Will I still feel good about what I have posted later on? – Remember the golden rule: never post when angry.  Once it is out there, even if you’ve deleted it others will have screenshotted it and sent it on!

Why am I posting? – Is it something you really want people to associate with you? Does it reflect who you are and the values you want to project?  If not, don’t post it.

Would I say this to someone in person? – it is very easy to type something you wouldn’t say in person.  If your answer is ‘no’, don’t post it.  You are still communicating with real people with real feelings.

Can this be interpreted differently by someone who sees this? – Think about whether what you have posted could be deemed as offensive or unkind.  If you saw someone else post it about you, how would you feel?

Am I being kind? – Treat others how you want to be treated!  If someone older in your family, or one of your friends read it, would they be shocked?

Is it really private and do I have permission to post it? – Often we post things on ‘private stories’ or in ‘private chats’ and think it won’t be shared.  This is not the case – think about who you have on your private stories and chats and whether it is even your information to share.  Would you want someone sharing the same information about you?  If not, don’t send it at all.  Also, be respectful of other people’s privacy – posting that unflattering shot of your friend might seem funny at the time, but it won’t be to them!

Would I like me? – If you were a stranger looking at your posts would you want to be friends with you? Consider the tone and content of what you put out there and if it is more negative and offensive than positive and supportive of others, delete it.