Netiquette For You and Me

Netiquette is for you and me. It is very important for us to know and follow the rules of the internet. Using the netiquette –internet etiquette- is the best way in knowing the do’s and don’ts of online communication. It helps us to be courteous and it is our proper behavior on the internet. It is the etiquette guidelines for posting messages to online services, and particularly Internet newsgroups.
Following netiquette is very important because you can’t show facial expressions and body languages that will express yourself and it may cause misunderstanding to others. It advises users to use simple formats because complex formatting may not appear correctly for all readers.
Some Internet netiquette:
1. Use Computer Courtesy
2. Use Emoticons
3. Be Brief Online
4. DON’T SHOUT
5. Pay Attention to Language Issues
6. Think Before Posting
7. Keep Personal Information Private
8. Obey Copyright Laws
9. Help Internet Newbies
10. Be Aware of Cyberbullying
So let’s use the netiquette to avoid misunderstandings and to provide a pleasant and safe internet experience. Always remember to “Think before you post.”