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.
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.
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Turn on 'Protect my tweets'
Common to see inappropriate content - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong
It can be used for bullying / trolling
WHAT IS IT?
Lets you post public messages called tweets. As well as tweets, you can send private messages and post pictures/videos.
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.
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
Turn on 'Protect my tweets'
Common to see inappropriate content - ask children to tell you if anything goes wrong
It can be used for bullying / trolling
