Inappropriate Content Online

If you can answer “Yes” to any of these questions – it’s probably inappropriate.

Pornography

  • Does it have nudity?
  • Is it sexually provocative?
  • Does it make you uncomfortable?

Excessive Violence

  • Does it show a lot of blood and gore?
  • Does it show a lot of violence happening – for real or role play?
  • Is the only point to the image or video about relishing or finding humor in violence?
  • Does it show trusted adults in the role of the criminal?
  • Does it make you uncomfortable?

Threats of Violence

  • Do you feel unsafe?

Hate Speech

  • Does the negative speech single out a person, culture, race, religion, gender orientation, etc.?
  • Does the negative speech incite negative actions against a person, culture, race, religion, gender orientation, etc.?

Offensive Language

  • Does the speech use foul language or swear words?
  • Does the speech use words that are not culturally acceptable?

Risky or Illegal Behaviors

  • Does it show someone breaking the rules or laws?
  • Does it show someone making fun of the rules or laws?
  • Does it show someone doing unsafe things even if there are no laws against it?

Underage Drinking or Drug Use

  • Does it show someone under the age of 18 drinking alcoholic beverages?
  • Does it show someone under the age of 18 using non-medical drugs?