Because Think is a social networking site for young people, we recognize that parents and educators may have questions about the site. Here are some answers.

What is Think?
Programming for Educators
Cable in the Classroom
Does Think have any age or other membership restrictions?
How does Think moderate the site?
How does Think prevent cyberbullying?
What if a member pretends to be someone they are not?
Can anybody view a member's profile?
Where can I get more information?

What is Think?

Think is MTV's Web site for young people who want to make their life, their community and their world better. The site will enable them to connect, discuss and share ideas in order to take real world action on the issues that matter to them the most. Think is a social networking site unlike any other: it is a positive, pro-active addition to a young person's online life, and it is a great way to motivate young people to care about their world.

Think will also be a resource and opportunity for educators. In fact, we encourage educators to use the tools and resources of the Think community to introduce the spirit of activism and media creation to young people, demonstrating to them that making their world a better place can be fun and very cool.

Programming for Educators

Educators are able to access MTV's award winning pro-social programs and public service announcements on DVD through our shop site for free. Many of these programs will have accompanying lesson plans at no additional cost. Watch out for additional resources for educators in the upcoming months. If you are an eligible educator, click here to order these materials.

Cable in the Classroom

MTV's Cable in the Classroom initiative presents substantive, thought provoking programming from MTV's award-winning news department for educators to use in their classrooms. Topics range from racism to sexual health, and every program features candid discussions with MTV viewers who share their thoughts and perspectives on the issues that concern young people today. The subject matter in MTV's curriculum is unique to Cable in the Classroom programming because it is created in the special MTV style that young people relate to, is presented from their perspective, and is often presented by the viewers themselves. Our lesson plans are designed to help educators maximize the value of the programs, and prepare young adults to understand and better manage the world around them today, and as they grow into adulthood. Click here for more information.

Does Think have any age or other membership restrictions?

In order to join the Think community a user must be age 14 or over and:
- have received an invite from MTV or a current Think member OR
- have a .edu email address that they received from their high school or university OR
- be able to answer a security question about their school OR
- provide a verifiable mobile phone number.

We've implemented these "deterrents to entry" to create a safe and genuine youth-centric environment. This doesn't mean that our community members don't want you to see all the great stuff they are doing, which is why we made the site public. However, if you figured that they don't want to be caught on the same site as their parents and teachers…you are right.

For more information on restrictions, see our Think Terms of Use.

How does Think moderate the site?

As a pro-active online community, Think's content is largely generated by its members. And that's exactly how it should be. In this spirit of social engagement, members help moderate their own community. Think members can flag any user-posted content that they think is inappropriate, and Think will decide what to do with that content. Of course, Think also has its own moderators who continuously check the site for any unsuitable posts or media.

How does Think prevent cyberbullying?

Though we don't expect much of this to happen on an activism Web site, members can block other members who they feel are harassing them. Furthermore, Think's moderators are constantly on the lookout for members who harass, intimidate or otherwise threaten others. We also ask all of our community's members to report any cyberbullying they encounter by emailing us at think@mtv.com. Users who abuse their member privileges by intimidating others will be barred from the site.

What if a member pretends to be someone they are not?

This is a form of cyberbullying, where a user creates a fake profile or imitates a member in order to embarrass or attack that person. If a Think member finds that someone is imitating them (or pretending to be someone else), they should email us at think@mtv.com so we can take immediate action.

Can anybody view a member's profile?

Think takes member safety very seriously. Therefore, each member has the option to only allow Think members to view their profile, or to further restrict it so that only people who have received permission (members of their Think Tank) can view their profiles. Furthermore, members can choose how they show up in member searches. They can elect to only appear in searches conducted by Think members or they can elect to not appear in searches at all. Both of these options appear in the "Edit Account" option of the member profile, under the tab "Privacy Settings." If you have concerns, talk to your child or student about keeping his/her profile and search information private.

Where can I get more information?

If you have any other questions, please check out our Help or About pages. If your questions aren't answered there, please email us at think@mtv.com.