The choices you make as you’re using the internet—like behaving ethically and communicating politely—are part of your digital identity.
Just as we have standards for behavior in real life, we have standards for behavior online.
Following online etiquette —or netiquette—shows that we respect others’ time and want to treat them with decency.
Your online “voice” should be clear, easy to understand, and appropriate to the situation.
Avoid typing in all capital letters, which is the online equivalent of shouting.
In online conversations or “threads,” stick to the topic. Don’t comment with irrelevant or inaccurate information.
Avoid being a troll or engaging with trolls.
Trolls are users who deliberately insult others, or try to start arguments with others by saying hateful, extreme, or offensive things
It’s easy to be anonymous online, but don’t let that be an excuse for bad behavior that you wouldn’t condone in public.
Be considerate of privacy; yours and others.
Asking permission before posting a video of a friend to your social media account is an example of being considerate of someone else’s privacy.
Nothing is truly private online, and you should assume that online content lives forever.
Don’t post things you might one day regret!
Just as we have standards for behavior in real life, we have standards for behavior online.
Following online etiquette —or netiquette—shows that we respect others’ time and want to treat them with decency.
Your online “voice” should be clear, easy to understand, and appropriate to the situation.
Avoid typing in all capital letters, which is the online equivalent of shouting.
In online conversations or “threads,” stick to the topic. Don’t comment with irrelevant or inaccurate information.
Avoid being a troll or engaging with trolls.
Trolls are users who deliberately insult others, or try to start arguments with others by saying hateful, extreme, or offensive things
It’s easy to be anonymous online, but don’t let that be an excuse for bad behavior that you wouldn’t condone in public.
Be considerate of privacy; yours and others.
Asking permission before posting a video of a friend to your social media account is an example of being considerate of someone else’s privacy.
Nothing is truly private online, and you should assume that online content lives forever.
Don’t post things you might one day regret!
