Netiquette2
- 2. Netiquette (Internet Etiquette) "Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", refers to the set of practices created over the years to make the Internet experience pleasant for everyone.
- 3. Netiquette Basics The four basic rules of netiquette are summarized below: • Help the Newbies • Research Before Asking • Remember Emotion • People Aren't Organizations
- 4. Netiquette Of Sending The following rules of netiquette apply to the sending of messages, and generally apply to email, the newsgroups, and mailing lists.
- 5. Netiquette Of Sending • Be brief • Use white space • Use descriptive subject lines • Stay on-topic • Be careful sending attachments
- 6. Netiquette Of Sending • Copy the minimum number of people • Include your email address • Respect non-commercial spaces • Avoid flaming
- 7. Netiquette Of Replying Generally apply to email, the newsgroups, and mailing lists. • Replying and forwarding • Summarize for the group • Check current information before replying • Reference past communications • Acknowledge important communications
- 8. Netiquette Of Confidentiality The following rules of netiquette concern Internet confidentiality: • Don't publicize other's email addresses • Never send what you don't read • Remember archiving • Respect copyright
- 9. 1. Don't Publicize Other's Email Addresses • Don't distribute other people's email addresses to strangers by email or by posting messages to the Usenet newsgroups, unless the email is on a public work and obviously intended for distribution.
- 10. 2. Never Send What You Don't Read • Never forward an email you haven't read, or send someone an attachment you haven't examined. Many people have been badly embarrassed by forgetting this rule.
- 11. 3. Remember Archiving • Remember that many mailing lists, newsgroups, and even some chat groups and email systems archive information.
- 12. 4. Respect Copyright • Always clearly identify the author of work that is not your own. • If you are forwarding or posting someone else's work, don't alter or edit their words