Honesty is good netiquette because network communications are not valid without it. Be honest in your profiles and other communication because honesty creates the best online experience.
Without truth you have nothing but entertainment. The internet is not legitmate without truth.
The internet is not a court of law, so you do not have to tell the whole truth or fill out forms completely.
Every time you open an online account you must fill out information before your account becomes active. Required information usually has an asterisk or says 'required' next to the related input box. Fill out the required information truthfully because it defines your experience.
There are a lot of reasons not to tell the whole truth. Personal safety is a good reason not to provide your address or phone number when opening an online account.
Do not intentionally deceive others and do not assume anything.
For example, it is jumping to conclusions to think that a person does not have a job if it’s not listed in their public profile.
Relationship status is the same way. Use privacy controls to manage your online image because it is proper netiquette to know and decide how you are viewed online. Do not feel pressured to complete the optional information because you should be comfortable with your online identity.
An avatar instead of a picture of you is acceptable. I recommend using one for any good reason. Again, personal safety is a good reason or maybe you just like the avatar and want it to represent you. Anonymity is acceptable as long as you are not lying.
Everyone could use a little netiquette!
FAQS
Issue:Whether telling the truth benefits you online?
Rule: Accurate information enables others to communicate with you effectively. It allows your cyber connections to make a real connection with you.
Application: Those who access your profile know your status. The average person on the street may never know the information a cyber friend knows because the network provides the information to users.
Conclusion: Telling the truth makes your internet experience better because others can communicate effectively with you and lying ruins the internet for everyone because were all connected to it. It's good netiquette to tell the truth.
Issue: Why should I tell the truth?
Rule: Telling the truth is the right thing to do. The integrity of the internet is on the line every time you open account. Domains are only as good as the people who use them.
Application: Without trust we have nothing. Tell the truth to enhance your experience. Accurate information enables effective communication.
Conclusion: When you're telling the truth your experience is genuine. When you lie it's not. Communication based on wrong or misleading information is not cool, it is fraud.
It is not the end of the world if you lie, but when too many people do it the domain is ruined. The more liars there are the worse the experience. The more people that tell the truth the better the experience.
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Tell The Truth Online
Nancy Netiquette educates Harry Headmaster about proper netiquette. She lays down the law with the core rule of netiquette, tell the truth. Nancy Netiquette and Harry Headmaster. Duration: 2:00
Core Rules of Netiquette: Tell The Truth
Core Rules of Netiquette, tell the truth in your account profiles.
Truth by SocMed
This is an iRap Song by SocMed about practicing good netiquette and telling the truth.
Netiquette by The School of Netiquette
An introduction to Netiquette by the School of Netiquette with David Chiles, Maria Netiquette and Salena Cyber Safety. David Chiles defines netiquette in terms of the dictionary, textbooks, and Golden Rule of Netiquette.
Cyber Words by David Chiles
Cyber words by David Chiles. This video contains the definition of cyber words. Additionally, it can be used to show the effects words have on regulating behavior with additional explanation and guidance. Words will regulate the internet, not guns.
THE TOP TEN CORE RULES OF NETIQUETTE
1.Spell Check and Proofread Messages - Credible Messages
2.Do Not Use All Caps - It's Shouting
3.Tell The Truth - Best Experience
4.Be Yourself - Netiquette is Kind
5.Don't Flame - Ineffective Communication
6.Don't Spam - Annoying Security Threat
7.Be Conservative in Email - Quality Control
8.Don't Send Email at Night - Privacy
9.Shop Secure Sites - Computer Security
10. Use Discretion - Personal Safety and Security
Netiquette NetworkEtiquette.net
NETIQUETTE, network etiquette, is the social code of the internet because the internet is a network and etiquette is a social code.
BASIC RULE: Use good manners when communicating on the internet.
NETIQUETTES and THE RULES OF NETIQUETTE are the common conventions of communicating through networks.
Cast
David Chiles:
Netiquette is a hobby of mine. I am developing it with this site.
Animated Ladies
Roberta Netiquette:
Roberta Netiquette is the head of the Board of Trustees for The School of Netiquette. Her morals, ethics, reputation, and standards are the highest. Roberta AKA "Mommy Netiquette" does not judge because she is so nice. Her mother "Grandma Nettie" Netiquette, is the nicest woman in the world.
Selena Cyber-Safety:
Selena Cyber-Safety is the most beautiful women in netiquette. Please be advised that she did not get so beautiful by accident. Her great looks take time and preparation, just like staying safe on the internet. Selena demands safety and her friends are thankful.
Ms. Cyber-Safety is a young business professional taking online classes at The School of Netiquette. This semester she is taking Internet Communications. In her spare time she is a volunteer care giver for elderly patients.
Selena Cyber-Safety's cyber friends include David Chiles, Wendy Wireless (Real Friend), and Nancy and Yoko Netiquette (Classmates). They are a happy circle : ) All of her friends are part of The School of Netiquette.
Wendy Wireless:
Wendy Wireless is the most valuable player on the netiquette team. She is responsible for sharing more netiquette than any other character. Her mobility is her greatest asset. She is every where.
Ms. Wireless is a busy woman. She is tenured faculty at The School of Netiquette. Currently she is teaching SQL and Java Programming. She is the faculty advisor for the Wi-Fi Club and head of the Wireless program.
Wendy Wireless's cyber friends include David Chiles, Selena Cyber-Safety (Real Friend), and Nancy and Yoko Netiquette (Associates). They are a happy circle : ) All of her friends are part of The School of Netiquette.
Isabella Internet:
Isabella's vision of the world is what started the world wide web. Isabella Internet is the inspiration and guidance of good people on the net. She see's mobile commerce in the future.
Nancy Netiquette:
Ms. Netiquette is the star of my netiquette animations. She has the netiquette name. Her character plays many different roles in many different forms because netiquette plays many different roles in the many different forms of internet communication.
Nancy Netiquette is a Full Time Student at The School of Netiquette, part time waitress at the Netiquette Lounge, and Raver. Nancy is taking a full load this semester, Internet Communications, Pre-Calculus, Speech, and World Writings.
Nancy Netiquette's cyber friends include David Chiles, Selena Cyber-Safety (Classmate), and Yoko Netiquette (Cousin) and Wendy Wireless (Associate). They are a happy circle : ) All of her friends are part of The School of Netiquette.
Yoko Netiquette:
Yoko Netiquette is a really really good woman. She is the kind of girl you study with. Yoko Netiquette does not go to bars. She has a good head on her shoulders and makes good decisions. Yoko practices good netiquette.
Yoko is a full time student at The School of Netiquette Majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Business Communication. Her class load includes Business Calculus, Internet Communications, Speech, and Accounting.
Yoko Netiquette's cyber friends include David Chiles, Selena Cyber-Safety (Classmates), and Nancy Netiquette (Cousin) and Wendy Wireless (Cyber Friend). They are a happy circle : ) All of her friends are part of The School of Netiquette.
Maria Netiquette:
Maria Netiquette es una de las latinas más bellas del mundo, ya que la belleza viene de dentro. María puede hablar varios idiomas, incluyendo, Inglés, español, alemán, francés y ruso. Sus cerebros que coincida con su buena forma.
Noreen Netiquette:
Noreen Netiquette is in the netiquette family. She is the one in the family with the most friends. Everyone Likes Noreen Netiquette.
Adrianna Anti-Virus:
Ms. Anti-Virus has the highest ethical standard. She has seen it all because of her access, but she has never crossed the line. Ms. Anti-Virus is beautiful inside and out because her character matches her good looks.
Vivian Video:
Ms. Video is just getting her start in the cyber world. Until now no one has had enough bandwith to truly appreciate her. She is slowly but surely gaining ground on all the text out there on the internet and hopes to have more content.
Betty Blog:
Betty Blog is a very opinionated person. She always speaks her mind and dresses in her own style. She knows to ask questions and question authority. She is not one of those people who just goes with the flow. She demands clarification.
Gretchen Gamer:
Gretchen Gamer is large and in charge. She knows how to play the game from all angles. She can manage the team, coach the players, dominate the inside, and run point. Gretchen has got her fundamentals down because she is a smart player.
Edna E-commerce:
Edna E-commerce is as steady as she comes in the internet business. She follows her clicks and ships to the bricks. The rules for her segment of the market follow the Uniform Commercial Code with a layer of netiquette on top.
Cindy Smartphone:
Cindy Smartphone is no dummy. Ms. Smartphone is the most organized well put together character in the cast. She has great rules for applications and knows when and where to use her phone.
Tammy Tablet:
Tammy Tablet is hot stuff. Ms. Tablet knows everyone wants her and she uses that to get what she wants. Ms. Tablet is very free with herself, so everyone likes her.
Sara Social Media:
Sara Social Media is a MySpace Model with the brains of a computer scientist. Sara embodies everything good about Social Media and is not afraid to tell you about it.
Takako Tweet:
Takako Tweet is no newbie. She has been around the internet for a while doing a lot of tweeting. Now, that she is maturing, Ms. Tweet is bringing order to every domain she is in.
Roberta Netiqueta:
Roberta é o líder de netiqueta, porque ela ama a socialização. Ela é uma assistente social de profissão, porque seu número único desejo na numerologia três. O fato de que seu nome é Roberta significa que ela é uma mulher famosa. Nenhum homem pode contrariá-la ou não acreditam em Deus.
Nathalia Netiqueta:
Nathalia é a mulher mais amada na família Netiqueta. Todo mundo poderia usar um pouco de netiqueta e todo mundo poderia usar um pouco de amar.
Nathan Newbie is a quiet shy type. He knows to lurk before he leaps on the internet. Mr. Newbie does what he is told, which is great netiquette.
Hector Humanity:
Hector Humanity is nice guy who does the right thing no matter what. He does not have the brightest smile, but he does have the kindest heart. Hector follows his heart with his actions. Mr. Humanity will tell you something if you need to be told.
Victor Video:
Victor Video is a winner, it's in his name, victor. Mr. Video has won many awards for his video and is an avid gamer. Mr. Video enjoys Role Play Games and interactive media. Victor Video is confident because he wins.
Ted Tweet:
Mr. Tweet is moving pretty fast. He says what he needs to say in 140 character or less and is on to the next thought. There is a lot of action in his life. He is working on a way to find more video projects.
Harry Headmaster:
Mr. Headmaster is the headmaster of The Virtual Academy. Harry Headmaster is from the old school in a new school world and slowly learning how to adapt.
Yusef YouTube:
Yusef YouTube is down to give all the trolls out there some real netiquette. He is not scared of lies.
Cafe Joe:
Cafe Joe is the cyber bar tender. He knows everything there is to know about the internet and he is willing to share it with big tippers.
Fred Facebook:
Fred Facebook is the biggest guy in Social Media. He and his rules dominate the internet. Facebook is often the number one ranked site on the internet.
Mathew (Matt) MySpace:
Matt MySpace is trying to find himself right now. He is torn between free content and content regulation for better curation.
Larry LinkedIn:
Larry LinkedIn is the consumate professional. LinkedIn has good netiquette built into the system. Larry follows the rules of professional netiquette in addition to all the other rules. He is the man.
Toshi Technology:
Toshi Technology is a nerd. Mr. Technology has always been into computers. He carried a camera before they were on phones and before they were digital.
Graham Gray Mail:
Graham Gray Mail is the cool guy in class with all the friends. Mr. Gray Mail has tons of social friends, which makes him very popular. All his friends want a good deal on something.
Eric Email:
Eric is cool. He is on a first name basis with everyone because he uses email so informally. Most of his email is personal.
Newman Netiquette:
Newman Netiquette is the youngest member of the netiquette family. As the youngest member of the family Newman has the most rules. This makes him a nerd.
Labeeb Laptop:
Labeeb Laptop is a really cool guy who means business. He has been working on and around computers his whole life.
Martin Mobile:
Martin Mobile is a geek who loves to help people. He is the 'go to guy' when you need something done that is technical.
William Wireless:
William Wireless is a good guy. Mr. Wireless is always trying to help people by making them aware of mobile phone netiquette and other internet safety tips.
Other Characters
Funny Cartoon Characters of Famous People:
Female Republicans: Women.
Hilary Clinton: Strong women.
Abraham Lincoln:
Past president of the United States of America. President Lincoln is known for honesty.
Animated Co-Workers:
Animation participants who practice good netiquette by asking good questions, making nice comments, and confirming their understanding of comments through gestures and clarification.
Trolls
Terrance (Terry) Troll:
He is a little troll with no real friends who starts flame wars for no reason or cause. The cyber sphere is trying to find him something positive to do.
Thomas (Tommy) Troll:
Thomas is a real Troll. He does not like anybody unless he is scheming in some way. Thomas Troll will start a flame war with anyone for any reason. He has many different profiles because he is banned from so many networks.