What can happen if I try to get paid things for free?
Potentially Hurtful and Harmful If you don’t have permission from the owner, downloading music, games, movies or TV shows for free that you would normally pay for can break the law – it is illegal downloading. Illegal downloading causes problems for the people who create things – if you don’t pay for something, they don’t […]
Can I get things for free online?
Potentially Hurtful and Harmful If the copyright owner gives away their work then you can use it for free. There are sites online that allow you to download or stream films, tv shows and games for free. If those sites don’t have permission, they are breaking the law. Some owners will let you use and […]
Why do people bully each other online?
Potentially Hurtful and Harmful Many apps and games allow us to take on a different identity, or to feel like we are anonymous. For people who want to bully, this makes it easier for them to treat someone badly online as their target might not know who is bullying them.
What does online bullying look like?
Potentially Hurtful and Harmful Online bullying can take many different forms. It can be unkind messages in a game/app, nasty comments on a person’s social media post or even mean behaviour in an online game. Like other types of bullying, it happens more than once and is always on purpose to upset someone.
What types of behaviour might break the law?
Potentially Hurtful and Harmful Different countries have different laws but there are some behaviours that are always unacceptable: Making threats to hurt or kill someone. Doing something that causes someone physical or mental harm. Tricking someone into giving you their money or property (this includes items in a game). Stealing from a person or a […]
What types of behaviour might put me at risk of harm?
Potentially Hurtful and Harmful There are lots of fun activities you can do online but you must always think about your own safety and the wellbeing of other people. For example, online dares and challenges can look fun but some can also be very dangerous and end up with you getting hurt.