'Netiquette'
One of Raven69's recent posts taught me this new/interesting cyberspace word. My only frame of reference harks back to early parental
training, which included the precept that good manners are always the order of the day. What are some of the specifics I should know.
Thank you.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyEverything you need to know about this subject you learned in Kindergarten, my friend.
'Netiquette'
One of Raven69's recent posts taught me this new/interesting cyberspace word. My only frame of reference harks back to early parental
training, which included the precept that good manners are always the order of the day. Please teach me some specifics I should know.
Thank you.
From: www.albion.com/netiquette/
The golden rule your parents and your kindergarten teacher taught you was pretty simple: Do unto others as you'd have others do unto you. Imagine how you'd feel if you were in the other person's shoes. Stand up for yourself, but try not to hurt people's feelings. In cyberspace, we state this in an even more basic manner: Remember the human.
Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life
You are not the center of cyberspace. It's easy to forget that other people have concerns other than yours. So don't expect instant responses to all your questions, and don't assume that all readers will agree with -- or care about -- your passionate arguments.
Be pleasant and polite. Don't use offensive language, and don't be confrontational for the sake of confrontation.
Flames can be lots of fun, both to write and to read. And the recipients of flames sometimes deserve the heat. But Netiquette does forbid the perpetuation of flame wars -- series of angry letters, most of them from two or three people directed toward each other, that can dominate the tone and destroy the camaraderie of a discussion group.
Everyone was a network newbie once. So when someone makes a mistake -- whether it's a spelling error or a spelling flame, a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer -- be kind about it. If it's a minor error, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before reacting. Having good manners yourself doesn't give you license to correct everyone else.
If you do decide to inform someone of a mistake, point it out politely, and preferably by private email rather than in public. Give people the benefit of the doubt.
Originally posted by Raven69The bigger question would be how many of these have YOU broken.
Remember the human. - I like this.
Basically, don't use "it's just the internet" as an excuse to act like an a-hole.
I know I have broken most if not all from time to time!
It does give everyone something to think about.
A few more from: http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html
Unless you are using an encryption device, you should assume that mail on the Internet is not secure. Never put in a mail message anything you would not put on a postcard.
Respect the copyright on material that you reproduce. Almost every country has copyright laws.
If you are forwarding or re-posting a message you've received, do not change the wording. If the message was a personal message to you and you are re-posting to a group, you should ask permission first. You may shorten the message and quote only relevant parts, but be sure you give proper attribution.
Never send chain letters via electronic mail.
A good rule of thumb: Be conservative in what you send and liberal in what you receive. You should not send heated messages (we call these "flames" ) even if you are provoked. On the other hand, you shouldn't be surprised if you get flamed and it's prudent not to respond to flames.
Watch cc's when replying. Don't continue to include people if the messages have become a 2-way conversation.
Remember that people with whom you communicate are located across the globe. If you send a message to which you want an immediate response, the person receiving it might be at home asleep when it arrives. Give them a chance to wake up, come to work, and login before assuming the mail didn't arrive or that they don't care.
Verify all addresses before initiating long or personal discourse. It's also a good practice to include the word "Long" in the subject header so the recipient knows the message will take time to read and respond to. Over 100 lines is considered "long".
Use mixed case. UPPER CASE LOOKS AS IF YOU'RE SHOUTING.
Be brief without being overly terse. When replying to a message, include enough original material to be understood but no more. It is extremely bad form to simply reply to a message by including all the previous message: edit out all the irrelevant material.
Avoid sending messages or posting articles which are no more than gratuitous replies to replies.
If you are caught in an argument, keep the discussion focused on issues rather than the personalities involved.
Originally posted by MontyMooseOutstanding.
A few more from: http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html
Unless you are using an encryption device, you should assume that mail on the Internet is not secure. Never put in a mail message anything you would not put on a postcard.
Respect the copyright on material that you reproduce. Almost every country has copyright laws.
If you are forwarding or r ...[text shortened]... nt, keep the discussion focused on issues rather than the personalities involved.