Dear Plumpy,
Today at school, we were talking about how to be good virtual friends. Maybe that’s something you should share with your readers. Just a thought!
- Virtually Awesome
Dear VA,
Great idea! Being a good virtual friend is just as important as being a good friend IRL (that’s In Real Life). Here are some things to remember about how to act online:
1. Treat others online the same way you’d treat them in real life (and the same way you’d want to be treated). So that means being kind to people. Bullying is not acceptable in person or online.
2. Don’t spread rumors or talk behind someone’s back. It’s far too easy for your email to end up in the wrong hands. You wouldn’t want to read an email about people saying unkind things about you – no one wants that.
3. DON’T WRITE IN ALL CAPS. It looks like you’re yelling, even when you’re not.
4. Don’t write emails when you’re mad. If you’re angry, take a step away from the keyboard…actually, take many steps away! Do something else – read, talk to someone in person about your feelings, draw a picture – just take a breather. When you’re mad, you might not be thinking clearly and you may respond more strongly than you normally would.
5. Don’t be aggressive, impolite or mean in forums – remember your manners.
The most important thing is to remember that your actions and words have an effect on other people – and you can make sure it’s a positive one. Be as awesome online as you are in real life!
Love,
Plumpy
Thanks, Plumpy. That advice makes it nicer for everyone to have fun :)
yepp i agree
Good Advice. Lots of people don’t take it seriously, so it’s good to have someone like you.
great advice! I sometimes use the CAPS thing though. :)
Thank you Plumpy I think some people needed to hear this.
Great advice! Of course, I make sure to do that all the time, but still, good advice!
Nice name ” cheese and crackers” :)
That is good advice. I agree Plumpy . . . NO CAPS WRITING! :)
:laughing: I wonder if GIRLS RULE was reading #3.
Then why did you write in all caps when you said “No caps writing!”, Queen Vet?
Nice.
i always write in caps on my comments. not to yell but i want more friends on webkinz and i want my comment 2 b noticed.
FRIEND ME USERNAME: bugspet
hmm good advice!
I agree CosmaPegasus, hey, I’ve seen your avatar before on the forums! -Moonstar*
P.S. I love webkinz -Moonstar*
Um, I didn’t write that. You could use Silkstar or Straystar, maybe Runstar? Silverstream, Silverwing? I wanted to say that it was like Plumpy was talking about Girls Rule when she said don’t use all caps! -Moonstar*
I love it
See my post in “Focus on Friendship: What Makes a Good Friend?”
i dont agree with the all caps, i think it depends on what u say, like caps cold mean excitement, for ex. I AM SO EXCITED FOR TH WEBKINZ PARTY TONIGHT!!!!!!! i do agree with the first one, the golden rule, thats how i live my life!
I think Plumpy could be a very good guidance counselor. That’s what my mom is.
this isnt fair!
I love webkinz
what’s not fair?
i’ll try to do all those thins but i will fail sometimes! i’m only human!
This is REALLY good advice.Thanks Plumpy!!!! :D :D :D :D