3.+Netiquette

What is Netiquette?
Netiquette is about polite behaviour online, just like etiquette refers to manners and polite behaviour in society. Some netiquette rules may seem a bit silly, but they all make sharing online a more pleasant experience.

These Rules of Netiquette are excerpted from the book **//Netiquette//** by Virginia Shea. These are not just rules for kids online, but for everyone, adults included. In fact, some of these 10 rules are pretty specific to adult online environments, but you can learn from them too. A brief explanation of each rule can be found in this pdf. Or, for a really detailed answer, click on each rule below for elaboration.
 * **[|Rule 1: Remember the Human]**
 * **[|Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life]**
 * **[|Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace]**
 * **[|Rule 4: Respect other people's time and bandwidth]**
 * **[|Rule 5: Make yourself look good online]**
 * **[|Rule 6: Share expert knowledge]**
 * **[|Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under control]**
 * **[|Rule 8: Respect other people's privacy]**
 * **[|Rule 9: Don't abuse your power]**
 * **[|Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes]**

What other examples of netiquette, perhaps aimed spcifically at kids, can you think of...? Have a discussion in your small group and come up with a list. When you think you have a pretty good understanding of netiquette, try [|this quiz].