What are some examples of what information is okay to give out over the internet?

Answer 1

It is okay to tell people your first name or a nickname, so they have something to call you. You can also talk about whatever you both are doing on the internet. For instance, if you are both playing a game, you can talk about the game. Or if you are answering questions on WikiAnswers, you can talk about WikiAnswers and the questions that you are working on. You could also talk about general things like nature... how the sunrise was beautiful, or how you wish you could be outside or something.

However, of course you should definitely be careful about any personal information so that you can stay safe. If you are trying to be friendly, but you aren't sure who you are talking to, keep it general. You can say that you own a pet, or that you like Pizza... things that a lot of other people have, or like, but don't get specific unless you know who you are talking to, or you are old enough to know the risks, and protect yourself.

Here are some other opinions from our community:

• Well, this is a good question. If someone asks where you live, normally you would respond by saying things like, "that is not of your concern." But in general, its usually okay to tell your age, sometimes name, but never anything involving your family, personal info, and anything involving your house or even relevant. Meaning no, phone, address related, family related, or your 'person stuff'.
• You shouldn't give out personal info. You shouldn't give out the state you live in, like Austin said your area code, phone number, street name, and or any of your friends or relatives' houses. People say they are your age and some of them are, but others may be 20-65 years old wanting to do very bad things to you (some I can't explain due to content). Never think everyone you talk to is your age.