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A: I'm really upset. I've just been banned from my newsgroup.
B: But why?
A: It was because I didn't respect the rules of netiquette. But I don't know what they are!
B: Oh dear, neither do I.
When on the net, respect the rules of netiquette! DON'T WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS - IT LOOKS AS IF YOU'RE SHOUTING!!! Don't use a tiny or an unusual font - other people might not be able to read your message. And don't use complex formatting - make life easy for other people.
Here are some more things you shouldn't do. Don't mail-bomb other people, even if they've mail-bombed you. Don't send spam - unwanted adverts promoting products and services. It's virtual junk mail! And remember - on many sites advertising simply isn't allowed!
Remember - refrain from flaming on the internet. Don't send angry e-mails, even if you're annoyed. Don't use offensive language and don't send offensive pictures. The Big Moderator is watching you and reading your e-mails. If he doesn't like what you do - he may ban you from your group. And if you're a persistent offender - the net police could punish you!
Yes, if you're a persistent offender, the netpolice might punish you. They're internet users - volunteers who take action to punish other people. They might send you an angry e-mail, or r… er… hmm … send you lots of useless e-mails that clog up your in-tray. They might MAIL-BOMB YOU!
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