Netiquette

Netiquette is about good manners when using online tools. When you become a member of an online community it pays to spend some time learning the rules of that community.

The discussion list you are on will probably be moderated or there will be a designated list owner. This person's role is to ensure everyone on the list feels comfortable with the manner and the nature of the conversations occurring. As a member you should try to be courteous and fair to others on the list. Some basic guidelines include:

• Don't use the list for personal communications.
  
• Keep your posting to the topic of the list.
  
• Try to avoid quoting the whole message when replying to a posting.
  
• Think about whether your response should go to the list or the author.
  
• Be forgiving of others, the list owner should take care of people deliberately misusing the list.
  
• Avoid telling someone they made a mistake by posting to the whole list.

Netiquette Home Page
www.albion.com/netiquette/
This site provides links to both summary and detailed information about Netiquette.