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Are you the type of individual who enjoys creating short movies or videos? If so, then it possible that you are a fan of the YouTube website, which is the biggest online video sharing sites on the web today. YouTube allows users from all over the world to upload the videos they have create so that others can view them.
Of course, it is an exciting thought to have others view your videos as well as to rate the work in which you have taken creating your masterpieces. However, when creating your videos you want to take some cautionary steps to protect yourself, because even the most innocent video that you upload to YouTube could be dangerous to you if done improperly.
Anytime you are dealing with the internet it is vital for you to keep in mind to always protect your identity, which is especially true when creating a video to be upload to YouTube. Keep in mind when creating your YouTube video to never mention your full name nor your street address within any part of your video.
You do not want to mention the town or city in which you live in either, even if you do not mention your street address. It is important to keep in mind that the majority of internet users out there are quite resourceful and with the appropriate information, then they could quite easily find out whatever they wanted to about you, which would include exactly where it is you live.
Many individuals enjoy YouTube because they are given the ability to leave comments about their favorite videos as well as rate videos in which they view and talk with other YouTube viewers who have the same interests as they do when they become members with a standardized membership, which is completely free. Many close friendships have developed over the internet in very similar ways.
However, here again, it is advised to keep your personal information private. Although it can be difficult for someone else to find determine exactly where you are, it is never impossible. No matter how much you feel you can trust someone you are talking to on the other side of your computer screen try to always keep in mind that you do not truly know this individual.
Always ask yourself what the motives are of someone else for the things they want to do when it comes to trying to reach you other than the way you met. Always assume these motives are not the best, which will help you to keep your guard up. Many internet users will look for individuals were are striking in appearance and play on those qualities to gain the individual's trust, which is why it is important when creating your video to pay attention to the way you look.
This is not saying that you should not look your best, but you do not want to look like you should be standing on a street corner either. Just make sure you do not take your wardrobe and appearance to far when creating your video, which could put you in danger. Also, it is advisable to be careful of the content of your video so that the intentions are not taken for granted. At all times, use your best judgment.
