According to Dictionary. com netiquette is a noun defined as the rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over computer networks, especially the Internet.
Wikipedia says "Netiquette, ... is a set of social conventions that facilitate interaction over networks, ranging from Usenet and mailing lists to blogs and forums.
Following Netiquette guidelines, helps users make the Internet a civil place to communicate and share ideas. We could not exist without others ideas, beliefs, and passions. In general, these are useful guidelines in a glance for conducting yourself anywhere on the 'Net'.
No spam aka junk mail. You know how much you hate getting it.
Support sponsors Do the "right thing," and use your manners, and treat others with the same respect you'd like in return.
Maintain perspective - discussing books is not the same as offering proposals for world peace or cures for cancer.
Acknowledge and return messages promptly.
Copy with caution. Don't copy everyone you know on each message.
Avoid sarcasm. Remember the person who reads your post or email can't see your face or hear your voice and can easily misinterpret what you are trying to convey. And while emoticons seems silly, they can temper the tone of posts to prevent miscues.
Use words in brackets, such as (grin), to show a state of mind.
Never post out of anger, and if someone else does, ignore it.
Flame wars make everyone uncomfortable - bystanders in particular - and stifle discussion. It's better to take a day or two off than to add fuel to the fire.
Always remind yourself: Those are real people out there with the same feelings I have.
Always ask yourself: Would I say this to someone's face? If the answer is 'no', reread, rewrite, or consider not posting at all, or until some time has passed. Do your best to act within the laws and ethical manners of society whenever you inhabit "cyberspace."
Avoid coarse, rough, or rude language.
Observe good grammar and spelling.
Be concise.
Be patient. Not everyone has the same level of knowledge about posting. Consider cutting newbies some slack.
Do an occasional spot check: Am I holding myself back too much in fear of looking silly or "causing trouble?" On the flip side, in my enthusiasm for sharing ideas, am I becoming a forum/list hog?
Learn the dynamics of a forum or list before jumping in. There are ways to share your thoughts that encourage discussion and ways that discourage discussion and create bad feelings.
Learn the parameters of a forum or list so that you can stay on topic.
If you share a first name with another poster, we hope you will add a last initial to your posts in order to cut down possible confusion.
Before hitting the "post" or "send" button, remind yourself that your comments may be read by thousands of people. Are you sure you want to post/send, or would it best be shared with a smaller group of people?
Remember the adage: "You are not the center of cyberspace." This is superfluous to most readers but when you're deeply involved, it's easy to forget that other people have different ideas and concerns. What you're passionate about may not be important to someone else, or they may be passionate about your concern, only in reverse. ( I started FOTW because I have a big mouth. It takes me a lot of self-control on a daily basis not to get into every single discussion that interests me; too much of a good thing is still too much.)
You will eventually post something that will come back and bite you on the butt. It's embarrassing, unpleasant, and can feel awful, but if you remember netiquette, you'll minimize this.
For more on this topic see
http://www.networketiquette.net/
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiquette_in_technology
http://www.learnthenet.com/learn-about/netiquette/
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