"Do YOU Practice NETIQUETTE?"

@Shavkat (141906)

Philippines

December 30, 2018 7:44pm CST

Some netizens are not practicing the online etiquette - often called 'netiquette.' It is easy to incorporate the dos and don'ts in communicating with others. The most common thing people do is using all capital letters in writing an e-mail, chatting on social media, etc. If we keep on doing this, it will definitely lead to 'flame war.' "What are some of the Internet do's and dont's?" "Are you a victim of 'flame war'?" "How do you handle 'flame war?" Image Credit: encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com

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@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

31 Dec 18

Too many people do not even practice "etiquette" in the real world, how do you expect they are more respectful online?

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Jan 19

If they can't do this in the real world, then it is impossible for them to practice on joining a particular virtual community.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

3 Jan 19

@LadyDuck We have the same notion about it. There is no doubt.

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@LadyDuck (502190)

• Italy

2 Jan 19

@Shavkat This is what I think.

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@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

1 Jan 19

i do not ''shout''. hahaha. but i put one word in my discussion in capital letters to stress a point. but there are some who are too self-righteous that they think they are far better than others, and that is one that irks me too, kabsat. you know who i mean. hahaha

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

1 Jan 19

I also do the same thing when emphasizing something. I know that some of these people who are full of themselves.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

1 Jan 19

@ridingbet Honestly, I can't tolerate this person. As long as this person will not stalk me here.lol

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@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

1 Jan 19

@Shavkat i read a discussion where you had something with one user here. i am glad you did not stoop down to that level, kabsat. at least you are not self-righteous. hahaha

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@mayka123 (17083)

• India

31 Dec 18

I do not like the use of short forms in emails. That is only for sms and not emails.

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@mayka123 (17083)

• India

6 Jan 19

@Shavkat Yes. The other day I got a whattsap message from a number that was not saved in my mobile that said "w r u". I thought the person was asking me who are you when actually it meant where are you!!!

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Jan 19

I agree. It is not ideal to do this. It will greatly affect the flow of thoughts on something.

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@id_peace (17036)

• Singapore

1 Jan 19

Actually No, I do what I want in online. Never a victim of flame war as I fought Flame war with allies usually.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

1 Jan 19

I think it is still your right to do that. Stressing words can be done by capital letters.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

6 Jan 19

@id_peace I do agree on that. I also feel annoyed when someone is using inappropriate usage of an exclamation point.

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@id_peace (17036)

• Singapore

1 Jan 19

Yes right but sometimes autocorrection kill is as it actually change our words to cap

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@YrNemo (20254)

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31 Dec 18

I heard that some people with eyes problems, can't read really unless it is in capitals. I was a penpal to a senior in her 80s, and I had no choice but to read her emails like that. I later suggested to her if I could just typed in bold, and using a big font, she was OK with it but she constantly typed capital letters to me.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Jan 19

I think it is fine if we are aware of a person's current situation and were informed about this concern.

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@Acefun (1220)

• Malaysia

31 Dec 18

I did not have this practise of using all capital words when initiating and responding to a post. I believe netiquette will include the attitude when responding to a comment. Although it is a written words but when you other read about the post you will feel it sound sarcastic. I do not like that either. I hope I do not get offended to you so far. If I did it, please DM me. I am sorry about that.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

1 Jan 19

It is a gift that we can perceive the real persona of an individual through his or her writings. If we do have this gift, we can able to check if this person is genuine or not.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

1 Jan 19

@Acefun Thanks for agreeing with my point

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@Acefun (1220)

• Malaysia

1 Jan 19

@Shavkat I agree with your point.

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@shaggin (74988)

• United States

31 Dec 18

I really don't care at all if people write in all capitals but it is considered yelling.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

31 Dec 18

I agree. The sender implies yelling with all the capital letters. At some point, it can still be misinterpreted by the reader.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

31 Dec 18

I hate those short cuts.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

31 Dec 18

I agree. Some netspeak is not appropriate when composing sentences. In some way, it affects the flow of thoughts.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

31 Dec 18

@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

31 Dec 18

I write like I want people to respond to me in a nice and friendly manner and not capital letters if not necessary

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Jan 19

I agree. I sometimes feel uncomfortable reading responses with an exclamation point that is not necessary.

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@acelawrites (19272)

• Philippines

31 Dec 18

I always practice netiquette! Let them be like trolls, or people who love to bash, but it is best to stick to what is good and acceptable to all.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

31 Dec 18

Indeed, my friend. The best way to handle these people is to ignore. However, if they are so provocative they will regret it.

@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

24 Jan 19

@Shavkat Wow that is something. I have a friend on facebook that has a hard time reading things so she writes in capitol letters and out of respect I answer her back with capitol letters. I would say the netiquette would be for people to respect each other.

@a_jerobon (2317)

• Eldoret, Kenya

31 Dec 18

I also don't like it when people write in capital letters.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

31 Dec 18

I feel not comfortable chatting with someone who capslocks all her sentences.

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@yoalldudes (35030)

• Philippines

31 Dec 18

I am also aware that writing in all caps is similar to SHOUTING of being angry. So I a consciously choose when and when not to use it. Also it can be used to emphasize something.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

31 Dec 18

You had explained it well. Regardless, we still need to be responsible if using all capital letters or not.

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