Safety tips for sharing videos
Think of it: your videos could be seen by people around the world! Most of them are good, curious, fun-loving folks using Soapbox for everyday honest purposes. But criminals use it, too—from predators searching for victims (often youth or others who are sad, lonely, or angry) to thieves looking for a racy car or an empty house.
Under 13?
If you are under the age of 13, you may NOT use Soapbox.
Keep your identity to yourself
When you upload a video, remember that anyone using the Internet can see it.
  • Think about what the video shows about you: does it attract the wrong kind of attention or help someone find you? Listen to what is being said as well as think about what can be seen.
  • Remember, too, that once you post information publicly, it can stay around forever and may pop up when you least expect (or want) it.
Consider the following questions:
  • What’s in the background? Does the video show your house number, a street sign, a license plate, a local mall, your school, or other landmark?
  • Listen to the video as words can give away your identity and location, too. In conversation do you use people’s full names or other identifying details such as phone numbers or street addresses?
  • What’s on people’s shirts? The name of your school, sports team, or club? Their name—or yours?
  • Who’s in the picture? If it shows friends or family members, you may be putting them at risk, too. (You should ask for—and get—permission from everyone in the video before you upload it.)
  • Does the video show how you feel about yourself? Expressions of vulnerable feelings—what you say, your facial expressions, your body language—can be of particular interest to predators.
A good rule of thumb: if you wouldn’t give the information in your video to a stranger on a dark, empty street, don’t post it on Soapbox.
Watch out for comments
Comments on your video. No one has the right to threaten or upset you. Ever. If anyone (even someone you know) leaves a creepy, hateful, or mean comment, asks lots of personal questions, or tries to meet you, simply delete the comment.
If the problem persists and you are a minor, tell an adult you trust right away. Never gamble with your safety.
Comments on someone else’s video. If you see inappropriate comments in a video that is not your own, click the Report link next to the comment. MSN will review the comment and take appropriate action.

Keep Soapbox safe: report abuse
Soapbox doesn’t allow inappropriate comments, profanity, pornography, or hateful, violent or threatening videos. (For full details, read our Code of Conduct.)
  • If you see a problem video, you can report it. Click report. MSN reviews flagged videos and will take appropriate action.

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