Guard your anonymity
Never include your last name, real email address, personal Web site URL, home
address, phone number, place of work, or any other identifying information in
your profile or initial emails you exchange with other members. Make sure your
email signature file is turned off, or does not include identifying information,
when corresponding with a member via your own email. Stop communicating with anyone
who pressures you for this information or attempts in any way to trick you into
revealing it. Take all the time you need to become comfortable with someone before
revealing any personal contact information. Ask questions and make sure you are
satisfied with the answers. Trust your instincts, move cautiously and be selective. |