2. Netiquette (Internet Etiquette)
"Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette",
refers to the set of practices
created over the years to make
the Internet experience pleasant for everyone.
3. Netiquette Basics
The four basic rules of netiquette
are summarized below:
• Help the Newbies
• Research Before Asking
• Remember Emotion
• People Aren't Organizations
4. Netiquette Of Sending
The following rules of netiquette apply
to the sending of messages, and
generally apply to email, the newsgroups,
and mailing lists.
5. Netiquette Of Sending
• Be brief
• Use white space
• Use descriptive subject lines
• Stay on-topic
• Be careful sending attachments
6. Netiquette Of Sending
• Copy the minimum number of people
• Include your email address
• Respect non-commercial spaces
• Avoid flaming
7. Netiquette Of Replying
Generally apply to email, the newsgroups, and mailing lists.
• Replying and forwarding
• Summarize for the group
• Check current information before replying
• Reference past communications
• Acknowledge important communications
8. Netiquette Of Confidentiality
The following rules of netiquette concern
Internet confidentiality:
• Don't publicize other's email addresses
• Never send what you don't read
• Remember archiving
• Respect copyright
9. 1. Don't Publicize Other's Email Addresses
• Don't distribute other people's email addresses
to strangers by email or by posting
messages to the Usenet newsgroups, unless
the email is on a public work
and obviously intended for distribution.
10. 2. Never Send What You Don't Read
• Never forward an email you haven't read,
or send someone an attachment you
haven't examined.
Many people have been badly embarrassed
by forgetting this rule.
11. 3. Remember Archiving
• Remember that many mailing lists,
newsgroups, and even some
chat groups and email
systems archive information.
12. 4. Respect Copyright
• Always clearly identify the author of
work that is not your own.
• If you are forwarding or posting
someone else's work, don't alter or
edit their words
