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Netiquette

E-guides on social interaction and communicating electronically
Communicating clearly on the Internet without creating misunderstandings can be a challenge. One problem is that you haven't any facial expressions, body language, or environment to help you express yourself; another that there is little "give and take" for developing what you mean to say or are discussing
These guidelines hopefully will help you:
Be clear - Make sure the subject line (e-mail) or title (web page) reflects your content
Use appropriate language - If you have a question on whether or not you are too emotional, don't send the message, save it, and review it "later", remember: no one can guess your mood, see your facial expressions, etc. All they have are your words, and your words can express the opposite of what you feel. Don't use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS--it's equal to shouting or screaming
Be brief - If your message is short, people will be more likely to read it
Make a good impression - Your words and content represent you; review/edit your words and images before sending
Be selective on what information you put in an e-mail or on a web site: Information on the Internet is very public, and can seen by anyone in the world including criminals, future employers, and governments
Forward e-mail messages you receive only with permission of the sender
Remember you are not anonymous What you write in an e-mail and web site can be traced back to you
Obey copyright laws Don't use others' images, content, etc. without permission
Don't forward e-mail, or use web site content without permission Visit the Library of Congress' Guide on "Copyright Basics"
Cite others' work you use Refer to the Guide on “Citation”
Use distribution lists appropriately and with permission
Do not send SPAM SPAM is posting or e-mailing unsolicited e-mail, often advertising messages, to a wide audience (another way of thinking of it is electronic junk mail)