The e-etiquette's that should be followed

The e-etiquette's that should be followed

Why and how we should be careful in sharing our personal details, forwarding emails, texting messages or posting comments online?

Today I want to share some basic rules with my friends so they can avoid making mistakes and putting themselves in some troubles while they are using internet or they are online. There are rules for behave properly online or we can say they are general guidelines for cyberspace behavior.

Rule 1: Remember the human

Be human when you are communicating electronically, you are using a electronic mode for communicating but after all you are trying to communicate with humans. So take care not to hurt their feelings. Take care of words you use. Stand up for yourself but not to hurt others.

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

 Some people think that a lower standard of ethics or personal behavior is acceptable in cyberspace.  People sometimes forget that there's a human being on the other side of the computer. In real life, most people are fairly law-abiding, either by disposition or because we're afraid of getting caught. In cyberspace, the chances of getting caught sometimes seem slim.

Rule 3: Respect other people's time.

When you send email or post to a discussion group, you're taking up other people's time (or hoping to). It's your responsibility to ensure that the time they spend reading your posting isn't wasted.

People have less time than ever today, precisely because they have so much information to absorb. Before you copy people on your messages, ask yourself whether they really need to know. If the answer is no, don't waste their time. If the answer is maybe, think twice before you hit the send key.

Rule 4: Make yourself look good online

You will, however, be judged by the quality of your writing. Pay attention to the content of your writing. Be sure you know what you're talking about. Make sure your notes are clear and logical. be pleasant and polite. Don't use offensive language, and don't be confrontational for the sake of confrontation.

Rule 5: Respect other people's privacy

Right to privacy is a fundamental right. It is a fundamental need of every human.

Rule 6: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes

If you do decide to inform someone of a mistake, point it out politely and preferably by private email rather than in public.

            Therefore I request to all my friends while e-mailing, online group discussion, online sharing, chatting be careful and follow the above basic guidelines. So you will not find yourself in any troublesome situation. Respect yourself and Respect others.