NETIQUETTE

What would you do?

You receive an email offer for free DVD’s.

forward it to all your friends

delete it without opening it
open it to see what it says
 TRY AGAIN!

Forwarding e-mail offers is

impolite, can spread viruses, and
is called “spamming.”
 WAY TO GO!
If an offer looks too good to be true it
probably is! Don’t open email with obvious
advertising gimmicks.
 TRY AGAIN!
Opening suspicious email can cause problems
such as viruses and spyware.
 Do you practice proper
“netiquette”?
Click on the computer below to view a video
on how to follow good manners online:

You must have Netscape 7.0 to view the video.

 What are the rules for good
netiquette?
 Don’t copy software from the internet or
friends. It’s like stealing and is illegal.
 Don’t forward jokes or other prank email.
 Always give credit for information you use
from the internet. Don’t use someone else’s
ideas without citing them.
 What types of activities are considered
bad manners online?
 Spamming—sending unwanted e-mails
 Flaming—comments which cause strong
feelings of hatred.
 Hacking—breaking into computers to steal
or tamper with files
 GOOD NETIQUETTE
Character is what you do when
no one
else is watching!
 Bibliography

Video:
http://disney.go.com/family/webmania/
index.html

Sources:
http://www.uni.uiuc.edu/library/computerlit/
scenarios.html