Netiqette: Just Like a Linear Equation

Representation:

{Rules for behaving properly online}= {Rule 1, Rule 2, …, Rule 9, Rule 10}

Rule 1= Remember the Human

Rule 2= Behave online as you do in real life

Rule 3= Know where you are in cyberspace

Rule 4= Respect other people’s time and bandwidth

Rule 5= Make yourself look good online

Rule 6= Share expert knowledge

Rule 7= Help keep flame wars under control

Rule 8= Respect other people’s privacy

Rule 9= Don’t abuse your power

Rule 10= Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes

Working Equation:

Netiquette = Internet + Etiquette

Netiquette = {rules for behaving properly online}

Netiquette = {Rule 1, Rule 2, …, Rule 9, Rule 10}

Final Answer: A set of rules for behaving properly online