We as a Responsible Netizens

Who are the Netizens? What is netiquette? What are the basic principles to use in solving your own Netiquette dilemmas?

           

WE are the Netizens or the computer users. Netiquette is simply stated, it’s network etiquette—that is, the etiquette of cyberspace. And “etiquette” means the forms required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be required in social or official life. In other words, Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving proper online.

To be a responsible Netizens, we should use the basic principles in solving our own netiquette dilemmas. First is Remember the Human: When you communicate electronically, all you see is a computer screen. You don't have the opportunity to use facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice to communicate your meaning; words -- lonely written words -- are all you've got. Second is Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life: In real life, most people are fairly law-abiding, either by disposition or because we're afraid of getting caught. In cyberspace, the chances of getting caught sometimes seem slim. And, perhaps because people sometimes forget that there's a human being on the other side of the computer, some people think that a lower standard of ethics or personal behavior is acceptable in cyberspace. Third is Know where you are in cyberspace:Because Netiquette is different in different places, it's important to know Where you are. The fourth is Respect other people's time and bandwidth:It's a cliché that people today seem to have less time than ever before, even though (or perhaps because) we sleep less and have more labor-saving devices than our grandparents did. When you send email or post to a discussion group, you're taking up other people's time (or hoping to).It's our responsibility to ensure that the time they spend reading your posting isn't wasted.The word "bandwidth" is sometimes used synonymously with time, but it's really a different thing. Bandwidth is the information-carrying capacity of the wires and channels that connect everyone in cyberspace.The word "bandwidth" is also sometimes used to refer to the storage capacity of a host system. Fifth is Make yourself look good online:Networks -- particularly discussion groups -- let you reach out to people you'd otherwise never meet. And none of them can see you. Sixth is Share expert knowledge:Don't be afraid to share what you know. The seventh is Help keep flame wars under control:"Flaming" is what people do when they express a strongly held opinion without holding back any emotion. It's the kind of message that makes people respond.The eight is Respect other people's privacy:Failing to respect other people's privacy is not just bad Netiquette. It could also cost you your job. Nineth is Don't abuse your power. And last but not the list the tenth is Be forgiving of other people's mistakes: Everyone was a network newbie once. And not everyone has had the benefit of reading this book. So when someone makes a mistake -- whether it's a spelling error or a spelling flame, a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer -- be kind about it. If it's a minor error, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before reacting. Having good manners yourself doesn't give you license to correct everyone else.
We should be responsible as a Netizens. Don't let the others to use your e-mail address and password because this may cause you a problem. for example one of your friend know your d-mail add. and password then he/she used it in bad way or she may hock it. If that's happened the problem will not be pass on your friend but yours, because it's your responsibilities to take care of it.