Want to tell someone about a Dalnews article? These links allow you to quickly and easily share our news stories on some of the most popular social networking and social bookmarking websites.
Facebook is a social networking website originally created for students, but which now allows anyone to build an online profile and connect with others. Clicking on the link adds the story to your “Posted Items,” sharing it with your Facebook friends.
StumbleUpon is a web browser plugin that allows you to find and rate web pages, photos and videos. By rating websites with a “thumbs up / thumbs down” system, you can quickly and easily find similar websites that fit your browsing history.
del.icio.us is a social bookmarking tool that allows you to manage your bookmarks online so they can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet. After posting a bookmark, you can tag it with keywords and share it with friends or readers with similar interests.
Digg is a website that allows you to post links and “digg” articles that you enjoy or find interesting. The more diggs an article receives from users, the higher it appears on the site´s rankings.
All of these sites require you to register online with a user account before posting or sharing web links. Remember to exercise caution when posting any personal information online. If you´re new to social networking, the RCMP´s 10 Steps to Safe Online Networking is a good starting point to learn how to protect yourself online.
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