Digital
Etiquette

What is it?

rules for online

examples: no cursing,
no bullying, no trolling

like code of conduct

how we communicate?

communication
example

instant messaging

blog, SNS

chat rooms

Why important?

online ->
easy to say rude things
(never do this in person)

easy to stay
anonymous
(unidentified)

called "flaming"

leads to "flame wars"

"trolls" ->
look for flame wars

make people
become brave

How should you
communicate online?

posting about
your friends

Emails & IMs

write clearly,
to the point

X abb. in formal events

X all cabs ->
makes you seem shouting

humors -> not always good

Re-read what you wrote

BEST: not to post it

in case you do it,
ask for permission

remember Internet -> X private