GNKUSITVEC101

Typing in all capitals in electronic communications means:

• this message is very important.

• you are shouting.

• it's okay to forward this message to others.

• nothing special--typing in all caps is normal.

It is OK to forward or post an email message that you received if

• the message is typed in all capitals.

• the author of the message has given you permission to forward or post it.

•  it does not contain any copyrighted material.

•  the author of the message hasn't marked it as confidential.

Before posting to a discussion group you should

• read the FAQ.

•  find the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.

•  read some of the existing posts to get an idea of the tone and character of the group.

• all of the above.

A flame is

• a post or email message that expresses a strong opinion or criticism.

• an expert programmer.

• a person who consistently breaks the rules of Netiquette.

• an online chain letter.

The Golden Rule of Netiquette is

• remember the human!

• a smiley in every message.

•  follow the other rules of netiquette.

•  never flame a friend.

The phrase "lurk before you leap" means

• send your post to the moderator via email before posting it to a discussion group.

• make sure there isn't a host moderating the chat before you scroll the chat screen.

• post test messages to several USENET newsgroups before posting a real message.

• familiarize yourself with a discussion group before actively participating

Spamming is very poor Netiquette and means

• sending in lines of nonsensical garbage in a chat conversation.

• posting a message that contains graphic descriptions of something really gross.

• spilling the juice of meat-byproducts into your keyboard.

• posting or emailing unsolicited advertising messages to a wide audience.

Knowledge and understanding of netiquette is useful because

• it will help you create a positive impression on those you meet in cyberspace.

•  it explains some of the technical limitations of online communications.

• it explains the conventions already being used by millions of cybernauts.

• all of the above.

Appropriate content for email messages includes

• anything you wouldn't mind having subpoenaed as part of a court proceeding.

• anything you wouldn't mind seeing on the evening news.

• anything you wouldn't mind your grandmother seeing.

• All of the above.

Include a subject line

• only when you are writing an official memo.

• only in personal memos.

• if the person you are sending it to requires one.

• in all e-mail messages.