Netiquette

The manner in which we interact with one another through the the Internet is perhaps the most recent development in human culture. The rapid proliferation of Internet users has dictated that a corresponding culture would not be far behind. This culture includes a developing vocabulary, including such terms as "newbie", "spam", and "Netiquette". The net culture links included herein focus specifically on netiquette and related resources.


Albion Books: Netiquette
Examine this primer on Web etiquette, or netiquette. From the author of a book on netiquette. Includes a quiz to measure your netiquette quotient.

Altairiv, United Kingdom: Art of Trolling
Discover the art of trolling. Offers everything from the definition of a troll, to how to create a troll. Read about the Net's best troll.

CERN Organisation Europeenne pour la Recherche Nucleaire, Switzerland: World Wide Web FAQs
A reference point for data on the Web, and its use. Read about what the Web is, how to log on to a network and how to navigate the frontiers of cyberspace.

Dear Emily: Post News
A sarcastic sendup of the mistress of manners, Emily Post. Takes swipes at netiquette in several languages, including Dutch, Italian, German and French.

Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown: Netiquette Guidelines
Review DTCC's minimum netiquette guidelines for organizations doing business on the Web. Discussion on mailing lists, newsgroups and other subjects.

Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale: Arlene H. Rinaldi: The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette
Florida Atlantic University showcases this insightful offering on how to practice proper etiquette on the Net. Noted author Arlene Rinaldi leads the way.

Julie Waters: Netiquette Glossary
A handy reference on practicing proper manners on the Web. Noted author Julie Waters offers pointers on everything from hoaxes to spamming.

Ohio State University, Bloomington: Usenet FAQs
Everything and anything you ever wanted to know about Usenet. Peruse Usenet FAQs in the news.answers newsgroup. Multiple search options.

University of Hartford, England, United Kingdom: Map 07 Netiquette
Examine Patrick Crispen's take on how to avoid flames. From his piece de resistance on practicing appropriate manners on the Internet. From the U.K.

Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana: Virginia Shea: WAB Net: Netiquette Primer
An invaluable reference for students who want to know the tenets of acceptable behavior on the Web. From Virginia Shea's tour de force on netiquette.
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