Discretion is advised for online activity because the internet is public. There is a chance anyone and everyone can see our data. Most people would never think to look. Others would never think about looking. Some people expose private information for others to see without trying. We are reminded that …
Accessing secure sites is an issue in online communications. The Internet is insecure in general. While it is possible to obtain the information of others online, it is not plausible. There are certain communications that require more security than others. Certificates are used for this protection at the domain level. …
Timely reply conventions etiquette manners apply to internet communication where it is necessary, customary, or acceptable. Respond in an appropriate time. Reply all is an optional auto email response button. It sends a response message to all who received the original message. Not a good idea in most circumstances. Responses …
Messages on a computer can overwhelm us. Inbox zero is a concept for dealing with them. In principle we do not have to open every message immediately as it states. We can set parameters in general for our own efficiency. Be conservative in message composition and liberal in reception. Less …
Hackers use malware, scare ware, and viruses to steal information from computers up to and including every keystroke. Spam may include malware, scareware, and virus programs. Often it takes a download to activate them. A spam link is common. It is more than unsolicited mail messages. Text message advertising is …
Internet troll flame wars happen frequently. Good Digital Citizens don’t want problems as a matter of netiquette, but trolls do. Refrain from posting how you truly feel if it is insulting to others. There are nice ways to share your opinion. Trolls usually do not get the message. Good users …
Truth, without honesty the Internet is entertainment. A joke at best. Fraud for the most part. Half stories are deceptive practices. Some of the story can be misleading. Read carefully. Untruthful communication is common online. We are coming together to create an internet society based on honesty. Netiquette rules. As …
It can be easy to do what others want us to do for affirmation. Be yourself for genuine engagement is the lesson. Learning the difference between positive and negative personal behavior comes from knowing ourselves. Class online, popular social media platforms, and all things internet are where we are known …
Some people make a text in all caps. This is a method of online harassment when not used for a title. Social media content shall be written for positive engagement. All caps capital lock and key is writing with upper case letters. It can be a single word written holding …
No hate speech online is a rule against cyberbullying. Equality is a principle of netiquette that comes from the golden rule. Intense negative communication is hate. Dealing with it is a matter of social media internet etiquette. Minimizing it is socially effective. Regulation is up to the network. Reporting works. …