Internet Etiquette

Etiquette in technology is the conduct that is socially acceptable in an online or digital situation. While etiquette is ingrained into culture, etiquette in technology is a fairly recent concept. Although certain rules have been established for correct etiquette while using technology, many users believe that current users are not as well-mannered in etiquette for digital devices, such as the computer or a cell phone.

Rules in e-mail
1. Not everybody can receive your fancily formatted emails. Some may even react furious. To be safe rather than sorry, send plain text emails only when in doubt. 2. Do you make these mistakes in your email subjects? (The key to getting your messages read is not to be clever.) 3. Forwarding emails is a great way of sharing ideas, but make sure the original idea is not hidden in obfuscation. 4. Email hoaxes often contain stories that are intriguing, and sure to irritate. Here's how to spot and stop urban legends. 5. Make sure you're not spreading worms and viruses via email or act as a vehicle for spreading spam. All this can be caused by malicious emails. Fortunately, there's protection.

Rules in forums.
1. Don't give out detailed information about yourself, such as your age, your telephone or mobile number or your home address even if people ask for it. 2. . If someone asks where you're from, it's best only to say a region or a town give anyone your home address. 3. The only name you should give out on the forums is your registered username or your first name. 4. Never send a picture of yourself, your family or your friends to anyone you don't already know and trust. 5. Don't post your email address on the forums. The last thing you want is people hassling you with email messages or adding your address to their spamming lists!

Rules in chat
1. Please remember when chatting in the Foyer that all members of the community are welcome to chat here. Please keep this in mind when chatting and discussing topics. Attacking adoptive parents or those hoping to adopt because they have adopted or hope to adopt falls in line with this. 2. Monitor decisions are final and are not open to debate. There are often behind the scenes details to which you are not privy. Certainly you can question or comment on a decision directly to a monitor via PM or to admin via email, but remember, it is not up for debate. 3. Discussing banned members is only allowed in the context of general discussion, but discussing the banning or reasons behind it are not allowed. 4. Members who require excessive reminders of the rules or whose participation results in excessive need for monitor/admin attention may be banned without warning. 5. Private Messages and/or e-mails that are exchanged privately, are not to be posted on the forums, in chat or in Private Message without consent of all parties involved. Discussions stemming from the topic of a Private Message or e-mailed conversation are fine, provided the above rules are followed.

Rules in general internet use

1. No Expectation of Privacy The Monadnock Regional School Districts computers remain under the control, custody and supervision of the school district at all times. Students have no expectation of privacy in their use of district computers, including e-mail, stored files and Internet access logs. 2. Compensation for Losses, Costs and/or Damages The student and his/her parents/guardians are responsible for compensating the school district for any losses, costs or damages incurred by the district for violations of Board policies and district rules while the student is using district computers, including the cost of investigating such violations. The district assumes no responsibility for any unauthorized charges or costs incurred by an employee while using school district computers. 3. Student Security A student is not allowed to reveal his/her full name, address, telephone number, social security number or other personal information on the Internet without prior permission from a teacher. Students should never agree to meet people they have contacted through the Internet without parental permission. Students should inform their teacher if they access information or messages that are dangerous, inappropriate or make them uncomfortable in any way. 4. System Security The security of the school districts computers, networks and Internet services is a high priority. Any student who identifies a security problem must notify his/her teacher immediately. The student shall not demonstrate the problem to others or access unauthorized material. Any user who attempts to breach system security, causes a breach of system security or fails to report a system security problem shall be subjected to disciplinary and/or legal action in addition to having his/her computer privileges limited, suspended or revoked. 5. Acceptable Use The districts computers, networks and Internet services are provided for educational purposes and research consistent with the districts educational mission, curriculum and instructional goals. All Board policies, district rules and expectations concerning student conduct and communications apply when students are using computers. Students are also expected to comply with all specific instructions from teachers and other school staff or volunteers when using the districts computers.

What is emoticons?
Emotions are reactions that engage the mind and the body. Emotions are the result of a logical appraisal of the probability that a situation will effect a positive or negative change to our physical or psychological well being. There are consequently positive and negative emotions, depending upon the predicated change.

Abbreviations
AAMOF as a matter of fact BBFN bye bye for now BTW

Emoticons
:) or :-) happiness, sarcasm, or joke :( or :-( unhappiness :] or :-]

by the way BYKT but you knew that CMIIW correct me if I'm wrong EOL end of lecture FAQ

jovial happiness :[ or :-[ despondent unhappiness :D or :-D jovial happiness :I or :-I indifference

frequently asked question(s) FITB fill in the blank FWIW for what it's worth FYI for your information HTH

:-/ or :-\ undecided, confused, or skeptical :Q or :-Q confusion :S or :-S incoherence or loss of words :@ or :-@

hope this helps IAC in any case IAE in any event ICL in Christian love IMCO in my considered opinion IMHO in my humble opinion IMNSHO in my not so humble opinion

shock or screaming :O or :-O surprise, yelling or realization of an error