Netiquette:
By: Alexis, Hannah, and Noriko
Netiquette is internet etiquette, which is using courtesy and respect on the internet. Netiquette is very important because while on the internet you do not want to offend or insult anyone accidentally or create a bad image for yourself. Sometimes, it is easy to forget that people you talk to on the internet are humans also, and it can become easy to make a mistake and forget to be polite! This is a universal issue since everyone around the world uses the internet and it is necessary to extend courtesy to all.
Examples: |
Good or bad? |
| Posting pictures of someone on the internet without asking them first | Bad: you must respect other's privacy |
| Forwarding emails someone has sent to you | Bad: if you have not gotten their permission |
| Typing in all capital letters | Bad: it seems like you are yelling. |
| Using abbreviations or emoticons | Good: it saves space when sending your message |
| Downloading movies | Bad: it is illegal |
| Helping out newcomers | Good |
| Using the same manner of conduct you would in real life | Good |