Netiquette

Rule 1: Remember the Human (you are communicating with a person)

Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life (the Golden Rule)

Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace (Specific rules may apply: FAQ and Lurking; how to reply and to whom)

Rule 4: Respect other people's time and bandwidth (chain mail, attachments)

Rule 5: Make yourself look good online (Spell Check, Grammar)

Rule 6: Share expert knowledge (help others)

Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under control (Fire breeds fire)

Rule 8: Respect other people's privacy (Forwarding other's email)

Rule 9: Don't abuse your power (if you have any)

Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes (See rule number1)

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