Internet Safety Pledge
Scouts must read and sign this document as a requirement for Scout and Star ranks.
"What is the INTERNET SAFETY PLEDGE?"
Ok: cyber chip, cyber chip card
This term refers to being kind, courteous, and cheerful online; having good manners on the internet.
"What is NETIQUETTE?"
When sending an email to an adult troop leader, a scout must always do this.
"What is CC A PARENT?"
Ok: guardian, another leader, another adult
Teasing, humiliating, harassing, threatening, or coercing others on digital platforms characterize this type of electronic harassment.
"What is CYBERBULLYING?"
Respectful gamers will often end a game by congratulating opponents with this two-letter abbreviation.
"What is GG?"
Ok: good game
Scouts should do this before they post.
"What is THINK?"
This practice involves repeatedly sending unwanted messages in chat, email, or texts.
"What is SPAMMING?"
Ok: spam
Scammers pretending to be your friends will try to trick you into giving them this sensitive information.
"What is your PASSWORD?"
Ok: login, user name and password, login info, email, phone number, credit card number, address
Cyberbullying may involve spreading _____ about others, which can cause irreversible damage to someone's reputation.
"What are RUMORS?"
Ok: gossip, falsehoods, lies
Another name for good conduct – such as fairness, respect for one’s opponents, and graciousness in winning or losing – that applies to both real-world sports AND online multiplayer games.
"What is GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP?"
When online, treat others with this.
"What is RESPECT?"
Be cautious when using _____ in email or text chat. People cannot read your tone of voice or facial expressions, so it may be lost when you’re typing.
"What is SARCASM?"
If you see something that makes you feel uncomfortable, upset, or scared, you should tell this person.
"What is a TRUSTED ADULT?"
Ok: parent, guardian
This mythical creature dwells under bridges and is used to describe users who post inflammatory comments designed to cause disharmony in online communities.
"What is a TROLL?"
This type of player purposely annoys other gamers and attempts to disrupt gameplay. Their behavior may include team killing, spawn camping, spamming, exploiting, and violating server rules.
"What is a GRIEFER?"
Ok: What is greifing?
Before you meet face-to-face with someone you met online, you must first get permission from this person.
"What is MY PARENT?"
Ok: guardian
This type style indicates shouting.
"What is ALL CAPS?"
OK: all capitals
By installing software from an untrusted source, you risk infecting your computer with this.
"What is a VIRUS?"
Ok: trojan horse, malware, spyware, ransomware, key logger
The percentage this troop tolerates bullying – cyber or otherwise.
"What is ZERO PERCENT?"
An appropriate time to use your real name in online games.
"What is NEVER?"
When using someone else's words, images, or creations, you should give credit to the creator by including this in your school reports and projects.
"What is a CITATION?"
Ok: footnote, credit, endnotes, bibliography, to cite, web link
These 12 principles represent BSA's core values and apply to all aspects of life, including online.
"What is the SCOUT LAW?"
Images and words you post on the internet have the potential to remain online for this amount of time.
"What is FOREVER?"
The antonym of bystander; someone who intervenes when they see bullying behavior.
"What is an UPSTANDER?"
An appropriate time to use profanity in online games.
"What is NEVER?"