Netiquette

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Netiquette is the good behavior in the Internet.It stands for Internet’s etiquette.

It’s a set of official conventions that facilitate interaction over the Internet.

The basic rules of the Internet

• Write clearly so everyone can understand you.• Don’t write in capital letters, it looks like

you’re yelling.• Research before asking, you can find it easily

without bothering anyone.• Avoid flaming.

Emoticons and abbreviations

• You can use emoticons to express your emotions and abbreviations when you talk in private with friends, but don’t use them in formal conversations or in emails.

The basic rules when sending messages

• Be brief.• Use white spaces.• Use descriptive subject lines.• Stay on topic when you continue the

conversation.• Be careful Sending attachment.

• Always reply if it’s necessary.• Check the current information before replying.• Summarize.• Don’t reply if it isn’t necessary.• Reference past communications.• Acknowledge important communications.

The basic rules when replying

• Don’t publicize other’s email addresses without owner’s permission.

• Never send what you don’t read.• Remember archiving.• Respect copyright.

Privacy

• Never use someone’s name and pretend you’re him/her.

• Don’t post or distribute illegal material.• Never post racist remarks to people’s sex,

gender, race, etc.• Don’t try to obtain any personal information

about someone.

Netiquette guide

References

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