computerHELP! - Netiquette (Internet Etiquette)

Politely Decline Unwanted Email Messages or Habits

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:27:00 -0400

Here are two sites that you can use to politely ask Uncle Bubba or Aunt Jessie to stop forwarding those emails about Canola oil to you. Or ask them to use the BCC field to keep everyone's email private. [More]

Yes, It Does Matter

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:15:00 -0400

To communicate effectively via email, there are several things you should consider. The points below are common expectations in the online world. [More]

IS THIS EASY TO READ?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:11:00 -0400

The internet has been around for years, yet there are still a large number of people who haven't heard that they shouldn't use all capital letters when typing their electronic communications. [More]

Do You Really Want to Hurt Me? - Part II

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:05:00 -0400

Another point about that email on popping popcorn with a cell phone. The internet is rife with what is known as urban legends. These are basically rumors that aren't true. Here's something else you need to do before you hit that Forward button. [More]

Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:59:00 -0400

Oh boy, you just got another interesting email. This one's about how you can pop popcorn with a cell phone. You automatically hover your mouse cursor over the Forward button, and then suddenly you have a puzzling thought. Should I do this? [More]

Be Kind to Your [Email] Friends

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:42:00 -0400

This advice applies to those you send business emails to as well. To avoid having someone heap curses on your head, watch the size of your email attachments. If you simply must send a big file to someone, there's a better way to do it. [More]