues
There is not the right place to seek advice or counseling for serious issues like depression, medical issues or abuse. Instead it's best to get the help of a trusted adult offline for these things. You should also beware of anyone online who claims to be a counselor or therapist, as they may not have your best interests in mind.
Trust your instincts
If someone threatens or harasses you, put them on your Ignore list (Click their nametag and choose Ignore). Once they've been ignored they will no longer be able to speak to you, IM, email, or communicate with you in There. If a conversation makes you uncomfortable for any reason, you can always teleport immediately to another location or simply log off. You can report serious griefing incidents to abuse@there.com.
Keep your online friendships online
If you're under 18, it's definitely not a good idea to meet your online buddies offline unless you bring a parent with you.
Speaking of parents. . .
It's always a good idea to keep your parents in the loop about There. Tell them about the cool stuff you've seen and the friends you've made. Be sure to ask for their help when you need it.