Once it's on the Internet...

Intro

Everyone knows that once you put something on the internet, it's there forever, even if you "delete" what you posted. This basically means that there is always some way for any and everybody to view things that you post on the internet. With this post, I intend to give a few tips on how to make your information more anonymous, even if it becomes accessed.

Tip #1

Use an alias

Firstly, you should use a fake name in all of your non-business user accounts. For things like banking, school, or work you should use your real name online if necessary. But when it comes to things like social networking, online games, or streaming services, it's best to keep your identity unknown whenever and wherever possible.

Tip #2

Have separate e-mail addresses

It's wise to have two different e-mail addresses. One for work, and one for play. Or if you really want to be organized, you could also set aside a separate e-mail for your social life. Upon choosing to have separate e-mail addresses, you should also have separate passwords for them, and usernames that aren't too similar to each other. For the non-work-related e-mail addresses, you could use an alias if you have one. This way, it's not as obvious that you're the owner of all those different accounts.

Tip#3

Be careful what you post

This final tip isn't about safety so much as it is about being sensible. If you're going to post something on the internet, make sure it's proofread if it's a statement. And if it's an angry/disagreeing statement, make sure it gets your point across in a calm, respectful way. If it's an image or video, consider whether or not it's appropriate for just anyone to see. Would you want a stranger to know what you're about to post? How about your friends or family? If not, it's better to keep it to yourself, and not post it the internet.

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