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Core Rules of Netiquette

Netiquette refers to the proper manners of communication in online environments, emphasizing respect and consideration for others. Key rules include treating others as you wish to be treated, maintaining appropriate behavior, respecting privacy, and being forgiving of mistakes. Effective online communication also involves clear writing, sharing knowledge, and managing conflicts constructively.

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Core Rules of Netiquette

Netiquette refers to the proper manners of communication in online environments, emphasizing respect and consideration for others. Key rules include treating others as you wish to be treated, maintaining appropriate behavior, respecting privacy, and being forgiving of mistakes. Effective online communication also involves clear writing, sharing knowledge, and managing conflicts constructively.

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Core Rules of Netiquette

Netiquette, or network etiquette, is concerned with the "proper" manner of communication in the online
environment. Whenever you communicate in the virtual world, consider the following "rules," adapted from Virginia
Shea's Core Rules of Netiquette.

Rule 1: Remember the Human


When communicating electronically, whether through email, instant message, discussion post, text, or another
method, practice the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Rule 2: 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."
Rule 3: 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.
Rule 4: Respect other people's time and bandwidth
Electronic communication takes time: time to read and time in which to respond.

Rule 5: Make yourself look good online


One of the virtual world's best things is the lack of judgment associated with your physical appearance, the sound of
your voice, or the clothes you wear (unless you post a video of yourself singing Karaoke in a clown outfit.) The quality
of your writing will judge you, 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.
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
Like in face-to-face situations, there are people in cyberspace who have more "power" than others. They have more
expertise in technology or have years of experience in a particular skill or subject matter. 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. At some point, you will see a stupid question, read an unnecessarily long response, or encounter
misspelled words; when this happens, practice kindness and forgiveness as you would hope someone would do if
you had committed the same offense. If it's a minor "offense," you might want to let it slide. If you feel compelled to
respond to a mistake, do so in a private email rather than a public forum.

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