Netiquette

Bibliographic Data

ID12420346
AuthorsLarry Scheuermann (Southwestern University, corresponding author), G Taylor (0000-0002-5848-7152, Southwest Airlines (United States))
Year1997
Volume7
Issue4
Pages269-273
Publication date1997-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternet Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1066-2243 • E-ISSN: 2054-5657
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/10662249710187268
OpenAlexW4254849935
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited1

Netiquette is derived by merging the words network and etiquette. More specifically the term netiquette has been described as the conventions of politeness recognized on Usenet and in mailing lists. In the context of the new Internet global culture, attempts are being made to identify common standards of etiquette. Literally hundreds of specific netiquette suggestions are published. Identifies the following most frequently cited specific suggestions for online users: think first; write in upper and lower case; avoid abbreviations; be concise; avoid smileys; don’t flame; don’t take offense easily; don’t evangelize; and know the audience. Netiquette breaches do not always bring retribution. Most breaches of politeness and courtesy may do no more than reflect poorly on the individual user. One who knows the rules of this new culture may well have an advantage over one who does not

Context (archaeology · Courtesy · Etiquette · Internet privacy · Politeness · Political science · Sociology · Term (time · The Internet · World Wide Web · Computer Science · History · Law · Social Media and Politics

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