Saturday, November 1, 2008

Netiquette

The term netiquette is used to describe “a set of social conventions [rules] that facilitate interaction over networks, ranging from Usenet and mailing lists to blogs and forums” according to Wikipedia. While network etiquette rules vary, the following website provides a list of general netiquette guidelines for common courtesy.

Netiquette Guidelines for the Internet community
Here are a few:
You should not send heated messages even if you are provoked.
Don't send large amounts of unsolicited information to people.
Use mixed case and proper punctuation, as though you were typing a letter or sending mail.
If you find a personal message has gone to a list or group, send an apology to the person and to the group.

Good Web Resources
Netiquette Home Page
Online Etiquette Quiz

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