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The document discusses netiquette and ethics. It defines netiquette as etiquette on the internet that represents proper manners and behavior online. It also defines ethics as standards of right and wrong that prescribe how humans should behave. The document then lists 10 core rules of netiquette, such as remembering the human, adhering to the same standards online as in real life, respecting others' privacy and time, sharing knowledge helpfully, and being forgiving of mistakes. Maintaining good netiquette helps internet interactions remain respectful.

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What is NETIQUETTE ? • Netiquette is étiquette on the Internet. • Netiquette represents the importance of proper manners and behavior online. • Netiquette is the set of professional and social etiquettes that are practiced and advocated in electronic communication over any computer network. • Common guidelines include being courteous, precise, and avoiding cyber-bullying.
• Ethics is based on well- founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do. What is ETHICS ?
spamming, venting, ranting, Etiquette is the proper way to behave while Ethics studies about GOOD and BAD behavior.
Core Rules of Netiquette
• practice the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. • Before you press "send" or "submit," ask yourself, "Would I be okay with this if someone else had written it?" Rule 1: Remember the Human
Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life • 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.
Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace • "Netiquette varies from domain to domain.“ • 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.
Rule 4: Respect other people's time and bandwidth • Electronic communication takes time: time to read and time in which to respond. • Make your written communication meaningful and to the point, without extraneous text or superfluous graphics or attachments that may take forever to download.
Rule 5: Make yourself look good online • You will 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
Rule 6: Share expert knowledge • The Internet offers its users many benefits; • one is the ease in which information can be shared or accessed and in fact, this "information sharing" capability is one of the reasons the Internet was founded. So in the spirit of the Internet's "founding fathers," share what you know!
Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under control • What is meant by "flaming" and "flame wars?" • "Flaming is what people do when they express a strongly held opinion without holding back any emotion." (Shea, 1994).
Rule 8: Respect other people's privacy • Depending on what you are reading in the virtual world, be it an online class discussion forum, Facebook page, or an email, you may be exposed to some private or personal information that needs to be handled with care.
Rule 9: Don't abuse your power • 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.
Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes • Not everyone has the same amount of experience working in the virtual world. And not everyone knows the rules of netiquette.
Why are netiquette guidelines important? • Learning the social rules of the internet keeps us all happy, and learning to forgive keeps us all safer and helps develop greater understanding. Guidelines for interacting online will continue to evolve, and setting a proper netiquette example for others can help build an online world where everyone is treated respectfully.
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10 netiquette rules
1. Represent yourself well • Use respectful language • All caps = yelling. Generally avoid it. Using all lowercase is fine on social media platforms or forums as long as you’re consistent — just don’t go back and forth between all lowercase and proper capitalization. In professional settings, use proper capitalization (and proper grammar more generally). • Don’t curse if you’re trying to have a productive conversation — it comes across as intense no matter your intention. Use neutral words and avoid those that might cause offense — your values and background might be different from the person you’re speaking to. • If a stranger contacts you randomly and the communication feels suspicious or unnatural, you may be getting scammed.
• Be careful with sarcasm • Sarcasm relies on tone of voice, body language, facial expression, and gesture — all are omitted when communicating online. A well- intended joke can be perceived as confusing or downright insulting without clarity. To make your sarcasm clearer, use “irony punctuation” or emojis that contradict the statement, italics to emphasize tone, “jk” for “just kidding,” or even an explicit “/s” at the end of your comment.
2. Respect other people’s privacy • Digital privacy is just as important as physical privacy. Confirm with the sender before forwarding an email to someone else — they may have intended it for your eyes only. The Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy) option hides email addresses from recipients, so use it in mass emails if you’re unsure of the group’s social dynamics. • Spreading someone’s email around can also cause them to get spam, which no one likes. Ask someone before tagging them in your social media posts. No one wants an unflattering photo spread among people they don’t know, and some people might be social-media shy in general. Posting without consent can be a huge breach of someone’s privacy and security. • Don’t share anyone’s social media contact without their consent either — treat it like you would someone’s phone number. Doxxing someone is a serious offense, but you can also doxx people by accident if you aren’t careful.
3. If you wouldn't say it directly, don't say it online • Whether you’re communicating with strangers or friends, don’t let your emotions do the talking online. Interacting behind a screen can make you feel invincible, and can remove your social filter in the worst possible way. It’s easy to be blunt, rude, or aggressive when your words appear as squiggles on a screen. But those squiggles cause real pain, and can easily turn you into a troll, or worse, a cyberbully.
4. Follow the rules • Just like real-life hangouts, every internet subculture has their own core rules and definitions of netiquette. If the rules are implicit, ask around or “lurk” (read without posting) for a while to get the feel for the proper netiquette policy. If the rules are explicit, they’ll be posted somewhere clearly. Rules might include acceptable topics to discuss, formatting procedures, link policies, or just a general code of behavior. • Netiquette tip: Good netiquette in one forum may be bad netiquette in another.
5. Fact check • It’s embarrassing to get facts wrong, and it can cause others to stop trusting you or stop communicating with you completely. Getting accurate information is a hard-wired human preference, and being misinformed can really hit a nerve. Research thoroughly before making factual claims online. Some quick googling and linking to source websites builds trust with others. • Fact-checking works the other way too. Always verify what others claim to be true and learn to evaluate their sources. Keep yourself safe and learn how to spot fake apps and programs, fake news, and other false information online.
6. Respect people's time and boundaries • The exciting urge to share something is natural, but sending long YouTube videos or articles to others constantly can be imposing. Pick and choose your moments, or explain why you feel the other person might enjoy it. Don’t take it personally if the person doesn’t check it out or report back — instead, consider they may have other preferences or might simply be too busy. • It might feel good to blurt out a wall of text or call someone out for a perceived wrong, but it’s often the equivalent of stopping someone on the street and lecturing them on the spot. Not only is it awkward, but it makes the recipient feel pressured and frustrated. Online communication is usually not a good place to discuss serious feelings — taking an emotional shortcut can make a real relationship crash and burn.
7. Respond as promptly as you can • It’s annoying when someone expects you to respond to a text or email immediately, but it’s just as annoying when you write to someone and they take forever to respond, or don’t reply at all. If you have exchanged emails with someone, the expectation is that email correspondence is OK, so not responding can be hurtful or rude. • If the other person writes a particularly long message, tell them you’ll respond soon — don’t simply ignore the message. If you’re uncomfortable with long exchanges, say so and the other person should adapt. If you don’t like the pressure of someone knowing you’ve already seen their message, you can turn off the chat receipts in most messaging apps.
8. Keep your information up to date • Update your profile information, especially if you’re not in contact with lots of old friends or acquiantances. A simple update is a nice way to show you care about those you may have lost touch with. It can open the door to catching up with old friends, or be a good reason for someone to send you a friendly message or networking opportunity. • If you own a physical business with an online presence, keep your hours of operation accurate. Most people rely on Google or other services to organize their visits, and inaccurate information can lead to a bad review or a lost customer. Anyone visiting your website will assume the information is current, so if you need to update anything important, and it will take a while to do so, add a note to the top explaining what you’re doing.
9. Send files properly • Don’t send or attach large files directly, since you never know what kind of storage space or internet connection other people have. Use a cloud service or a personal site, especially if you want to share lots of files. If you have to send sensitive files, use some of the best encryption software to keep them safe. And protect files with a password to show the recipient you care about their digital safety. • Don’t share inappropriate material and consider the recipients and their expectations accordingly. Online etiquette for students, especially when file sharing, is especially important — sharing the wrong file in the wrong place can get you in big trouble. • If only a small section of your YouTube link is relevant, make sure to timestamp it with YouTube’s “share” setting so you don’t waste the recipient’s time. If you want to share a meme or picture, don’t make the person click an additional link — post it directly in the chat window. And if you're sending a clip from a new show or film, give a spoiler warning, for goodness sake!
10. Be forgiving • One of the most important netiquette rules is to forgive others’ mistakes. Internet technology netiquette norms can be confusing — we all learn web etiquette as we go along. What we say online feels permanent, which makes us all uneasy. No one wants a rushed, misinterpreted statement hanging over their heads forever, so have compassion for others if you want it extended to yourself.