Etiquette A Guide to Internet Communication

Etiquette … the informal rules of behavior for the Internet. These Internet customs have evolved over time, and help make the Internet a pleasant place. Discussion Groups, chat rooms, instant messaging share most of these rules of conduct with .

Etiquette – The Basics Get to the point Plain text still rules Abbreviations Smilies

:-)Smiley Face ;-)Wink :-|Indifference 8-)Eye-glasses :-DSurprise :-0Yell

Threads Include previous message when replying or answering Number your points if the is complex – makes replying easier Remove part of the thread as the grows.

Privacy There isn’t any. is not secure. Avoid sensitive information in Remember an can be forwarded without your knowledge or consent to anyone.

Flames Use care when replying in , forums or discussion groups. Your emotions do not transmit in – they cannot tell you are kidding (smilies help) We can all agree to disagree

Major No-Nos Typing in UPPER CASE Flaming Sending Spam via or in chat room Forwarding jokes with 200 addresses at the top of the page… Large File Attachments Forgetting to re-read the before sending

Other Techniques When mass ing – use the BCC field Use a meaningful subject Don’t forward virus hoaxes or chain letters Don’t Reply To Spam

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