Quote the conceptI believe netiquette is the way an internet user conveys them self on the internet, this includes their behaviour and conduct to other usersYour discussion and reflection HereNetiquette (or Network Etiquette) is the word for internet behaviour and comes from the word etiquette and covers email, websites, forums, newsletters, usenet, chat and almost everything else one can do on the internetNetiquette doesn’t seem to include the pre internet written letter formatting, as most people now use shortened text which evolves from texting on mobile phones and palm PDA’sOn most forums, chat and newsgroups if you post spam, off-topic or offending information, sentence or word, then the grammar or spelling Nazis will jump on you and point out your error. Not sure what this has to do with netiquette, but it is an example of regular people enforcing rules governing the internet and these users are not police or government agents, they’re simply fellow users holding up their netiquetteAs with most internet related posts or information you put on the internet, once it’s uploaded it could be there for good. However some posts to forums can be edited. So netiquette would ensure you follow the simple rules and don’t end up regretting your post for the rest of your internet daysSignatatures in online forums, newsgroups and email are suggested to be short and not contain images to cut down on bandwidth, so users on slower connections don’t have to wait for ages to see the post they want to read. This is somewhat hanging over from the old days of the internet pre broadband, when many users had slow dialup connections. However now it still remains as bandwidth for many of the forums, newsgroups and email servers is still limitedThere are some simple rules and terms used in netiquetteRacism - Not posting remarks regarding peoples sex, race or genderFlaming – is someone having a go at another user when they don’t agree with what they have postedSpamming and Flooding – is the posting of unsolicited email or information on a massive scale and you shouldn’t forward it eitherShouting – when someone types all in CAPPS LOCKKeyboard warrior – someone who hides behind his/her keyboard and posts opinions about ever one elsePounce – contacting a fellow user as soon as they come online and not giving them a few minutes to put up an "away" or "do not disturb" messageAway – when a user is not at the computer or doesn’t want to be disturbed then that user should put their status as awayThreads – when you receive an email or message you should always use the reply button and not start a new email or message unless it’s a new topicAttachments – Avoid sending large attachments such as images, files etc. because if the attachment is too large it may be too big for the recipitants email box. If it doesn’t bounce it could take a long time for the attachment to be downloadedTroll – this is a person who argues with other users just for kicks or fun. Trolling is not accepted and can lead to the user being banned from the forum or usenet
Evaluation, significance/usefulness/relationship,CredibilityNetManners.com is a site that has good information on everything related to email etiquette. This includes weekly email updates, tips of the day, business etiquette, blogs, etiquette pledge. There is also a forum for asking etiquette questions should you need guidance
Evaluation, significance/usefulness/relationship,CredibilityThe site is written by Virginia Shea who has been working in silicon valley USA since the 1980’s. I found this book well laid out and informative, it’s also written in plain and simple words, allowing the site to cater for all walks and ages. There are such headings as the core rules, netiquette quiz, the mailing list and a catalogue page, which details how to buy the book in hard copy. Although the book is completely free on the website if you want to read first before you buy. I personally enjoyed the online quiz (site requires java to be installed to do quiz)
Quote the conceptHuman-computer interface (HCI) is the interaction of people and computers, covering design, ergonomics, instructions and useabilityYour discussion and reflection HereRemember the old days of home computing in the 1980’s when computers were expensive and only a select few had one, keyboards and text based operating systems ruled the black and white screen. Typed commands were used to get the computer to do everything. Now fast forward to today and almost every house in the developed world has a cheap computer and it can be as small as a book. Also the way we enter information into the computer has changed, now you use a mouse and keyboard in a colour graphical user interface, such as windows by MicrosoftSince the 80’s there has also been another technology growing in the human-computer race, that of the internet. It started out being a way to send communications between two universities and has grown to be a part of the developed world’s everyday lifeThe following quote on the 8 golden rules, is taken fromHuman-Computer Interface Design
