Rules of netiquette
Some rules of netiquette:
1. Think before you post.
If you are not sure about it, don't post it. The
saying, "no answer is better than a stupid answer" holds quite true
on a lot of forums.
2. Respect People’s Privacy.
It can be tempting to scroll through someone
else’s emails or texts, but if they’re not addressed to you, you shouldn’t be
reading them.
3. Be courteous and
considerate of everybody.
Consider that people have feelings, and that
what you say to somebody can hurt that person. You should
also be willing to lend a helping hand to anybody who needs help. If
the forum you browse on has a welcome section, then be sure to welcome new
users and guide them around the site as necessary.
4. Be forgiving of other people's mistakes.
Everyone was a network newbie once. If it's a minor
error, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it,
think twice before reacting. Having good manners yourself doesn't give you
license to correct everyone else. If you do decide to inform someone of a
mistake, point it out politely, and preferably by private email rather than in
public. Give people the benefit of the doubt; assume they just don't know any
better.
5. Don't troll people in web forums or website
comments by repeatedly nagging or annoying them.
6. Don't abuse your power.
Just like in face-to-face situations, there are people
in cyberspace who have more "power" than others. They have more
expertise in technology or they have years of experience in a particular skill
or subject matter. Maybe it's you who posesses all of this knowledge and power!
Just remember: knowing more than others do or having more power than others may
have does not give you the right to take advantage of anyone. Think of Rule 1:
Remember the human.
7. Know where you are in cyberspace
"Netiquette varies from domain to domain."
(Shea, 1994) Depending on where you are in the virtual world, the same written
communication can be acceptable in one area, where it might be considered
inappropriate in another. What you text to a friend may not be appropriate in
an email to a classmate or colleague. Can you think of another example?
8. Adhere to the same standards of behavior
online that you follow in real life
While it can be argued that standards of behavior may
be different in the virtual world, they certainly should not be lower. You
should do your best to act within the laws and ethical manners of society
whenever you inhabit "cyberspace." Would you behave rudely to someone
face-to-face? On most occasions, no. Neither should you behave this way in the
virtual world.
9. Respect other people's time and bandwidth
Electronic communication takes time: time to read and
time in which to respond. Most people today lead busy lives, just like you do,
and don't have time to read or respond to frivolous emails or discussion posts.
As a virtual world communicator, it is your responsibility to make sure that
the time spent reading your words isn't wasted. Make your written communication
meaningful and to the point, without extraneous text or superfluous graphics or
attachments that may take forever to download.
10. Make yourself look good online
One of the best things about the virtual world is the
lack of judgment associated with your physical appearance, sound of your voice,
or the clothes you wear (unless you post a video of yourself singing Karaoke in
a clown outfit.) You will, however, be judged by the quality of your writing,
so keep the following tips in mind:
- Always check for spelling and grammar errors
- Know what you're talking about and state it clearly
- Be pleasant and polite
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