Online Manners

Netiquette and Nethics

The rules of the information superhighway.

You're not dealing with computers, you're dealing with people, Sending a message that is strongly critical is called a "flame". To avoid "flaming", never say anything to someone that you would say to them in person.

The Internet is a crowded place. Like society, there are nice people and not-so-nice people. do not give out your personal information to anyone.

If someone asks that you not contact them, then you must stop. You may fell you have a right to freedom of expression, but others have the right to be free from harassment.

Cut a paste functions make electronic media extremely easy to use when communications one's own, as well as others' ideas. As long as you are using an article fro educational purposes and not selling it, you may use the information, although, it is important you cite all references.

There are many software products available on the Internet. Many of these products are offered free of charge. Be sure the product you are downloading is not a commercial product that  has been distributed illegally.

Give credit where credit is due. The work is someone is for your use, give the writer or creator credit.