Netiquette
The correct way of communicating on the Internet.
Remember the Human
Would you say it to their face?
Is it offensive or rude?
Remember their is a person on the other side of the computer screen.
Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life.
Be Ethical
Abide by the laws.
If you use shareware pay for it.
There are still laws and rules in place even in cyber space.
Know where you are in cyberspace
Lurk before you leap.
Take a look around before you decide to participate in a cyber chat or group.
Respect other people's time and bandwidth
You are not the center of cyberspace.
There are rules for discussion groups.
To whom are you directing your message?
Posting a message over and over again is not good netiquette.
Make yourself look good online
Take advantage of your anonymity.
Know what your talking about and make sense.
Use appropriate language.
People see you through your writing.
Share expert Knowledge
Ask an expert.
Share your answers
Ask questions
Help keep flame wars under control
Flaming" is what people do when they express a strongly held opinion without holding back any emotion.
Flame wars can be fun if they are under control.
Never induce flame wars with negative words or language.
Respect other people's privacy
Respect people privacy.
Don't forward emails unless given permission.
Don't snoop.