Netiquette

When communicating electronically, with e-mail, USENET and other services on a network which we are used to from everyday life, there are certain rules of conduct one should abide to. We call these rules netiquette. For a summary of guidelines when using written communication see here.

Serious users on the Internet expect other users to know and follow these rules. Any behaviour which not complying with these rules will likely be considered a nuisance.

Generally when you are communicating on the Internet: Remember that you are communicating with other human beings. You can find more rules about behaving on the Internet by following the relevant links.

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