Netiquette

It's the very first thing that we, the user of internet, need to be aware about: netiquette. Netiquette derived from the word "net" or "internet" and "etiquette". This simply means the use of good manners in online communication such as e-mail, forums, blogs, and other social networking sites. It's important because this kind of communication often in non-verbal way. People only read someone else written on the site without being punctuated with facial expressions, gestures, body language, and intonation. Therefore, this kind of communication often creates misinterpretation. Sometimes, to clarify the message, people use emoticon that's effectively works to avoid misinterpretation. There are some other rules of netiquette to help people communicate effectively, as follows:

1. Refrain from personal abuse.

2. Don't spam or repeatedly post the same message. usually, it used for advertising. 

3. Write clearly.

4. Stay on topic. especially when you are on specific forum.

5. Don't post copyrighted material that you don't own.

6. Be original. (paraphrasing if it's need)

There are more rules in accordance to be a good network user based on netiquette. You will find many other explanation about this, especially in site related to computer assisted language learning. Happy learning!