Maybe some of us spend most of our time on the internet. Perhaps, not only in our vacant time, some are already addicted on it.
What's with the internet that makes it so addictive?
News? Articles? Games? Technology? Videos? or even virtual interactions with your loved ones! almost everything!
There are a lot of things we can find on the internet that can be helpful in our daily lives but don't forget that it may be harmful too.
Now, let's jump to our topic..
How do you behave in the cyberworld?
Are you safe and secured?
Have you ever heard about "Netiquette?
Net + Etiquette = NETIQUETTE
as shown above, Netiquette is a combination of two words, NET and ETIQUETTE.
NET is a short word pertaining to the Internet while ETIQUETTE on the other hand means the proper or polite way to behave.
Netiquette is referred to as the courtesy and etiquette practices on the use of the Internet. These are guidlines that you use for electronic mails, discussion forums, blogs, online groups and communities, instant messaging, etc.
Here are some of the "Netiquette Guidelines":
☑ Remember the person or persons you are interacting with.
☑ Behave online just like how you would behave in the real world.
☑ Know where you are in cyberspace.
☑ Respect other people's time and bandwidth.
☑ Make yourself look good online.
☑ Share expert knowledge.
☑ Help keep flame wars under control.
☑ Respect other people's privacy.
☑ Do not abuse your power.
☑ Be forgiving of other people's mistake.
Most of the guidelines shown above remind you that you must respect and be at peace with everyone.
All the guidelines shown are also guidelines which we use in our daily face-to-face transactions or activities. By observing all these guidelines, you will be able to work well with others who are online.
So please spread the word to prevent toxic.
"Usually you are not safe and secure on the Internet."
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