Netiquette

ONLINE ETHICS & ETIQUETTE

• Recognize that your cyber avatar, or your online representation, is not another world but an extension of your personality and an extension of the existingsociety that you are part of.

• You should apply the values and conduct learned since childhood in the online extension of our society. The values and conduct imparted to us, such as respect, kindness, and courtesy to others, should be observed as we expect to receive them from others.

• Keep in mind that there are laws existing in our society and on the web. Remember that there are punishments laid by the government, not for the sake of punishing, but for peace and order among netizens.

• Keep in mind that there are differences among the individuals you will interact with and the individuals who will read your published content. Be sensitive with their beliefs, cultures, and religions.

• Everything published on the Web should be considered as copyrighted or owned by another individual. For educational purposes, make sure to write the reference, cite the author/s, and attribute.

• If materials from the Web are going to be used in another site and will be published, you should seek permission from the author.

• It is unethical to disseminate the personal information of others without their permission. Using the Web to distribute photos, videos, and other pieces of information is also not acceptable.

• In sending correspondence in either e-mail or chat, be careful in selecting words to communicate. As much as possible, use the appropriate manner of communication and avoid threatening and disrespectful words.