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"The Internet is the most important single development in the history of human communication since the invention of call waiting."
-Dave Barry, humorist

"A lot of this experimenting and writing and connecting with other people is a very foundational aspect of coming of age, figuring out who I am, presenting information important to me and getting feedback on that. Unfortunately, it's now a process they're going through in public places."

"They are more likely to do things online than they would in the real world. It's the 'You can't see me, I can't see you' phenomenon. There's a perception of invisibility."

"We are seeing online social norms that support really irresponsible communication. Kids think that on the Internet 'I have free speech and I have the right to say what I want without regard to the harm it may cause,' which is obviously not true and is a message that parents need to get across to children."
-Nancy Willard, Director, Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use

"It's not possible to police the entire Internet but it is possible to set standards for your students and provide education to better inform them about what is and isn't appropriate for their blogs."
-Larry Magid, Internet safety expert, BlogSafety Community Forum