Week #2: Rules of Netiquette

“Netiquette” refers to Internet etiquette. This simply means the use of good manners in online communication such as e-mail, forums, blogs, and social networking sites to name a few and it consists of 10 rules:

Rule #1: REMEMBER THE HUMAN – This type of communication does not allow each person to see facial expressions, body language, or hear intonation. Because of this, messages can often be misinterpreted.

Rule #2: ADHERE TO THE SAME STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR ONLINE THAT YOU FOLLOW IN REAL LIFE – Breaking the law is not good netiquette

Rule #3: KNOW WHERE YOU ARE IN CYBERSPACE- If you are in different place, make sure that you know where you are.

Rule #4: RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE’S TIME AND BANDWIDTH- If you are posting anything in social media make sure that it can help or they need it, don’t waste their time.

Rule #5: MAKE YOURSELF LOOK GOOD ONLINE- Be pleasant and kind, don’t use offensive words in communicating.

Rule #6: SHARE EXPERT KNOWLEDGE- Share your knowledge because it is fun, and it can make the world better.

Rule #7: HELP KEEP FLAME WARS UNDER CONTROL- Don’t post on social media that you are directed in one person and stop sending message which are written in all caps because it sounds like you are angry.

Rule #8: RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE’S PRIVACY- Failing to respect other people’s privacy is not just a bad netiquette.

Rule #9: DON’T ABUSE YOUR POWER- Having a power does not gives you the right to read the private e-mail of other people.

Rule #10: BE FORGIVING OF OTHER PEOPLE’S MISTAKE- When someone makes a mistake like for example wrong grammar or spelling be kind about it because no body’s perfect.

Rules of Netiquette gives me more knowledge on how to communicate in a nice way and how to respect the privacy of other people and now that I have knowledge, I will share this to others and apply it to myself. This lesson thought me not to trust immediately so that my files will be safe and secure. Following netiquette will help you to maintain and establish positive online relationships as well as develop a positive online reputation.