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=__**Netiquette:**__= Domains have their own etiquette because websites have different users, applications, and rules. People act different on different networks because each network is different. There are multiple sets of netiquette rules for this reason.
 * Netiquettes ** is plural for Netiquette. What this means is that there are multiple types of netiquette for the different sites you visit. There is the "Golden Rule of Netiquette" which overrides any other netiquette rule. The "Golden Rule of Netiquette" is to: do unto others online as you would have done to you. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Dr. Albert Mehrabian, author of __Silent Messages__, conducted a study of the different elements to communication, the verbal and nonverbal components. He found that only 7% of what communication is made up of is verbal, 33% is in the tone of how you say things, and 55% is in your facial expressions, gestures, and body language. This is another reason why netiquette is very important.

=__Netiquette Terms:__= __Spam__: Spam are irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients. __Flaming__: Flaming is when people express their strong emotions without holding anything back. Flame Wars are when angry letters are exchanged, and the anger now becomes the tone of the conversation. __Mousetrapping:__ When a site uses browser tricks to keep a user captive (often by disabling the back button or by generating repeated pop-up windows). __Social Media__: Social Media includes websites and applications used for social networking __Netiquette:__ The code of conduct and unofficial rules that govern online interaction and behavior, it comes from "net" plus "etiquette."

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**Dictionary Netiquette**: // The dictionary definition of netiquette is used to define it with traditional words because netiquette is a cyber-word with real world implications. Traditional words have meanings based in reality, not internet applications. Cyber-words have meaning based in internet applications. The dictionary netiquette definition explains the concept in three different ways, one of which does not include the word internet. Each of the three meanings of netiquette in the dictionary definition can stand on its own. //

**Textbook Netiquette**: Netiquette is the social code of the internet given the definitions of the words network and etiquette. The internet is a network and etiquette is a social code. A network is a collection of computers that can communicate digitally. Networks are computers that can share signals. Etiquette is a social code of behavior according to contemporary and conventional standards. Therefore, netiquette is the social code of the internet because the internet is a network and etiquette is a social code.

Proper netiquette on the internet is more important than etiquette in reality. In reality, a person can communicate in numerous ways to get their meaning across while the only way to get your meaning across via the internet is solely with words. In other words, netiquette is more important than etiquette because digital communication lacks a sense of connection that real conversations have.

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=__ **Rules of Netiquette** __ : = Netiquette Rules are internet etiquette tips, tricks, and guidelines that users can follow to improve their online experience. Each cultural norm or common convention of communicating on the internet is a netiquette rule.

__**Core Rules**__:
The Core Rules of Netiquette should be followed in most circumstances, but everything depends on the situation.These rules are but not limited to:
 * **Use proper grammar and spelling**
 * **DO NOT TYPE IN ALL CAPS-** IT'S HOW YOU SHOUT ON THE INTERNET
 * **Be yourself-** Don't do online what you wouldn't do in real life.
 * **Do not flame**
 * **Do not mousetrap**
 * **Do not spam**
 * **Be conservative**
 * **Do not send an e-mail at night**
 * **Shop secure sites**
 * **Use discretion when on the internet-** Don't give your username and password away to anyone
 * **Be honest-** Don't steal another person's identity, cheat people on the internet, or even lie about yourself; these will all just hurt you in the end.