Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Staying Civil Online


5 Rules for Internet etiquette are :

1. Don't say anything you wouldn't say in person
2. Keep in mind anything you post will forever be on the Internet
3. Nothing is a secret and can always be accessed
4. Photoshop is quite popular, so watch what pictures you post
5. Bullying online is a public offence

Staying Civil Online is about how their is an honor system that every person must follow when they access the internet. A few netiquettes for being civil online are as followed :
1. Behave as though you are commmunicating in person
- Act as if you are talking to them in person, I think this is good because if you wouldn't say it to their face, don't say it to them over the internet
2.Remember that your words are open to interpretation
- Jokes, sarcasm, and other humorus attempts can be misunderstood as a hurtful meaning. I think that you should be very careful and make sure that it is clear when you are joking.
3. Do not "shout" online
- typing in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS is shouting and rude, I think that it really does make a difference when in all CAPS
4. Do not "flame" other users
- Flaming is posting insults or derogatory content, ecspecially when it concerns someone else. I think that you should definately watch out for this because it can lead you to great trouble
5. Do not send spam
- Spam is just like junk mail and can be illegal. I think this is something to stay out of because it has not real point and wastes peoples times.
6. Do not distribute Copyrighted Material
- Giving out licensed material that the person did not pay for, this is a huge offense and can lead you to a great deal of charges.
7. Do not be a coward
- Do not conceal your identity, I think this is good because by not doing so you would not act in a manner that would be considered rude.

I think that netiquette is very important because without it the internet would just be a nest for hatred and bullying.

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