Netiquette

Please review some of the frequently used netiquette (net + etiquette) rules:

- If your Internet access is through a corporate account, check with your employer about their policy regarding private e-mail.

- Don't assume any Internet communication is completely secure. Never put in a mail message anything you would not put on a postcard. Likewise, independently verify any suspect mail, as addresses can be forged.

- If you are forwarding or re-posting a message, don't change the original wording.

- If you are replying to a message, quote only the relevant parts.

- Never send chain letters, they are forbidden on the Internet. Notify you System administrator if you receive one.

- Take care with addressing mail.

- Allow time for mail to be received, and replied to, keeping in mind time differences around the world and other people's busy schedules.

- By netiquette default, it’s assumed you check your e-mails at least twic a day. So a reply within a maximum of 24 hours is expected. Otherwise, let people know using auto replies.

- If you want your mail to be read, don't make it too long unless the receiver is expecting a verbose message. Over 100 lines is considered long.

- Remember the Internet is a global community, and other peoples values and outlook on life may be different to your own. Be tolerant and careful with slang or phrases that may not be understood in another country.

- Use mixed case, UPPER CASE LOOKS AS IF YOU'RE SHOUTING.

- Mail should have a subject header that reflects the content of the message. Never leave the SUBJECT field blank.

- Unsolicited e-mail advertising is unwelcome (and forbidden in many countries).

- When attaching files, don't send any larger than about 50k.

- On those rare occasions where it is necessary to send a group of people the very same e-mail, as a courtesy to those you are sending to, please list all of the recipients e-mail addresses in the BCC field. When an e-mail address is designated in the Blind Carbon Copy field, the recipient will get a copy of the e-mail while their e-mail address remains invisible and protected from the view of the other recipients of the e-mail.

- Never give out phone numbers or personal information without confirming you are communicating with a reputable party. Never give out personal contact information of others without their specific permission to do so.