TechNowlogy

OF NETIQUETTE
by Mari Isabelle Palacios
Rule 6 : Share expert knowledge
The internet is such a big place that connects everyone from
everywhere. Information spreads so easily, so why not share
information that are valuable? You can have the answer to multiple
people’s question. Use your platform for good. Be a person people
in need that can be looked up to for knowledge. Just be sure that
what you say is factual.
Rule 7 : Help keep flame wars under control
“Flaming” is when people lose control of their emotions and they
express themselves without holding themselves back. It may sound
provocative and tempting to respond, but it’s better to avoid those
heated discussions. It isn’t forbidden to flame. It has been
happening since the existence of the internet and it can be
sometimes entertaining to view, but be sure that you are only an
audience, not a recipient.
Rule 8 : Respect other people’s privacy
It’s just basic human decency to respect people’s privacy. It sounds
like such a nightmare for someone else to read your diary, isn’t it? It
would feel disturbing to know that someone else has been
rummaging through your personal things, and it feels the same
when someone goes through your personal messages and emails.
Respect each other’s privacy—that’s all we need to do.
Rule 9 : Don’t abuse your power
Like in every community, some people have more power than the
others. Whether it is by having more control or access, or being more
educated, you must still treat everyone with equity. There is no
situation that gives anyone a right to take advantage of another
individual. “With great power comes great responsibility”, as they say.
Rule 10 : Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes
Everyone started being part of the internet community from
somewhere, often with little to no knowledge of what the internet
contains and serves. Not everyone is also accustomed to being
disciplined. We can’t expect each individual to be perfect in the
internet, just as in real life. All you should do as a bystander is
keep your poise and always be kind. Remember, everyone makes
mistakes—consider forgiveness.
Edited by Shame Javier
TeC HN
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