What is it? Netiquette is a word made up of ‘Internet’ and ‘etiquette.’ It’s basically about good manners on the web. What is regarded as good and bad manners varies from site to site but this basic guide should give you a good start.
Why are manners important on the web? Same reason they are important everywhere else. It’s good to have manners just as you would if talking to someone face-to-face or over the ‘phone. Similarly, pleases and thank yous are endlessly worth while and if you must swear, replace a few letters with asterisks like th*s to spare blushes.
OK, what about SHOUTING? Typing in CAPS is SHOUTING. It’s one way of getting your emotions across online but if you don’t want someone shouting at you in real life, don’t shout at them online.
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