Let’s guide, not guard our online spaces

Let’s guide, not guard our online spaces

🌐 Keep the Scroll Honest – Stay Safe Online This New Year

We’re spending more time online than ever – staying in touch, shopping, gaming, and catching up on news. But as social media becomes a main source of information, misinformation and harmful content are on the rise.

✅ Why It Matters:

Social media algorithms often show you more of what you’ve already viewed. Seeing one piece of false information can lead to more inaccurate content.

This can influence opinions and spread harmful narratives.

Violent or distressing content can upset young people or even encourage harmful behaviour.

✅ What You Can Do:

Think before you share – check if the source is reliable.

Report harmful or violent content to keep platforms safe.

Talk to young people about what they see online and encourage open conversations.

We all have a role in making online spaces safe and trustworthy. Let’s guide, not guard – and keep the scroll honest.

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Thomas Passmore
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Lichfield)