Netiquette rules
Netiquette rules - is concerned with the "proper" way to communicate in an online enviroment.
GOLDEN RULE:
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you!"
1. REMEMBER THE HUMAN
Remember, your written words are read by real people, all deserving of respectful communication. Before you press "send" or "submit," ask yourself, "Would I be okay with this if someone else had written it?
2. ADHERE TO THE SAME STANDART OF BEHAVIOUR ONLINE THAT YOU FOLLOW IN REAL LIFE.
While it can be argued that standards of behavior may be different in the virtual world, they certainly should not be lower. You should do your best to act within the laws and ethical manners of society whenever you inhabit "cyberspace." Would you behave rudely to someone face-to-face? On most occasions, no. Neither should you behave this way in the virtual world.
Depending on where you are in the virtual world, the same written communication can be acceptable in one area, where it might be considered inappropriate in another. What you text to a friend may not be appropriate in an email to a classmate or colleague.
4. RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE`S TIME AND BANDWIDTH.
Electronic communication takes time: time to read and time in which to respond. Most people today lead busy lives, just like you do, and don't have time to read or respond to frivolous emails or discussion posts. As a virtual world communicator, it is your responsibility to make sure that the time spent reading your words isn't wasted. Make your written communication meaningful and to the point.
5. MAKE YOURSELF LOOK GOOD ONLINE.
One of the best things about the virtual world is the lack of judgment associated with your physical appearance, sound of your voice, or the clothes you wear (unless you post a video of yourself singing Karaoke in a clown outfit.) You will, however, be judged by the quality of your writing, so keep the following tips in mind:
- Always check for spelling and grammar errors
- Know what you're talking about and state it clearly
- Be pleasant and polite
6. RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE`S PRIVACY.
Depending on what you are reading in the virtual world, be it an online class discussion forum, Facebook page, or an email, you may be exposed to some private or personal information that needs to be handled with care. Perhaps someone is sharing some medical news about a loved one or discussing a situation at work. What do you think would happen if this information "got into the wrong hands?" Embarrassment? Hurt feelings? Loss of a job? Just as you expect others to respect your privacy, so should you respect the privacy of others. Be sure to err on the side of caution when deciding to discuss or not to discuss virtual communication.
The rules of etiquette are just as important in cyberspace as they are in the real world—and the evidence of poor netiquette can stick around to haunt you for much longer. Follow these basic rules of netiquette to avoid damaging your online and offline relationships.
Hey, thanks fo the new post! Surely, it's worth reading to everyone, just because most of our time we spend in Internet and these rules are really necessary.
ОтветитьУдалитьI also wrote a post about the rules of behavior in social networks. And in your post, I saw a lot of similar things.
ОтветитьУдалитьThank you for the post, Alina!