What constitutes good etiquette (commonly referred to as “netiquette”) on the Internet?
Most of us access the Internet through commercial Internet providers or national and local online services. There are some rules in dealing with these services that are good habits to follow: -When first logging on to a service, you may be allowed to pick your online name. Some people pick silly pseudonyms, but you may want to stick with an easily recognizable name, such as your first initial and last name. Remember that the name you pick will result in others’ first impressions of you. -When signing on to a service and filling out personal information, use abbreviations carefully. While it may be obvious to you that Den refers to Denver, it probably isn’t to others around the world. -If your service has a time limit, please observe it. Some online services have limited facilities, and others may be trying to dial in. -Don’t blame system operators for problems. If you’re having connection problems, there are many parts of the connection which could be at fault, including phone lines an
