Safety Tips Safety Tips - Tips for Parents - ParentCare Pouchons makes it easy to express yourself, connect with friends and make new ones, but please remember that what you post publicly can be read by anyone viewing your profile, so we suggest you consider the following guidelines when using Pouchons:
Don't forget that your profile and Pouchons forums are public spaces. Don't post anything you wouldn't want the world to know (e.g., your phone number, address, IM screens name, or specific whereabouts). Avoid posting anything that would make it easy for a stranger to find you, such as where you hang out every day after school.
People aren't always who they say they are. Be careful about adding people you don’t know in the physical world to your friends list. It's fun to connect with new Pouchons friends from all over the world, but avoid meeting people in person whom you do not already know in the physical world. If you decide to meet someone you’ve met on Pouchons, tell your parents first, do it in a public place and bring a trusted adult.
Harassment, hate speech and inappropriate content should be reported. If you feel someone's behavior is inappropriate, react. Talk with a trusted adult, or report it to Pouchons or the authorities.
Don't post anything that would embarrass you later. It's easy to think that only people you know are looking at your Pouchons page, but the truth is that everyone can see it. Think twice before posting a photo or information you wouldn't want others to see, including potential employers or colleges!
Do not lie about your age. Your profile may be deleted and your Membership may be terminated without warning if we believe that you are under 13 years of age or if we believe you are between 13 and 17 years of age and you represent yourself as 18 or older.
Don’t get hooked by a phishing scam. Phishing is a method used by fraudsters to try to get your personal information, such as your username and password, by pretending to be a site you trust.
