What is Netiquette?

Nowadays, a lot of people feel anoyed when using internet  because some people are irresponsible and do not follow the etiquette on the internet. this etiquette on the internet called netiquette. Good netiquette involves respecting others' privacy and not do anything online that will annoy or frustrate other people. We need Netiquette because this will be our guide while using Internet facilities such as individual Web sites, emails, newsgroups, message boards, chat rooms or Web communities. We must also follow this for us to be disciplined and for us to be a better persons. When we follow netiquette, we respect other people. When we follow netiquette and respect other people, people will respect us too. When you encounter a newbie (someone new to the Internet) you do not want him/her to venture into cyberspace until he/she are already familiar with the acceptable rules of Internet behavior. Help him/her and with a little practice he/she can become a responsible Netizen(a user of the Internet, especially a habitual or avid one).

     Example of good netiquette :

1.  Include context. When commenting on a message thread it is good netiquette to include a relevant quote from the original message to give context to your comment.
2.  Check, then click. Before you post a comment, double check that you are saying exactly what you want to say. One small error can completely change the meaning of your message, so read and read again before sending.We are only human. Remember that an actual person with real feelings, beliefs, imperfections and emotions is behind every message, email or comment. It's sometimes easy to get carried away and write something that you would not dream of saying to someone's face.
3. Do you get it? Jokes, dark humour and sarcasm are often difficult to convey over the internet. So to avoid potential misunderstandings always indicate the humourous nature of your comment. You could do this by using emoticons, putting “lol” (laugh out loud) at the end of the message or by starting with a phrase like, “On a lighter note...”
4. Newbies. We were all once new to emails, messaging and forum posts, so always try and help someone new who is making mistakes.
5.  Be yourself. If you want to get the most out of communicating online, be yourself. Making up false profiles and alter egos will only discourage people from talking openly with you and taking you seriously. Remember that most trolls and cyberbullies use false profiles, so be careful not to be taken as one.
6.  Express yourself. Don't be afraid to express yourself openly and honestly. Netiquette is not about restricting expression but about making it easier for people to understand.
7.  Allow others to express themselves too. Remember that everybody has an opinion, so allow them to express it. You may have to agree to disagree on many issues, but just make your point and move on. Don’t let a simple difference of opinion escalate into an argument.
8. Don’t SHOUT. Avoid writing whole words or sentences in capital letters. This is the equivalent of someone SCREAMING IN YOUR EAR!
9.  Respect people’s privacy. Don't pass on another person’s private information or photos unless you have their permission. Not only is this bad netiquette but you may also be accused of cyberbullying or online harassment.
10. Avoid conflict. Trading insults and abuse – also known as ‘flaming’ – is not good netiquette. It is pointless and negative and could get you banned from the site. Avoid being drawn into fights and never post abuse on someone’s message board.

After we all know what is netiquette and example of good netiquette, lets follow the netiquette and respect other people, so people can respect us too. If we dont do this, people will not respect us and do not angry at them if they do something bad to you too. when everyone follow the netiquette, we all can enjoy the internet conveniently.

source :

http://www.cybersmile.org/advice-help/category/examples-of-good-netiquette

http://icastudillo.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/why-do-we-need-netiquette/