The Core Rules of Netiquette

"Netiquette" is "Internet Etiquette" and Virginia Shea literally wrote the book on this subject, Netiquette.  Taken from the book is this list of the "Core Rules of Netiquette," a must-read for all bloggers and others who participate in Internet-centered discussions.  You can (and should!) click on each rule for elaboration.  We post this for the education of those who may never have seen these concepts, but do not intend it to be a discussion item -- hence, the topic is closed to comments.

• Introduction

• Rule 1: Remember the Human

• Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow 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