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Internet Etiquette

1. Golden Rule


2. Core Rules


3. Be Nice


4. Domain Rules

Digital Citizen Netiquette

1. Core Rules


2. Internet Ethics


3. Email Address


4. Internet Access


5. Social Media

Internet Etiquette Netiquette

1. Spell check


2. No All Caps


3. Tell the truth


4. Be yourself


5. Do not flame


6. Do not spam


7. Be conservative


8. Do not send email at night


9. Shop secure sites


10. Use discretion

Chrome Netiquette

1. Clean Up Cookies


2. Save Web Page


3. Bookmark Websites


4. Sign In


5. Translate Pages

Internet Explorer Netiquette

1. Shortcuts


2. Manage Add Ons


3. Search Providers


4. Tab Rows


5. Reopen Closed

Safari Netiquette

1. Disable Auto-Complete


2. Address Bar Search


3. Clear Data


4. Big Text Boxes


5. Deep Searching

Firefox Netiquette

1. Bookmark


2. Save Searches


3. Shortcuts


4. Downloads


5. Use Add-Ons

Social Media Netiquette

1. Don't Lie


2. Don't Hate


3. Sharing is caring


4. No cursing


5. No disrespect


6. Share accurate info.


7. Correct mistakes


8. Show Love


9. Respect privacy


10. Everything in moderation
    

Picture Network Netiquette

1. Good Photos


2. Ask For Pics


3. No Unflattering Pics


4. Post Pics Moderately


5. Fast Photos


6. Show First


7. Out of The Way

Pinterest Netiquette

1. Plan Boards


2. Find Sources


3. Read The TOS


4. Good Descriptions


5. No SEO

Instagram Netiquette

1. Twitter Username


2. Enhance


3. Hashtag


4. Straight Up & Down


5. Variety


6. A Photo A Day


7. No Screen Shots


8. Like & Comment Who You Follow


9. Let Users Follow


10. Classy Pictures

Blog Netiquette

1. Attack issues


2. One Topic


3. Permalink


4. Opinions isn't fact


5. Cite references


6. Small paragraphs


7. Moderate


8. Respond to comments


9. Post regularly


10. Comment on other blogs

Blogger Netiquette

1. Full paragraphs


2. No Cross-posting


3. Share


4. Promote moderately


5. No names


6. Keywords work


7. Opinions are real


8. Use credible sources


9. Truth


10. Newsworthy posts

Micro-Blog Netiquette

1. Two line limit


2. No controversy


3. Share stories


4. Make news


5. Positive words


6. Organize


7. Read


8. Follow


9. Forward


10. Find

Twitter Netiquette

1. Direct Message


2. Read selectively


3. Set boundaries


4. No abbreviated curses


5. Use whole words


6. Credit sources


7. Don't over tweet


8. Simple Tweets


9. List


10. Leave space


11. Promote others


12. Check your links

Social Network Netiquette

1. Cyber friends first


2. Constructive criticism


3. Friend Cautiously


4. Unfriend reasonably


5. Always think positive


6. Share encouraging words


7. Pictures are fun


8. Engagement is good


9. Delete the bad words


10. Embrace diversity

Facebook Netiquette

1. Smile Bright


2. Know your friends


3. Use privacy settings


4. No shirtless pics


5. Decline friend requests


6. Work friendly


7. Engage


8. Respond to comments


9. Login Regularly


10. Don't tag friends


11. Update for everyone

Like Netiquette

1. Be nice!


2. Be reasonable.


3. Let others like you.


4. Share!


5. Like, Earn!


6. Friends


7. Read it!

LinkedIn Netiquette

1. Ask for recs


2. Use a unique URL


3. Recommend your co-workers


4. Honesty is the best policy


5. Share Addresses


6. Login once a week


7. Ask questions


8. Answer questions


9. Link


10. Update regularly

MySpace Netiquette

1. Post a lot of pics


2. Update a lot


3. Promote yourself


4. Limit hyperlinks


5. Announce events


6. Modify your layout


7. Daily bulletin


8. Models want jobs


9. MySpace isn't reality

Hi5 Netiquette

1. Give Luv


2. Post Comments


3. No Discrimination


4. All Ages


5. Cyber Friends


6. Emoticons


7. Status Updates


8. Picture Comments


9. No unfriending


10. Respect Women

Bebo Netiquette

1. Friend Stories


2. Groups


3. Acceptance


4. Better


5. Is it cool?


6. Examined Online Identity


7. Open


8. Spirituality


9. HTML Tags


10. Digital Derelicts

Netlog Netiquette

1. Guestbook


2. Digital decorum


3. Use Discretion


4. Kind Comments


5. Civilized


6. Read


7. Generous Compliments


8. Agreement


9. Post no evil


10. Practice

Zorpia Netiquette

1. Waive


2. Disagree


3. Play Nice


4. Activity


5. Languages


6. Common Ground


7. Passion


8. Assumptions


9. Feelings


10. Cyber Drama

Mobile Netiquette

1. Watch out.


2. Take responsibility.


3. Digital disconnection.


4. Share connections.


5. Plan to use.


6. Check the signal strength.


7. Know the rules.


8. Mobility.


9. Go with the flow.


10. Network Participation.

Mobile OS

1. Use Apps properly.


2. Do not unlock.


3. Users Guide.


4. Know the limitations.


5. Research Apps.


6. Lock your OS.


7. Antivirus software.


8. Configuration.


9. Update software.


10. TOS.

Android

1. Brand name Apps.


2. Google Play Store.


3. Tone Settings


4. Versions.


5. Memory performance.


6. Disable bluetooth.


7. Enable plug-ins.


8. Ringtone folders.


9. Security features.


10. Edit photos.

Apple iOS

1. Check for App updates.


2. Alternate routes.
   
   
3. Forget bluetooth.


4. Control your apps.


5. Point and shoot.


6. Screen shots.


7. Scrolling.


8. Conserve the battery.


9. Crop pictures.

Hotspot

1. Make a purchase


2. Be a loyal customer


3. Keep your drinks away


4. Do not talk in line


5. Clean up after yourself


6. One plug at a time


7. Respect bandwidth


8. No big files


9. Mobile outside


10. Don't eat and surf

Cafe

1. Empty seats.


2. No peaking.


3. Permission.


4. Clean spills.


5. Eat first.


6. Wash hands.


7. Take a drink.


8. Signals.


9. Air conditioning.


10. Dress appropriately.

Library

1. Not a business.


2. Research.


3. User agreement.


4. Librarian.


5. Share space.


6. Use everything.


7. Read quietly.


8. Register.


9. Support.


10. Read books.

Mobile Device

1. No Distractions


2. No loud talking


3. Silence tones


4. Privacy


5. Keep it real


6. Do not disturb


7. Avoid Loud tones


8. 45 Second Rule


9. Know your ringtone


10. No mobile in movies


11. Use the camera wisely


12. No cyber sins


13. No cyber walking


14. Ask before you speak


15. Announce yourself


16. Ask before you act


17. Let the caller know


18. Ignore calls to text


19. Stay 10 feet away

Mobile Phone

1. Don't talk


2. Use your indoor voice


3. Silence your cell


4. No personal info


5. Excuse yourself


6. Do not disturb


7. Avoid loud ringtones


8. Forty five second rule


9. Know your ring tone


10. Turn it off


11. No Walking & talking


12. Identify yourself


13. Tell the person


14. Ignore to text


15. Ten foot rule

Smartphone

1. Text is simple


2. Business hours


3. Do not ignore people


4. Check it


5. No sensitive info


6. One task


7. Public screens


8. Excuse yourself


9. Vibrate is not silent


10. Use earphones

Tablet

1. Greet people


2. No bathroom


3. Share with friends


4. Use earphones


5. Use appropriately


6. No bed


7. No digital distraction


8. Be aware


9. Don't show off

Laptop

1. Share plugs


2. One plug


3. Mute


4. Be aware


5. Stay engaged


6. Don't distract


7. Appropriate content


8. Watch out


9. Keep your battery charged

Nook

1. Be careful


2. Use a case


3. Netflix

Kindle

1. Browse


2. Save Battery


3. Skip Chapters


4. Free Email


5. Install the Kindle App


6. Memory Check


7. Mobile Pages


8. Format

ONLINE EDUCATION

Education

1. No Violence


2. No Cursing


3. Good Netizens


4. No Trolls


5. Teacher Rules


6. Protect Privacy


7. Balance online learning


8. Nice students get good grades


9. Help others


10. Data is Not Real

School

1. Follow the law


2. Follow the rules


3. Follow the leader


4. Tell trusted adults


5. Tell your friends

College

1. Respect opinions


2. Tone


3. Avoid sarcasm


4. Post educational material


5. Stay on topic


6. Contribute


7. Be forgiving


8. Don't post jokes


9. Be culturally sensitive


10. Respect the privacy

Class

1. Do your homework


2. Participate


3. No flames


4. Stay on topic


5. Credible sources


6. Do not plagiarize


7. Use emoticons


8. Public Domain


9. Share knowledge


10. Open mind

Student

1. Ask


2. Good Conduct


3. Appropriate content


4. Hide your name


5. Keep your address private


6. No Number


7. No Chat Rooms


8. Report cyber bullies


9. Ask to email

Teacher

1. Monitor students


2. Age appropriate activities


3. Balance online activity


4. Zero tolerance


5. Filter search engines


6. Listen to students


7. Partner with parents


8. No pictures


9. No social chats


10. Show the rules

Web based Training

1. Basics


2. Resources


3. Read


4. Go Slow


5. Take Notes


6. Review


7. Assistance


8. Seriously


9. Company Culture


10. Opportunity

Cybersafety

1. Shop secure Sites


2. Save Receipts


3. Strong Passwords


4. No Personal Info.


5. Use Anti-Virus


6. Never Share Passwords


7. Back Up Files


8. Update Software


9. Read The Privacy Policy


10. Digital Is Not Real

Cyber Crime Prevention

1. Privacy settings


2. Don't follow links


3. Accept friends with caution


4. Don't assume anything


5. Do not trust anyone


6. Clean your cache


7. Don't accept overpayments


8. Don't pay to work


9. No pills

Kid Safety

1. Healthy use.


2. Direct Supervision.


3. Talk to kids.


4. Cyber friends.


5. Monitor with software.


6. Know cyber friends.


7. Read their messages.


8. Contain cells.


9. Main room computers.

Cyber Security

1. Automatically update


2. Antivirus software


3. Scan emails


4. Pop-up blocker


5. Change your password


6. Encrypt data

Antivirus

1. Confirm attachments.


2. Back up data.


3. Internet Account.


4. Research software.


5. Use multiple antivirus.


6. Scan everything.


7. Disable.


8. Plain text.


9. Scan regularly.

Business

1. Be Ethical


2. Record Business


3. Pro Signature


4. Clarify Questions


5. Use Whole Words


6. Double Space Paragraphs


7. Use Descriptive Headings


8. Reference Business Reasons

Internet Retail

1. Shop secure websites


2. Print and save electronic receipts


3. Do due dilligence


4. Comparison shop


5. Check the privacy policy


6. Use a credit or debit card


7. Read the shipping policy


8. Reconcile transactions

Amazon

1. Price check


2. Consider alternatives


3. Affiliate


4. Refer


5. Engage

Classifieds

1. If it looks to good to be true


2. Read carefully


3. Phone number required


4. Confirm everything


5. Ask about payment


6. Neutral location


7. Inspect cars


8. Ask questions


9. Include pictures


10. Be careful


11. Watch out

Craigslist

1. Buyer beware


2. Safe meetings


3. Follow instincts


4. Research prices


5. No checks

Auction

1. Pay & ship


2. Verify


3. Research


4. Ask a lot of questions

Buyer Rules

1. Leave feedback


2. Set a maximum bid


3. Don't try to outbid


4. Stay away from negative feedback

Seller Rules

1. Ship items immediately


2. Describe items honestly


3. Post a lot of pictures


4. Keep good records

eBay

1. Read the feedback


2. Leave feedback


3. Stick to your price


4. Time your bids


5. Do your homework


6. Bid with two browser


7. Track similar items


8. Inspect cars


9. Ask, don't assume


10. Follow the feedback

Email

1. Spell Check


2. No All Caps


3. No Flaming


4. Be Conservative


5. No Late Night Email


6. Sign Messages


7. Be Brief


8. Ask Before Attaching


9. Do Not Share Addresses


10. Always Use A Heading


11. Tell the the recipient if it's long


12. Address potential questions


13. Send plain text

Professional Email

1. Follow company culture


2. Work email belongs to work


3. Use the out of office reply


4. Always sign your messages


5. Don't spam


6. Use proper salutations


7. Use blue or black font


8. Check your email


9. Scan your inbox


10. Give people a chance to respond
    
    
11. Acknowledge receipt


12. Do not email jokes


13. Don't go above your supervisor

Outlook

1. Reply to requests.


2. High quality messages.


3. Comment carefully.


4. Restrict responses.


5. Consider recipients.


6. Address appropriately.


7. Keep threads intact.


8. Nice Language.


9. Correct punctuation.

Lotus Notes

1. No emotion.


2. Seldom joke.


3. Out-of-Office reply.


4. Write for your supervisor.


5. Be nice.


6. Addressing email.

Personal Email

1. Keep your address book private


2. Send it in plain text


3. Ask before forwarding


4. Email is not immediate


5. Check your email


6. Ask for clarification


7. Don't assume

Hotmail

1. Build relationships.


2. Whole words.


3. No cyber drama.


4. Save positive messages.


5. Privacy is paramount.


6. No angry responses.


7. Be nice.


8. Organized inbox.


9. Clarify messages.

Gmail

1. Descriptive messages.


2. Quality content.


3. No forward.


4. Short messages.


5. Friendly font.


6. No multi-level marketing.


7. Delete GrayMail.


8. Readability rules.


9. Signature credibility.

Video

1. Backup Videos


2. Use Earphones


3. No Spam


4. Nice Comments


5. No Violence


6. Constructive Criticism


7. Credit The Source


8. Watch Responsibly

Professional Video

1. Network TV


2. Respect copyrights


3. Streaming


4. Share




6. Give credit


7. Watch appropriately


8. Pay

Netflix

1. Wait for the stream.


2. One stream.


3. Mobile App.


4. Instant Queue.


5. Ratings.


6. Search.


7. Protect your password.


8. Replace cable.

Amateur Video

1. Ask to record


2. Actors are free


3. Give credit


4. Use music


5. YouTube


6. Share


7. Allow embedding


8. Delete negative comments

YouTube

1. No disgusting content.


2. Watch the video.


3. Privacy policy.


4. Official downloads.


5. Borrowed material.


6. Do your best.


7. Brand.


8. Click on ads.


9. Annotate.


10. Schedule.

Veoh

1. Swim wear.


2. Family privacy.


3. Delete inaproppriate comments.


4. Close programs.


5. Smaller players.


6. Switch browsers.


7. Proper references.


8. Angles.

Vimeo

1. Close ups.


2. No games.


3. Voice over.


4. Linear sequence.


5. Transitions.


6. Standards.

Video Game

1. It's just a game


2. Rivalry is good


3. Don't cheat


4. Be a good sport


5. Cooperate


6. Learn from mistakes

Social Games

1. Cyber fun.


2. Multi-Player.


3. Winning.


4. Set limits.


5. Talk game.


6. Share tips.


7. Participate.


8. Cheat codes.


9. Prioritize.


10. Keep it clean.

Console Games

1. Stay in the game.


2. Play fair.


3. Cyber is different.


4. Be careful with cords.


5. Wash your hands.


6. Multiplayer.


7. Headset.

Xbox

1. Gametag


2. Player Review


3. Microphone


4. Maturity

Playstation (Coming Soon)

Nintendo Wii (Coming Soon)

Multi-Player Gaming

1. No camping.


2. No kill stealing.


3. Clean talk.


4. Teamwork.


5. No complaints.

Handheld

1. Grip


2. Low Pro

 

PS Vita (Coming Soon)

Nintendo DS3 (Coming Soon)