Welcome to the SpunOut.ie forum!
This is where the SpunOut.ie community hangs out to chat, dream and debate while online. Registration is free and easy so don't be shy!
About the forum:
The SpunOut.ie forum is for young people to chat, debate and share their experiences in a FRIENDLY and NON-JUDGMENTAL space. The forum is moderated by SpunOut.ie staff and volunteers.
Important information:
This forum does not provide counselling or online professional support. SpunOut.ie staff and volunteers cannot offer advice, support or counselling. We aim to respond to any urgent /crisis questions or worries by signposting Forum users in need to relevant support organisations and services within 24 hours of the original post. If you have a health worry or personal problem you should talk to a doctor, a qualified health professional, family, friends, someone you trust, or one of the many free and confidential support organisations and services. You'll find a list of these organisations and services in the SpunOut.ie Find help section.
URGENT HELP: If you are in immediate danger of wanting to end your life then contact one of these organisations for confidential support 24 hours a day- no matter what age you are or where you are.
Samaritans PHONE: 1850 609090
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
ChildLine FREEPHONE: 1800 66 66 66
Childline is a 24-hour a day service for young people up to 18. Childline offer support to young people through the listening service over the phone and through the website. You can call Childline for a chat or to talk about any problems you might have.
Respecting the SpunOut.ie community:
- By registering with the forum you agree to respect the rights and opinions of other users on the SpunOut.ie forum. Remember that if you don’t agree with someone, it doesn’t give you the right to make a personal attack on them.
- We will delete posts that are offensive, hateful or illegal in anyway and ban people who continue to cause problems on the forum.
- There are loads of places to bitch, be offensive or slag others off so DON’T do it here but DO HAVE FUN!
- If this is your first visit to the forum, please read the forum guidelines.
Staying safe in the forum:
Report abuse!
If you read a post that is offensive, abusive, a personal attack or breaks the forum guidelines in any way, click on the ‘Report Abuse’ link at the bottom of every message. The forum moderators will then deal with the problem.
Stay anonymous!
Use a nickname or just your first name when chatting online. Don’t give out any personal details in the forum or in your forum profile. This includes your surname, address, phone numbers, where you live, go to school, college or work and links to online profiles that include your personal details. Don’t use the names of family, friends or people you know when you are talking on the forum. When someone asks where you’re from only tell them the region (saying the north west instead of Donegal, or Northern Ireland instead of Derry).
Don’t trust!
Not everyone is who they appear to be online. Be very wary of people who want to meet you or ask for your phone number/ email address/ bebo page. If someone constantly asks for personal details, ignore or block them. Don’t meet up with anyone you first met online unless you are with an adult.
Find out lots more information on staying safe online here: www.webwise.ie
Also, check out the Bebo safety videos and safe social networking information: http://safesocialnetworking.com/
