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All you need to know about Netiquette

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 1.  What is netiquette?  Netiquette is a word from the words net and etiquette . Netiquette is a set of guidelines for polite and respectful behavior when using the internet. When using the internet, you should always remember that you are communicating with people. As in real life, rules of etiquette are necessary on the internet. Netiquette is important to avoid misunderstandings and cyberbullying. Knowing the basic netiquette rules helps us avoid disrespect and mean words to others online. We use the term netiquette to mean a body of conventions and manners for using the Internet as a tool for communication or data exchange, practiced or advocated by a group of people. In this sense, netiquette includes laws, regulations, as well as good manners and practices. ( https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10447318.2023.2188534 )  Benefits of Netiquette ( https://www.coursehero.com/file/p3ef7vs/Benefits-of-Netiquette-Netiquette-helps-users-develop-and-maintain...

How to practice Netiquette

How to practice netiquette We can practice netiquette when communicating on the net by applying the simple rules of netiquette, such as: Using Respectful Language Using proper grammar/spelling Respecting other people's time and privacy Avoid online fights/arguments There are many other rules of netiquette that we can do but these are some very simple ones that anyone can do. One way you can practice netiquette is by commenting your own thoughts or opinions on a blog, or you can just simply chat your friends. Just remember to always be aware of what you are saying and apply the rules of netiquette. We should know the rules of netiquette because it shows respect and privacy to other users. Some scenarios/situations that you may encounter and how to handle them First Scenario: Someone shared/spread false information regarding a specific topic The best way to handle this is by correcting them in a nice and respectful manner, most of the time they will listen and correct it. If they don...

EXTRA (Video links, Reflection, Group Contribution)

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EXTRA (Video links, Reflection, Credits) Video Links:                                   "Netiquette: A Student's Guide to Digital Etiquette" What is Netiquette?                                                           How to Follow Proper Netiquette Rules Reflection: We have learned a lot about netiquette, netiquette helps us communicate with others on the net in a respectful manner without offending anyone or breaking any rules. Netiquette also benefits everyone including ourselves, it helps us figure out on what to do when we encounter disrespectful or inapropriate behaviour. While making this blog, we didn't encounter too many challenges, but one challenge was designing the blog and writing it. Ove...