:-) When sending e-mail to someone you do not know, be courteous.
:-) Before sending a request to initiate a real-time conversation, ask yourself why you are doing this and how the other person is likely to respond.
:-( When people online get angry at you, they may perform an action known as flaming, DON'T PARTICIPATE.
<:-I Be careful about spelling, grammar and phrasing
;-| Use subject lines in e-mail and Netnews
:-O Use quoted material sparingly.
{ : - ] Learn to communicate your emotions using "smileys". (See the beginning of every line and turn the paper sideways!!) (:-)
| - ) Keep your cool.
:-\ Be selective; don't crowd the network
%-) Avoid using the system during busy periods.
:-o Make sure to log off all systems.
=) Do not tie up connections for long periods of time.
:< Do not copy large amounts of data simply because it's available.
:-1 Try to break large amounts of information into several smaller groups
(:-) REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE A GUEST.