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The Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics by Arlene Rinaldi
User Guidelines and Netiquette Index by Arlene Rinaldi
Acronyms
Emoticons (Smileys)
Intonation
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The Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics

  1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
  2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work.
  3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s files.
  4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
  5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
  6. Thou shalt not use or copy software for which you have not paid.
  7. Thou shalt not use other people’s computer resources without authorization.
  8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s intellectual output.
  9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write.
  10. Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.

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User Guidelines and Netiquette

  • Under United States law, it is unlawful “to use any telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to send an unsolicited advertisment” to any “equipment which has the capacity (A) to transcibe text or images (or both) from an electronic signal received over a regular telephone line onto paper.” The law allows individuals to sue the sender of such illegal “junk mail” for $500 per copy. Most states will permit such actions to be filed in Small Claims Court. This activity is termed “spamming” on the Internet
  • Never give your userID or password to another person. System administrators that need to access your account for maintenance or to correct problems will have full priviledges to your account.
  • Never assume your email messages are private nor that they can be read by only yourself or the recipient. Never send something that you would mind seeing on the evening news.
  • Keep paragraphs and messages short and to the point.
  • When quoting another person, edit out whatever isn’t directly applicable to your reply. Don’t let your mailing or Usenet software automatically quote the entire body of messages you are replying to when it’s not necessary. Take the time to edit any quotations down to the minimum necessary to provide context for your reply. Nobody likes reading a long message in quotes for the third or fourth time, only to be followed by a one line response: “Yeah, me too.”
  • Focus on one subject per message and always include a pertinent subject title for the message, that way the user can locate the message quickly.
  • Don’t use the academic networks for commercial or proprietary work.
  • Include your signature at the bottom of Email messages when communicating with people who may not know you personally or broadcasting to a dynamic group of subscribers.Your signature footer should include your name, position, affiliation and Internet and/or BITNET addresses and should not exceed more than 4 lines. Optional information could include your address and phone number.
  • Capitalize words only to highlight an important point or to distinguish a title or heading. Capitalizing whole words that are not titles is generally termed as SHOUTING!
  • *Asterisks* surrounding a word can be used to make a stronger point.
  • Use the underscore symbol before and after the title of a book, i.e. _The Wizard of Oz_
  • Limit line length to aproximately 65-70 characters and avoid control characters.
  • Never send chain letters through the Internet. Sending them can cause the loss of your Internet Access.
  • Because of the International nature of the Internet and the fact that most of the world uses the following format for listing dates, i.e. MM DD YY, please be considerate and avoid misinterpretation of dates by listing dates including the spelled out month: Example: 24 JUN 96 or JUN 24 96
  • Follow chain of command procedures for corresponding with superiors. For example, don’t send a complaint via Email directly to the “top” just because you can.
  • Be professional and careful what you say about others. Email is easily forwarded.
  • Cite all quotes, references and sources and respect copyright and license agreements.
  • It is considered extremely rude to forward personal email to mailing lists or Usenet without the original author’s permission.
  • Attaching return receipts to a message may be considered an invasion of privacy.
  • Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. Without face to face communications your joke may be viewed as criticism. When being humorous, use emoticons to express humor. (tilt your head to the left to see the emoticon smile)
    🙂 = happy face for humor
  • Acronyms can be used to abbreviate when possible, however messages that are filled with acronyms can be confusing and annoying to the reader.
    Examples: IMHO= in my humble/honest opinion
    FYI = for your information
    BTW = by the way
    Flame = antagonistic criticism

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Acronyms

AFAIK as far as I know LMK let me know
AFK away from key board LOL laughing out load
ATM at the moment MHBFY my heart bleeds for you
BBFN bye bye for now MHOTY my hat’s off to you
BFN bye for now NRN no reply necessary
< bg > big grin NRSVP please do not reply
BRB be right back NTYHMI now that you have mentioned it
BTDTGTS been there, done that, got the t-shirt OIC oh, I see
BTW by the way OOI out of interest
CWYL chat with you later OOTB out of the box (brand new)
DARFC ducking and running for cover OTF on the floor (laughing)
DD darling daughter OTH over the hill
DH dearest hubby OTOH on the other hand
DINC double income, no children OTP on the phone
DIY do It yourself PCTKB pot calling the kettle black
DS darling son PDA public display of affection
FAQ frequently asked questions PMFJI pardon me for jumping in
FWIW for what it’s worth POV point of view
FYI for your information PWP plot? what plot?
< g > grin RFC request for comment
GAL get a life ROTFLOL rolling on the floor laughing out loud
GIGO garbage in, garbage out RTFAQ read the FAQ
GIWIST gee, I wish I’d said that RTM read the manual
GR&D grinning, running, and ducking SCNR sorry, could not resist
HAND have a nice day SFAIAA so far as I am aware
HEA happily ever after SITD still in the dark
HHOK ha ha, only kidding SOL short on luck
HTH hope this helps TANSTAAFL there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch
HTHBE hope this has been enlightening TBR to be read
IAE in any event TIA thanks in advance
IANAL I am not a lawyer TIC tongue in cheek
IC I see TLF to look for
ICBW I could be wrong TSTL too stupid to live
ID-10-T response to an extremely obvious technological question
“That is an ID-10-T and I can help you solve that.” (idiot)
TTFN ta-ta for now
IIRC If I recall correctly TTYL talk to you later
IMAO in my arrogant opinion TYVM thank you very much
IME in my experience TWIMC to whom it may concern
IMHO in my humble opinion U you
IMNSHO in my not so humble opinion < vbg > very big grin
IMO in my opinion < veg > very evil grin
IMVHO in my very humble opinion WIP work in progress
IOW in other words WRT with regards to
IRL in real life WTH what the heck
IRMFI I reply merely for information WYMM will you marry me?
ISTR I seem to recall WYSIAYG what you see is all you get
ISWYM I see what you mean WYSIWYG what you see is what you get
ITA I totally agree Y why
ITRW in the real world YKYHBxTLW you know you have been x too long when

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Emoticons (Smileys)

🙂 or 🙂 happy face with or without the nose O 🙂 an angel
🙁 or 🙁 sad face with or without the nose C=:-) a chef
😉 or 😉 a wink with or without the nose :-~) having a cold
😀 very big smile or laughing :-X lips are sealed
:-I indifferent (Hmmm…) :-{} wearing lipstick
:’-( crying :-{) wearing a mustache
:’-) crying due to happiness :-# wearing braces
😛 sticking tongue out ::-) wearing glasses
:-O yelling 😎 wearing sunglasses
:-@ screaming 8:-) sunglasses on head
|-I sleeping B-) horn-rimmed glasses
|-O snoring or yawning {} hugs
(-: left-handed :-* kisses

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Intonation

I *loved* that book! the asterisks may be used in place of bold
I LOVED THAT BOOK!! all capitals gives greater emphasis, but use sparingly as it makes an entire message difficult to read
I *LOVED* THAT BOOK!! combination of asterisks and capitals provides the greatest emphasis

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