Netiquette
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- Avoid sending or posting flames (angry, critical messages)
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- Be nice. Never flame or rant in a public forum. Show
respect fot the opinions of others. Avoid saying anything negative
about others even if you don't agree.
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- It's equal to shouting or screaming.
- SHOUTING REFER TO TYPING ONLINE POSTING USING CAPITAL
LETTERS. Use capital letters only when it is grammatically correct to
do so or for emphasizing a few words.
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- Things that you say or write online can be interpreted as being racist or in just general bad taste.
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- Don't send message that include content that you would not want shared with others.
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- Don't give out personal information - such as your real
name, telephone number or credit card information - to people you meet
online.
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- Never read someone's private e-mail
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- Never lean over someone else's shoulder to read something unless invited.
- Never go through anyone else's personal belongings.
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- Never copy someone else's work and post it as your own. It is against copyright law because it is considered stealing.
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- Cite others' work you use
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- It is always a good idea to ask permission before quoting
anyone, but that isn't always possible. If you want to quote someone,
keep the quote short, cite the source and put a link to the complete
written work.
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- Clearly identify a spoiler which is a message that reveals a solution to game or ending to a movie or program
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- Read the FAQ (frequently asked questions), if the one exists. Many newsgroup and Web pages have an FAQ
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- Do not assume material is accurate or up to date. Be forgiving of others' mistake
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