WRITE AND RESPOND TO OTHERS ON THE NET (Netiquette)

  • THINK BEFORE YOU WRITE!

     

    • WHAT IS NETIQUETTE?

     

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    "Netiquette" refers to Internet etiquette. This simply means the use of good manners in online communication such as e-m ail, forums, 

     

     blogs, and social networking sites to name a few.

    It is important to use netiquette because communication online is non-verbal. Most often online communication consists of reading something someone else has typed.

    Please, follow these simple rules when you communicate with the other members of the Twinspace

     

    1. ONLINE LIFE = REAL LIFE

    It is important to respect different feelings and opinions in online communication. Behind every account there is a real person.

     

    1. REMEMBER THE HUMAN - CHECK YOUR OPINIONS AND FEELINGS

    Before you post a comment or ask a question– think: how would you feel if you were the one to receive this comment? Be aware of       how your comments might be read.

    BE POLITE AND KIND

    Make yourself good online. Check links and facts before posting or sharing.

     

    1. BE CAREFUL WITH HUMOR AND SARCASM

    Think when you write a joke on net - will everyone understand it?

     

    1. RESPECT YOUR AND OTHER'S PRIVACY

    Who can see what you have shared is very important. Never share anything inappropriate or something that can get you into trouble.

     

    1. BE FORGIVING

    The online world can be very different from the offline world so try to be understanding of others when they make mistakes

     

    (Thanks to Caroline Ehrhart, from the project UNSUSTAINABLE GOALS, for allowing us to use this document)