Netiquette and Safety A Student ’ s Guide to Proper and Safe Web Behavior
, Chat Rooms, & IM What do you do if someone sends you an , an IM (instant message) or says something in a chat room that makes you feel uncomfortable?
Language What should you do if someone uses inappropriate language in a chat room, an , or an IM?
Feelings What should you do if someone writes something that is meant to hurt someone else ’ s feelings?
Web ’ s Golden Rule Remember the web ’ s golden rule: “ Remember, there is a person there. ” s, comments in chat rooms, and instant messages are read by real people with real feelings.
Security Is Important, So You May Want To Follow These Directions …
Passwords Should you tell your password to anyone? Why or why not?
Strangers What should you do if a stranger asks you questions?
Meeting What if a stranger asks to meet you in person? What should you do?
There are many rules of netiquette, but some happen to be laws too. Take a look: No spamming No spoofing No phishing No flaming
HUH????
SPAMMING Definition: the act of sending unsolicited electronic messages in bulk. »- Dictionary.LaborlawTalk.com
SPOOFING Definition: A technique used to gain unauthorized access to computers, whereby the intruder sends messages to a computer with an IP address indicating that the message is coming from a trusted host. »- Webopedia
PHISHING Definition: The act of sending an to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. –Webopedia
FLAMING Definition: posting messages that are deliberately hostile and insulting, usually in the social context of a discussion board. »-Answers.com
“ Borrowing ” Is it ever right to “ borrow ” or copy someone else ’ s pictures or writing without giving them credit?
Cutting and Pasting Others ’ Work Is Okay as Long as You…
Give Credit Where Credit Is Due…Cite Your Sources!
BY THE WAY, ALL CAPS MEANS YOU ’ RE YELLING!!!!!
Following these guidelines will make a positive web experience
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