DO'S & DONT'S

SOCIAL MEDIA
NETIQUETTE
“‘Netiquette’ is network etiquette. The do and don’ts of
online communication. It is also a set of rules that encourages
appropriate and courteous online behavior. These rules are
important as we promote communication skills, prevent
miscommunications, and help us understand what is socially
acceptable when working and collaborating online.

Do's
•Use respectful language.
Use appropriate language and avoid
profanity words so we would not hurt
other feelings. It will also further our
communication skills and relationship
with people online.
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• Apply the golden rule.
"Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you." We must have an
equal view of each other. We should treat
equally those people we meet online so
others will treat us the same as well.
•Present yourself positively.
We must admire others’ differing
opinions and perspectives. Also, help
others when possible. That's why you
can post influential topics that people
could learn a lot about it.
Dont's
•Do not argue with people on social media/
Don't be a troll.
Nowadays, many people make their
arguments about memes and politics, especially
the 2022 election are coming. We must not start
an argument and post offensive posts or
comments, because having the behavior of
being uneducated, could lead bad reputation
online. We must spread love not hate.
Remember, we will not gonna die if we don't
argue back.
•No Cyberbullying/ Don't be a bully online.
As bullying is still active in social media,
Cyberbullying may take someone's life. It is
a serious problem that should take an
action. That's why as we interact online, we
must avoid stereotyping and bullying
people.
•Don't use all caps.
We should avoid using all caps letters
because it symbolizes shouting. Other
people might misunderstand you that could
start a fight online.

•Respect other netizens' privacy.

It is better to have respect for the lives
of others. We do not have to know
everything, so don’t feel like a stalker just
to find out sensitive information on
someone’s life.
•Fact check before reposting.
Often we only read the title or a piece of a
paragraph of an article. So make sure to read
all the caption. Also, make sure to identify if
the information is credible to find out if it is
legitimate. Because otherwise, people may
believe in fake news. For instance, "Covid-19
vaccines are not effective." But the truth, we
know that these vaccines have been proven
and tested. So, think and understand
carefully before sharing.
WHAT?
•Don't talk to strangers.
We don't have to talk to someone we
never know. They may be asked for personal
information or money transactions that
should not be done. As we protect ourselves
from fraudsters and cyber attackers, we
don't have to give our credentials as
possible. We may regret the consequences if
we are fooled by these people on social
media.
•Do not plagiarize.
We can't deny that some information we
repost on social media is not originally from
us. We take it without the owner's
permission. So, don't practice that wrongs
doings. You may get caught for plagiarizing.

• Think before you click.

Check the link that contains the virus.
Because once we share it with others, not Sources:
only you could steal your credentials by
cyber hackers, but also with those people
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