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NETIQUETTES
What I Know
Privacy, security, and good netizenship are
essential words that you have to remember
when you are on the Internet. Do you know
your limitations in social media? Do you feel
responsible for what you are posting? Do you
think first before you click? Let us find out!

Answer Yes, if you agree with the statement,

and No, if you disagree.
What I Know
___________1. My computer has an antivirus,
so it is okay to open most email attachments
like e-cards and video files.

___________2. Your friend told you that his

college application was rejected because you
posted a video of him doing crazy stuff at a
party. You posted the video several years ago
but later took it down to protect your friend’s
reputation. Is it possible that the college
found the video?
What I Know
___________3. You and your best friend play a
lot of video games. One time, she asks
you for your password so she can help you
level up and get in-game money. She promises
to keep your password a secret. Is it okay to
give away your password?

___________4. You received an email stating

that your mother's bank account is going
to be forfeited if you do not respond to the
email. Is it safe to reply?
What I Know
___________5. You forgot that
your essay for English class is
due tomorrow. While
doing your research, you found
a website offering free essays.
___________6. There is a danger
in posting information about a
future vacation.
What I Know
___________7. Letting people know
your birthday is probably a must if
you want to get as many gifts as
possible. But having it in your
profile makes you vulnerable to
identity theft.
___________8. If there is no
copyright notice, it's okay to copy a
Web page.
What I Know
___________9. Lurking is sometimes considered
impolite. It is the practice of reading discussions
without contributing to them

___________10. Your cousin asked for your

fabulous zucchini cake recipe at the last
family function. While you're sending it to him,
you decide to e-mail it to all 500 people in your
address book as well. It is an example of
email spam.
What I Know
____________11. If someone insults
and uses offensive language towards
you online, you should reply in the
same manner.

_____________12. If someone uses

offensive language online, always
respond and not worry as no one
knows who you are online.
What I Know
_____________13. It is ok to constantly
give our friends e-mail or items online
which they do not need.

_____________14. Remember your

audience. If you are putting something
on a web page remember that
everyone in the world will have access
to it.
What I Know

_____________15. You are responsible

for your actions on the internet.
 WHAT’S IN
In this generation, people are dependent
on the Internet. Like how people
socialize face to face, we should follow
etiquette at all times as it mirrors our
personality. Being on different platforms,
we should be aware of our actions and
protect ourselves at the same time.
Remember that once something has
been shared online, it cannot be deleted.
 Compare and contrast the scenario in the picture. Describe how
Jimmy and Boggart are the same and different and in using social
media. Plot your answer in the Venn diagram.
What’s New
 Core Rules of Netiquette
NETIQUETTE, or NETWORK ETIQUETTE,
is concerned with the "proper" manner of
communication in the online
environment. Whenever you
communicate in the virtual world,
consider the following "rules," adapted
from Virginia Shea's Core Rules of
Netiquette.
Rule 1:
Remember
the Human
Rule 1: Remember the Human
When communicating electronically, whether through
email, instant message, discussion post, text, or
another method, practice the Golden Rule: Do unto
others as you would have others do unto you.
Remember, your written words are read by real people,
all deserving of respectful communication. Before you
press "send" or "submit," ask yourself, "Would I be okay
with this if someone else had written it?"
Rule 2: Adhere to
the same
standards of
behavior online
that you follow in
real life
 Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards
of behavior online that you follow in
real life
While it can be argued that standards of behavior may
be different in the virtual world, they certainly should not
be lower. You should do your best to act within the laws
and ethical manners of society whenever you inhabit
"cyberspace.“ Would you behave rudely to someone
face-to-face? On most occasions, no. Neither
should you behave this way in the virtual world.
Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace
 Rule 3: Know where you are in
cyberspace
"Netiquette varies from domain to domain." (Shea,
1994) Depending on where you are in the virtual world,
the same written communication can be acceptable in
one area, where it might be considered inappropriate in
another. What you text to a friend may not be
appropriate in an email to a classmate or colleague.
 Rule 4: Respect other people's time
and bandwidth
Electronic communication takes time: time to read and time in
which to respond. Most people today lead busy lives, just like
you do, and don’t have time to read or respond to frivolous
emails or discussion posts. As a virtual world communicator, it
is your responsibility to make sure that the time spent reading
your words isn't wasted. Make your written communication
meaningful and to the point, without extraneous text or
superfluous graphics or attachments that may take
forever to download.
 Rule 5: Make yourself look good
online
One of the virtual world's best things is the lack of judgment
associated with your physical appearance, the sound of your
voice, or the clothes you wear (unless you post a video of
yourself singing Karaoke in a clown outfit.) The quality of your
writing will judge you, so keep the following tips in mind:
Always check for spelling and grammar errors
Know what you're talking about and state it clearly
Be pleasant and polite.
 Rule 6: Share expert knowledge
The Internet offers its users many benefits; one is the ease in
which information can be shared or accessed, and in fact, this
"information sharing“ capability is one of the reasons the
Internet was founded. So in the spirit of the Internet's
"founding fathers," share what you know! When you post a
question and receive intelligent answers, share the results with
others.
 Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under
control
What is meant by "flaming" and "flame wars?" "Flaming is
what people do when they express a strongly held opinion
without holding back any emotion." (Shea, 1994). As an
example, think of the kinds of passionate comments you might
read on a sports blog. While "flaming" is not necessarily
forbidden in virtual communication, "flame wars," when two or
three people exchange angry posts between one another,
must be controlled, or the camaraderie of the group could be
compromised. Don’t feed the flames; extinguish them by
guiding the discussion back to a more productive
Rule 8: Respect other people's privacy
Depending on what you are reading in the virtual world, be it
an online class discussion forum, Facebook page, or an email,
you may be exposed to some private or personal information
that needs to be handled with care. Perhaps someone is
sharing some medical news about a loved one or discussing a
situation at work. What do you think would happen if this
information "got into the wrong hands?“ Embarrassment? Hurt
feelings? Loss of a job? Just as you expect others to respect
your privacy, so should you respect the privacy of others. Be
sure to err on the side of caution when deciding to discuss or
not to discuss virtual communication
 Rule 9: Don't abuse your power
Like in face-to-face situations, there are people in
cyberspace who have more "power" than others. They
have more expertise in technology or have years of
experience in a particular skill or subject matter. Maybe
it is you who possesses all of this knowledge and
power! Just remember: knowing more than others do or
having more power than others may have does not give
you the right to take advantage of anyone. Think of
Rule 1: Remember the human.
 Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people's
mistakes
Not everyone has the same amount of experience working in
the virtual world. And not everyone knows the rules of
Netiquette. At some point, you will see a stupid question, read
an unnecessarily long response, or encounter misspelled
words; when this happens, practice kindness and forgiveness
as you would hope someone would do if you had committed
the same offense. If it's a minor "offense," you might want
to let it slide. If you feel compelled to respond to a mistake, do
so in a private email rather than a public forum.