الخميس، 25 نوفمبر 2010

Virtual World Child Safety Insights for Parents and Guardians 2

In this module, we continue with the safety and regulation hints from the European Network and Information Security Agency ENISA or. Virtual worlds for children are a good place for kids to rehearse Their social skills for use in real life. However, there can be risks Because it is a solid world connected to a lot of people. For tips number nine to sixteen, we will try to bring the focus on the commercial aspects of virtual worlds thesis. We will Provide analysis and context to These tips from ENISA:

9. Control use of credit cards and other payment. Because of the nature of online virtual worlds, most of the transactions inside it will always involvement credit cards. Now, we all know children can not own credit cards (most of the time), Thus it is your responsibility to monitor your own credit card to see that it is not being used rashly to your child. Remember, in virtual settings, online merchants do not have to see the actual owner of the card, just some important details. So be sure to be always in control.

10. Ensure Implementation is age verification. This is a follow-up safety tip from the ninth reminder. As much as you want to be perpetually vigilant about the actions of your child in virtual worlds, you'll be have other things to do. To help you still keep a watchful eye on your credit card Ensure that age verification protocols are installed Before any transaction can be made.

11. Check if the virtual world site uses automated moderation filters in conjunction with humans. This safety tip is a crucial one Because most of the risks being faced by children are contact with malicious and harmful outside elements. These shady characters can Employ Their bath schemes through estimation. Thus, it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to make sure that chat filters are in place for human and even automated Conversations.

12. Ensure content is lock into service. Content locks are another important aspect of the virtual world of arms stewardship Because it can negate access to unmoderated content on the World Wide Web. Do not worry, this'll be covers mobile phones so parents and guardians can have Greater supervision. However, even with These high-tech features, nothing beats actual adult supervision

13. Ensure Barring process / filtration in place. This applies to websites. There are many malicious websites out there in the open porn and heavy violence Which can be instantly barred or access for children. This is a good safety blanket to have if parents and guardians have to go to work for example. But as with the tip Earlier, she, this Should not replace actual stewardship.

14. Check contractual flexibility. This involves the warning about Entering into contracts Where Should one read the fine print. Yes, there are many conditions in contracts about virtual worlds for children, most met name Those involving subscription fees. Parents and Guardians Should be Empowered about the nature or thesis festival and the Manner in Which They Can Be Terminated. This can come in handy During Those Times When Their service is unsatisfactory (or if your child has been playing endlessly).

15. Look at the service scope. This safety reminder pertains to the amount of responsibility the administration of your virtual world on the happenings and events inside the virtual world. Make sure there are no loopholes, for example, check if They have control over the types of advertisements inside the virtual worlds. Because You may be paying subscription fees or gauging the reputation of the virtual world (if it is free), you are entitled to know Their level of accountability.

16. Observe advertising, and report inappropriate advertising. Now, this relates to the previous tip. Some virtual worlds, met name Those Which are free for everyone, have to find ways to Maintain the operation costs of Their virtual worlds. Enter advertisments. There are no ads Innocent, They are specifically designed to bear and spread a message. The question to ask is what kind of message your children are getting. Always be on the lookout.

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