Maintain a positive online reputation. It is vital to keep ourselves from becoming cyberbullies.

Follow these 5 tips below:

1. Treat Others How You Want to Be Treated
Almost everyone is familiar with the "golden rule." But as reminder, it is always best to discuss sensitive or potentially volatile issues with the person directly rather than posting something online or sending a hurtful e-mail.

2. Keep Messages and Posts Positive and Truthful
Avoid posting anything that is not true such as rumors or gossip. Messages and posts are not supposed to be sarcastic, negative, or rude.

3. Double-Check Messages Before Hitting Send
Always read your messages, comments, and posts several times to see if it could be misinterpreted or if they come off sarcastic.

4. Do Not Violate a Friend's Confidence
Today's world is saturated with photos, texts and videos that can be posted, copied, forwarded, downloaded and altered in a matter of minutes.

Good rule of thumb is to always ask permission before posting a picture of someone.

5. Avoid Digital Drama
Instant messaging, texting, and posting comments online are all "in-the-moment" communication.

Learn to exit a conversation when things are getting rude or mean is essential.