Online games often use chat to collaborate and plan strategies. Sometimes I find it fun to talk to people I don't know.
Chatting in online games can be enjoyable, but it still helps to have clear boundaries.
Fun and danger can exist together
Talking about the game is usually fine, but it is better to be careful if someone asks for your real name, school, where you live, or contact information.
Fun and risk can exist in the same place. Setting your own line ahead of time makes it easier to enjoy the game without sharing too much.
Boundaries are easier to follow when you decide them first
Deciding in advance how much to talk about and what not to talk about will make it easier to get lost. If you don't like it, you can stop replying or talk to an adult.
In order to have fun, it is important to have a line to follow.
Think about what kinds of personal information you will not share in game chat.
At Digital Kodomo BASE, we value the ability to balance online fun and safety. Having a line means protecting yourself.