Netiquette

(Netiquette Core Rules, 2005) = = = = = = =  = =  Netiquette Core Rules http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html     = =  This site is about informing people how to behave properly on the internet. It shows you how to respect other people and their feelings. It gives you the basic principles on Netiquette. = = = = = =[|netiquette guide lines] http://www.learningext.com/general/terms/netiquette.asp= =              = =                 = = Netiquette: generally accepted rules of behavior for communicating in the online environment. Netiquette is all about respect and other peoples feelings online. = =  = =   Read the following to understand how to be respectful online. = =             = = =       Be careful when your trying         to be funny because it might be funny to you but not to the person. Internet communications are very impersonal and other may take your words as criticism. "Emoticons" are a widely accepted way of differentiating humor and sarcasm from serious comments. Some examples of emoticons are:    smile = :)            frown = :(       wink    = ; )        Be courteous and respectful of other people. If you use bad word and hurt people’s feelings you will be blocked from the area and most likely kicked out. If that is the case, you will not receive a refund for your tuition.        Correct any spelling errors you find - typos can make postings difficult to read and understand.   =  = = = = =
 * Rule one : Remember the human - Do unto others as you'd have others do unto you. Be nice. Don't say anything that you wouldn't want someone else to say to you.
 * Rule two : Adhere to the same standards of behavior as you follow in real life. Don't do anything you wouldn't do in real life.
 * Rule three : Know where you are in cyberspace - Lurk before you leap. Make sure you don't go into sites your not supposed to be in.
 * It is considered shouting when you write in all caps. This is also considered rude.
 * Use common sense - is this message something that you want to be sent to you? Will you understand it in 3 days if you were to go back and read it?
 * Be professional and careful with what you say in your posting. This information is easily forwarded and can come back to haunt you.
 * Express your thoughts clearly and concisely.

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