Lesson 8

• Online Relationship

  • Mirrors the best and the worst of face-to-face relationships
  • When things go bad online, they go really bad. Unlike the real world, there is no forgetting about it since things published online are difficult, if not impossible, to remove.
• Netiquette

  • Etiquette in the Internet (net + etiquette)
  • Rules of conduct for respectful and appropriate communication on the internet.
  • About relationships and how people behave, rather than about particular websites or pieces of technology
  • Vary across different settings
• Examples of Netiquette

  1. Be friendly and positive. Think before you write.
  2. Use proper language.
  3. Use effective communication.
  4. Be professional (for business, formalities, and work-related engagements). Avoid emoticons, slangs, and text talks.
  5. Ask for clarification.
  6. Exercise good judgment when sharing information.
  7. Respect diversity in viewpoints.
• Netiquette by Dr. Marlon J. Gomez

  1. Think of the person.

  • Consider what and how you write.

  1. Present your best side online.

  • Remain friendly and respectful, even if you disagree.
  • Capital letters on the internet mean shouting and are generally considered impolite.

  1. Read first, then ask.

  • Gather all the information before responding or asking questions.

  1. Pay attention to grammar and punctuation.

  • Faulty grammar distracts the message from the goal of the sender.
• Netiquette by Dr. Marlon J. Gomez

  1. Respect the privacy of others.

  • Do not simply forward information that has been sent to you without first obtaining permission from the original sender.
  • Before circulating private files, be sure to check with the people concerned before doing so.

  1. Forgive the mistakes of others.

  • In the event of a major error, it is best to point it out to the person in private message.
• Netiquette by Dr. Marlon J. Gomez

  1. Don’t abuse your power.

  • Don't spy on colleagues or chat participants just because you have the technical means to do so.
  • System administrators should never read private emails or find out about the salary structure in the company.

  1. Hate speech and netiquette.

  • Report offensive comments under photos to the provider of the website.
  • The providers are legally obliged to delete content which is evidently illegal within 24 hours.
• Netiquette by Dr. Marlon J. Gomez

  1. Avoid sarcasm.

  • In an educational setting, the use of sarcasm does not add to the value of the academic discourse. 

  1. Respect other people’s opinion.

  • You can disagree without being disagreeable.

  1. Always be on topic.

  • Do not post irrelevant links.
  • Post question or post topics that are relevant to the discussions 

  1. Be brief in your response.

  • It is unlikely that people will read a long winding response against a simple and concise answer.