Digital Etiquette
Ten points of netiquette
1. Remember the Human Never forget that the person reading your communication is actually a person with feelings and can get hurt. Essentially never say anything online that wouldn’t say to your reader’s face.
2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life Be ethical in your engagement and know that breaking the law is bad netiquette.
3. Know where you are in cyberspace The netiquette required will differ from domain to domain. If you are in a forum of experts, your netiquette should reflect respect. Whereas if you are in a chat room with a group of friends (you know in real life) then the netiquette will differ!
4. Respect other people’s time and bandwidth When sharing files or documents, bear in mind the audience’s bandwidth. Furthermore, make sure you read the FAQs first before asking mundane questions where the answers already exist. If you disagree with a group’s discussion, don’t waste their (or your) time by telling them how stupid they are: Just stay away.
5. Make yourself look good online Check grammar and spelling before you post. Most people judge others’ intelligence based on the use of grammar and spelling. Only post on things you know about, it is not worth it to look like the fool.
6. Share expert knowledge Offer answers and help others where you can.
7. Help keep flame wars under control Don’t respond to flame-bait, don’t post spelling or grammar flames, and apologies if you have done so or perpetuated a flame-war.
8. Respect other people’s privacy Don’t give out other people’s details, online or offline.
9. Don’t abuse your power The more power you have, the more important it is how you use it.
10. Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes We all were once a newb (and no we don’t mean noob – those who know little and have no will to learn any more).
2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life Be ethical in your engagement and know that breaking the law is bad netiquette.
3. Know where you are in cyberspace The netiquette required will differ from domain to domain. If you are in a forum of experts, your netiquette should reflect respect. Whereas if you are in a chat room with a group of friends (you know in real life) then the netiquette will differ!
4. Respect other people’s time and bandwidth When sharing files or documents, bear in mind the audience’s bandwidth. Furthermore, make sure you read the FAQs first before asking mundane questions where the answers already exist. If you disagree with a group’s discussion, don’t waste their (or your) time by telling them how stupid they are: Just stay away.
5. Make yourself look good online Check grammar and spelling before you post. Most people judge others’ intelligence based on the use of grammar and spelling. Only post on things you know about, it is not worth it to look like the fool.
6. Share expert knowledge Offer answers and help others where you can.
7. Help keep flame wars under control Don’t respond to flame-bait, don’t post spelling or grammar flames, and apologies if you have done so or perpetuated a flame-war.
8. Respect other people’s privacy Don’t give out other people’s details, online or offline.
9. Don’t abuse your power The more power you have, the more important it is how you use it.
10. Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes We all were once a newb (and no we don’t mean noob – those who know little and have no will to learn any more).
(IIE Module Manual DIGC5110 )
2 Penalties for failing to meet this
Failing to meet this guide lines may result you be regarded as a person who is not responsible and following the digital law, in some other instances you will be plagiarizing the work of other which is a serious offence because suspension or expulsion could be implemented if you fail to meet the guidelines of the etiquette(IIE Module manual DIGC 5110)
3 Management of the etiquette
I could manage the etiquette by making awareness of the guidelines in the workplaces by posters or on notice boards, I would also implement workshops for employees so that they understand the etiquette and the penalties if not followed
4 References
The Independent institute of Education.2015.Digital citizenship module manual 2015. First edition. unpublished
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