However, many other online communities frown upon this practice.Ĭommon rules for e-mail and USENET such as avoiding flamewars and spam are constant across most mediums and communities. Similarly, some Usenet guidelines call for use of unabbreviated English while users of instant messaging protocols like SMS occasionally encourage just the opposite, bolstering use of SMS language. Netiquette guidelines posted by IBM for employees utilizing Second Life in an official capacity, however, focus on basic professionalism, amiable work environment, and protecting IBM's intellectual property. The points most strongly emphasized about USENET netiquette often include using simple electronic signatures, and avoiding multiposting, cross-posting, off-topic posting, hijacking a discussion thread, and other techniques used to minimize the effort required to read a post or a thread. However, like many Internet phenomena, the concept and its application remain in a state of flux, and vary from community to community.
These rules were described in IETF RFC 1855. Like us on Facebook.Netiquette (short for " network etiquette" or " Internet etiquette") is a set of social conventions that facilitate interaction over networks, ranging from Usenet and mailing lists to blogs and forums. ©2009 – 2010 Julie Spira – Social Media And More Use acronyms sparingly, and avoid them in business correspondence.Įxcerpts from the upcoming book, The Rules of Netiquette by Julie Spira. We all know what RSVP and FAQ stands for, but not everyone knows the meaning of ROTFL and BTD. Don’t overuse acronyms in online communication. Chances are you’ll feel different in the morning.ġ0. Make sure to use spell-check and proof read messages before pushing the send button. Avoid being the one whose messages are about taking a nap. One less tweet, update, or photo won’t matter. Everyone needs a fresh start and it’s only fair to be on an even social media playing field.Ĩ. Avoid posting and “tagging” photos of them that aren’t complimentary. You have just connected with an old friend from grade school or college. You will lose friends and followers quickly.ħ. Opinions on politics, religion, personal attacks, and controversial subjects that could cause embarrassment to others should not be put on the public Internet. Remember, posts, tweets, and status updates are often indexed by Google and the search engines.Ħ. When in doubt, send a private email message or direct message on Twitter if they are following you. It’s about human interaction, not numbers. When requesting to be a social friend on Facebook or a business connection on Linkedin or other social networking sites, make sure you send a personal message along with the request.
Be social media friendly and click both the share and like buttons on Facebook, if you see a post or story that you think your friends and followers would enjoy.ĥ. Become viral with your friends and family. Comment and share interesting posts from your friends on your favorite social networking sites and blogs. When you are building up your list of followers on Twitter and business contacts on Facebook and Linkedin, make sure to comment and re-tweet more often than self-promoting your own brand. If yo do so, expect to be de-friended in a New York minute.Ĥ. Don’t get in the habit of self-promoting your next event on someone else’s profile. If you have a product or service you would like to promote, send a private and personal email message to someone and ask permission. Facebook is a terrific place to expand your social and business network with people you have just met, while reconnecting with those from your past. What you see isn’t always what you get.ģ. You won’t want to be accused of being a stalker.
Sure we’re curious, but should we kiss and tell? Whether it’s for business or romance, if you’ve researched them in detail online, don’t let them know. Compliment others and credit them where credit is deserved.Ģ. It isn’t all about “you.” Imitation isn’t a form of flattery. Engage about subjects that would be of interest to your followers. Remember that you are human and limit your automation. If you have a story to share, we’d like to hear your comments.įor now, let’s talk about some of the Top 10 Rules of Netiquette if you’d like to play in the game, build a following, and enjoy the benefits of social networking.ġ. I’ve been collecting stories about those who have broken the rules. Since that time many of you have shared your stories and have commented on those who aren’t so social-media friendly or just don’t know the Rules of Netiquette. Last year I announced at Book Expo America that I was writing my second book, The Rules of Netiquette.
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