This document discusses netiquette, which are unofficial rules for polite and respectful online behavior. It outlines 10 core rules of netiquette, which include following community guidelines, representing yourself well, respecting privacy, fact checking information, respecting others' time and boundaries, avoiding personal attacks, sending appropriate files, sharing accurate expert knowledge, and forgiving mistakes. Following netiquette helps build an online world where everyone is treated respectfully.

1. Proper Conduct and
Behavior Online
- Netiquette, Virtual
Self

2. What is
netiquette?

3. Netiquette is a set of
unofficial rules for good
behavior and
politeness followed by users
of online and digital
technologies such as the
Internet, email,

4. Proper netiquette helps
you avoid offending
friends, employers, and
other people in your
social network.

5. The 10 Core Rules
of Netiquette

6. Rule 1. Follow the rules
 Rules might include
acceptable topics to
discuss, formatting
procedures, link
policies, or just a
general code of

7. Rule 2. Represent yourself well
Self-presentation is crucial online,
because of the lack of visual cues. Your
word and punctuation choices matter,
so make every stroke count.
 To develop networks, be friendly,
polite, and engaging— just as you
would be in real life.

8. Rule 3. Respect other
people’s privacy
 Digital privacy is just as
important as physical
privacy.

9. Rule 4. If you wouldn't say it
directly, don't say it online
 Whether you’re
communicating with
strangers or friends, don’t
let your emotions do the
talking online.

10. Rule 5. Fact check
 Always verify what
others claim to be
true and learn to
evaluate their

11. Rule 6. Respect people's time and
boundaries
 Pick and choose your moments, or
explain why you feel the other
person might enjoy it. Don’t take it
personally if the person doesn’t
check it out or report back —
instead, consider they may have
other preferences or might simply be

12. Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under
control
 Never reduce the discussion to
personal issues and avoid
inappropriate language. If you
are going to provide negative
comments, ensure they are
constructive and useful.

13. Rule 8. Send files
properly
 Don’t share
inappropriate
material and consider
the recipients and

14. Rule 9: Share expert knowledge
 You should never post anything
disingenuous online. In the online
environment, it is very easy for
untruths, errors and mistakes to
become accepted as fact and
propagated. You have
responsibility to ensure the
accuracy of your contributions.

15. Rule 10: Be forgiving of other
people’s mistake
 What we say online feels
permanent, which makes us all
uneasy. No one wants a rushed,
misinterpreted statement hanging
over their heads forever, so have
compassion for others if you want
it extended to yourself.

16. Why are netiquette guidelines
important?
 Setting a proper netiquette
example for others can help
build an online world where
everyone is treated
respectfully.

17. What CORE VALUES are we
going to develop?
EXCELLENCE (Discipline)
SERVICE (Courage)

18. Colossians 4:5-6
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making
the best use of the time. Let your speech
always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so
that you may know how you ought to answer
each person.