Definitions of netiquette

• The informal code of behaviour on the internet
• Rules about the proper and polite way to communicate with other people when you are using the Internet
• The etiquette of the Internet; polite online behavior
• A breach of netiquette might include writing an e-mail message in all capital letters because it looks like you are shouting
• Netiquette or good etiquette on the net now includes a wide variety of online spaces such as email, discussion boards, social networks, chat and texts

Advice: Think before you post

Rules of netiquette

The infographic below was created by Touro College’s Online Education Department and provides a useful list of 15 rules relating to netiquette for online discussion boards. The rules can also be applied to any social networking site or other online communication forum.

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