Short Points for Respectful Online Communication
- Be polite and respectful - Treat others online the way you'd like to be treated in real life.
- Think before you post - Consider if your contribution is clear, relevant, and appropriate.
- Avoid profanity and insults - Personal attacks and aggression are unacceptable.
- Respect others' opinions - Even if you disagree, treat different perspectives with civility.
- Be mindful with humor and sarcasm - Irony can easily be misunderstood online.
- Cite your sources - If you share information that isn't yours, credit the origin.
- Avoid spam - Don't post repetitive or irrelevant messages.
- Respect others' privacy - Don't share personal information without their consent.
- Be forgiving of mistakes - Everyone makes a typo or misunderstands something occasionally.
- Help create a positive atmosphere - Contribute to constructive and friendly interactions.
