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Is It Safe To Link to a Social Networking Site Through a Website?

Most websites have clickable icons or buttons that link to their social media platforms. This is an easy way for visitors to the website to connect and interact. If the site is linked to platforms such as X, Facebook, or YouTube, spend some time reading what has been posted to see whether you feel comfortable with the tone before following. Also, look for a comments policy on the website, such as NCCIH’s social media comments policy.

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