Understanding Netiquette

What is netiquette?

• A set of rules for being polite and respectful online

• A way to type faster

• A way to send angry messages

• A game people play online

What is flaming?

• Sending helpful messages online

• Sending mean or angry messages to hurt someone

• Ignoring messages from friends

• Writing in capital letters

Why do some people use fake profiles to be a troll?

• To hide their real identity and say mean things without getting in trouble

• To make friends online

• To learn more about other people

• To help others online

How should you write an email?

• Be respectful, write clearly, and check for mistakes before sending

• Write quickly and ignore spelling mistakes

• Write in all caps to get attention

• Use abbreviations for everything

Why can using abbreviations be a bad idea in formal online communication?

• They are always fun to use

• Not everyone understands them, and it might seem unprofessional

• They make emails look smarter

• They help you type faster

Why is using caps lock a bad idea in internet communication?

• It looks like you are yelling and can upset people

• It makes it easier to read

• It is the best way to get attention

• It's polite to always use capital letters

What should you do if someone sends you a flaming message?

• Respond with an angry message

• Ignore it or report it to an adult or the platform

• Keep sending messages to the person

• Share it with your friends for fun

Why is it important to follow netiquette?

• To upset people online

• To make the internet a kind and respectful place

• To show off online

• To make people feel bad

What should you do if you see someone using a fake profile to troll others?

• Join in and troll people too

• Report the profile or tell an adult

• Create a fake profile yourself

• Ignore it and move on

Why is it important to check your email before sending it?

• To make sure there are no mistakes and that it's respectful

• To send it faster

• To confuse the person you're emailing

• To write in all caps