One Pimple is One Too Many - Twitter

What's the deal with Twitter?

Twitter (in its own words) answers the simple question: What are you doing?
It's a cool way for to keep in touch with friends, see what your favorite celebs are doing and let the "twitterverse" know more about you!

The letter to the editor last week posted that our entire team of column bloggers are on twitter. If you aren't following us - you totally should. (@magicalspork, @jeng2008, @stephamus, @arielsmiles @labanya_x3, @twinswholaugh, @dekoposh)

I've had a great time getting to know not only my fellow column bloggers but my other followers from all around the world. It's a super cool way to get connected!

Check with your parents on what they think about twitter and if you could get one. In fact, invite your mom/dad to join twitter! Not only will they get to see what it's all about but MAJOR trust points for being upfront with them.

(And if you have a twitter without parental permission, I would strongly recommend telling them about it. While they may be upset at first, it's really important you share this with them - not only to strengthen their trust in you but for your safety as well.)

Two Things To Keep In Mind:

If you wouldn't yell it out in a crowded mall, don't post it.
It may seem like fun to talk about what you're doing at 1234 Mulberry Lane but remember: if you're twitter is public - ANYONE can see what you're putting out there. (Even people without a twitter account.) Same goes for private accounts - while the world may not be able to see what you tweet, you should still use caution when tweeting.

& probably the most important:

You should never, I repeat NEVER give out personal information (your last name, address, phone number, email etc.) to someone on the web, especially without parental permission. Remember, not everyone is who they say they are on the internet.


Stay safe and happy tweeting!

Ariel