Netiquette

NETIQUETTE (Do's and Don'ts for using Internet)

:-) 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.