Staying Civil Online

5 rules for internet etiquette

• Do not yell at others online
• Do not send spam to people
• Act like you are talking to someone in real life
• Anyone can read your post, be careful what you put on
• Do not aggrevate others.

A netiquette is crucial for keeping the Internet a civil place because teh internet is not policed or run by a single person or group. Be sure to behave on the internet, don't mess around.

• Behave as though you are communicating in person. When communicating with someone online, act as if you are talking to taht person face to face.


• Remember that your words are open to interpretation. If you posts jokes, sarcasm, or other attempts at humor, do not be surprised if someone is offended. Word your postings clearly and carefully.


• Do not "shout" online. Typing in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS is like shouting and is considered rude.


• Do not "flame" other users. In "Net-speak," a flame is a posting that contains insults or other derogatory content. Flamers can be shut out of listservs and chat rooms, and other users can block a flamer's messages.


• Do not send spam. Spam is the online equivalent of junk mail- uninvited messages, usually of a commercial nature. Most ISPs have strict spam policies. If you are caught distributing uninvited messagges to multiple recipients, your ISP may cancel your account. You'll learn more about spam in Unit 14, "Living with Computers."


• Do not distribute copyrighted material. Usenet newsgroups and many private Web pages are filled with copyrighted and trademarked text and graphics, posted without the owner's permission. do not think that text or images are "in the publice domain" because you gound them on the Internet. Copyrights still apply


• Do not be a coward. As a general rule, you should never conceal your identity on the Internet. If you choose to use a screen name, do not hide behind it to misbehave
  

Do you think that netiquette is important? Why or why not?
I think all the netiquettes are important except for the last one. I don't think you should EVER conceal you idenity to the internet. If someone is misbehaving, you can still find out who it is.