Do you ever send or receive e-mails? Are you on the @Internet a lot? Do you go to chat rooms? Did you know there are rules of behavior for all of these? The rules are called @Netiquette. They can be applied to almost every situation -- real life, as well as cyberspace. These rules might seem kind of obvious to you, but they're important. They will help you and your friends' Internet experience be productive, as well as fun.
Don't break any laws. Cyberspace is an extension of the real world. Just because you're dealing with computers and not people (at least not directly), it doesn't mean the law no longer applies. If it's illegal in the real world, it's probably illegal in cyberspace.
Be polite. You've certainly heard the saying "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." It's true not only when you're talking to someone face-to-face, but also when you're talking to them on the Web. Being polite doesn't just include what you say. It also covers how you say it, and to whom. If you use humor or sarcasm in your writing, be sure the recipient is going to like your sense of humor. Otherwise, you might offend the person.
