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Welcome to Cybertip.ca's Respect Yourself website. Many safety campaigns geared at teens focus on the stereotypical sex offenders—creepy strangers preying on innocent, confused youth. This site has been created to remind users that there are other, more common concerns when it comes to your safety and the Internet.

One of the most overlooked issues with the Internet has to do with sending pictures/video of yourself by email or instant messaging (IM), or posting them to a social networking or photo sharing site. Once these pictures/video are sent, there's no way for you to regain full control.

Before:

Sending pictures or video of yourself to anyone—even a trusted friend
Posting pictures or video to a social networking or photo sharing site
Sharing any other information (name, address, age, or location) via the Internet

Ask yourself a few questions:

Who could find your online pictures/video of you? Your parents? Friends? Family? Teachers?
If they found these pictures/videos, would you be embarrassed?
What could someone do with your pictures, video, or personal information?
What would you do if people at school got a hold of the pictures/video?
How much do you want people to know about you?
How far would you go to get noticed?

Cybertip.ca's Respect Yourself portal provides support, answers questions, and addresses issues related to sharing photos, video, and other personal information on the Internet. In the Real-Life Stories section, you'll see how quickly the most innocent situations—even between good friends—can turn into a nightmare.

We want to hear what you have to say: your opinion on the site, your stories about you and your friends, or your thoughts on Internet safety. Click on Tell Us Your Story and let us know what you think.

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