Wednesday, 18 May 2016

QUESTION 4 - DIGITAL ETIQUETTE

Online etiquette has become important part of our social and working live


These are the inappropriate digital conduct and the effects on society



People have the right to express their views however there are views that are inappropriate. A person is not allowed to post views or messages that are  Racist, vulgar, discriminatory, or of violent nature. When that is done this causes a lot of tension as the digital space is accessed by all and therefore one person opinion might be seen to be representing the majority therefore causes unnecessary tensions or bring the persons image into disrepute. It is always advisable to think through what you put on the internet as it will forever be linked to your name and might also damage your reputation.


Digital etiquette, or netiquette as it is sometimes referred to, is a basic set of rules pertaining to behaviour that needs to be followed to ensure the Internet is better for all users.
Don't Type in caps- typing in caps in considered shouting which people could take offence to it. Society is less likely to respond to your post if they feel like you are being rude.
Don't use offensive language- You never know who is going to be reading your posts so avoid using language which is deemed as offensive or inappropriate. If society is offended by your language they are less likely to share or respond to your post.
Don't distribute illegal activity- Just because you are online this does not mean you are allowed to post or sell whatever you want. It is important to stay within the rules of the law.
Don't expect a response right away- We live in a fast paced and busy world which means that people are not always available to reply to our posts. By rushing a response out of someone you are less likely to get back a response you are looking for.

Don't steal other peoples identity- Stealing someone's identity is considered fraud in society. This is looked down upon hugely and people take a huge offense to this!

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