TWITTER
MINIMUM AGE: 13
WHAT IS IT?
Lets you post public messages called tweets. As well as tweets, you can send private messages and post pictures/videos.
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Seeing inappropriate content
It can be used for bullying / trolling
Turn on 'Protect my tweets'
WHAT WE SAY:
Treat with caution.
2nd biggest social network in the world, but much more concerning than the 1st - Facebook. Anonymity option means Twitter gives potential cyberbullies a fast way to say hurtful things. Be aware that pornography is commonplace. Unfiltered browsing is possible, meaning clicking on links may not be picked up by your filtering system. Location sharing is also a concerning option.
WHAT IS IT?
Lets you post public messages called tweets. As well as tweets, you can send private messages and post pictures/videos.
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Seeing inappropriate content
It can be used for bullying / trolling
Turn on 'Protect my tweets'
WHAT WE SAY:
Treat with caution.
2nd biggest social network in the world, but much more concerning than the 1st - Facebook. Anonymity option means Twitter gives potential cyberbullies a fast way to say hurtful things. Be aware that pornography is commonplace. Unfiltered browsing is possible, meaning clicking on links may not be picked up by your filtering system. Location sharing is also a concerning option.
