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This document discusses netiquette, or internet etiquette. It defines netiquette as the set of rules and guidelines for polite and appropriate behavior online. The basic rules of netiquette include remembering the human on the other side, treating people online as you would in real life, knowing where you are and what is appropriate in different online contexts, and respecting others' time, privacy, and bandwidth. Following netiquette helps promote a harmonious online community.

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This document discusses netiquette, or internet etiquette. It defines netiquette as the set of rules and guidelines for polite and appropriate behavior online. The basic rules of netiquette include remembering the human on the other side, treating people online as you would in real life, knowing where you are and what is appropriate in different online contexts, and respecting others' time, privacy, and bandwidth. Following netiquette helps promote a harmonious online community.

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Netiquette

Defining Netiquette
 Netiquette, or network etiquette/internet
etiquette, refers to the set of rules,
guidelines, and practices in keeping the
polite and appropriate behavior and attitude
of people in the internet.
Defining Netiquette
 To retain the harmonious relationship among
users of the internet, netiquette is required
knowledge. Although they are not physically
present, you have to remember that there are
real people are behind user accounts. To
keep the cyberspace culture user-friendly and
a pleasant experience for its users, you need
to learn the basic rules of netiquette.
Basic Rules of Netiquette
 1. Remember the human. This rule is rooted from the
golden rule we have been thought from when we were
children: “Do to others what you want them to do to
you.” You have to exhibit empathy in interacting with
fellow users of the internet. Put yourself in their shoes
and think twice about doing things that could possibly
hurt another person’s feelings. Internet communication
heavily relies on your words because they can’t see your
face, facial expressions, gestures and tone of voice.
Misinterpretation and misunderstanding may occur once
in a while due to this. Despite the need for freedom to
express yourself online, the itch to explore new things,
always be guided by the knowledge that there are real
people out there.
 Adhere to the same standards of behavior
online that you follow in real life. Treat online
as just another place in the world where you
have the chance to interact with people you
barely know. Most assume that the chances
of getting caught on cyberspace is little to
nothing. Take note to avoid spreading false
information.
 Know where you are in cyberspace.
Like how there are differing rules of
etiquette in places and events, you
should know where you are in
cyberspace so you’d know how to
appropriately act. An online institution
 Respect other people’s time and bandwidth. You
work primarily on your own when accessing
cyberspace. However, that does not mean you
are the center of cyberspace. For example, here
in an online institution, be aware that you’re not
the only student and not the only one who has
concerns. Do not expect instantaneous replies
to your questions, especially if they need
thorough understanding before arriving at a
response. In sending emails, only put in copy
the people or departments concerned.
 Make yourself look good online.
Don’t use offensive language.
Always remember to be pleasant
and polite
 Share expert knowledge. The internet was
initially founded and spread throughout the
world for the sake of sharing information
across borders. If there is something you
know that some people don’t, share it with
them, as much as possible, if it is absolutely
necessary. Many people turn to the internet
nowadays to easily search for answers to their
questions and your contribution in the field
you know would be helpful.
 Help keep flame wars under control. Flaming,
according to Stewart (2015), is “the act of
sending someone an outrageously insulting
message whether by private email or in a
public posting, usually because you disagree
with something they have said.” Ross concurs
and says, netiquette forbids the spread of
flame wars as it will start discord among
groups.
 Respect other people’s privacy. At this age
when reaching a loved one or an
acquaintance is possible with just a click, we
still have to maintain reasonable spaces
between us. We must respect a person’s right
to privacy and avoid prying into his or her
accounts, files, and documents.
 Don’t abuse your power. System
administrators must learn not to take
advantage of the hierarchy of roles.
Respect begets respect and
administrators of websites and
platforms do not have the authority to
peek into private emails, messages
and files.
 Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes. Before
we reached this point of knowledge in
cyberspace, we have all been newbies and
have all been clueless of this new concept of
internet. Maybe there are still things we don’t
know about cyberspace, considering its depth.
Be kind about pointing out errors, even a
minor one. Do it through a private message, as
much as possible. Everyone makes mistakes
every once in a while, as things still slip our
minds.
Other Netiquette rules
 Don’t plagiarize. Even if the material is on the
web, properly credit its source and ask for
permission. 
 Avoid spamming as it can cause either a

disturbance or irritation.
 Avoid overusing emoticons especially in

emails to the institution.

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