VOICES OF NICOTINE RECOVERY
INTERNET SAFETY

Welcome to the "Voices of Nicotine Recovery" group of Nicotine
Anonymous. We are glad you are here and think this is the best
Online site for those who want to quit using nicotine.

Although we strive to keep this site a safe place, as with
any "ONLINE" group, there is always the possibility that someone may
join who has ulterior motives. Because we care deeply about our
members and will go to great lengths to protect them, we have
decided to post these tips on "Internet Safety".

Some signs of the types of behaviors used by "Internet Predators"
may occur in the form of "inappropriate" or "unacceptable" mail,
private messages, soliciting your phone number, address, photo,
personal information, asking you to participate in web cam sessions,
or, any other type of behavior which makes you feel uncomfortable.
Some of this information you might consider giving out after you've
known someone for a while. Internet Safety, common sense and basic
instinct should prevail.

Should a member of this, or any group, encounter an individual whose
behaviour towards them is inappropriate, it is important to make it
clear to the individual that his/her behavior is unacceptable and
that they are to have no further contact with you. If they persist,
the individual should be reported to www.abuse@... ... and also their
personal ISP service provider. You will become familiar and get
acquainted with group members so there will always be someone to
confide in should you be the unfortunate recipient of such
behavior.

Remember, we are all here for a common purpose...to gain freedom
from the powerful addiction of nicotine. PLEASE KEEP COMING
BACK...WE ARE HERE TO HELP!