Netiquette

net·i·quette (nět'ĭ-kět', -kĭt)
n. Etiquette practiced or advocated in electronic communication over a computer network.

[(Inter)net + (et)iquette.]

Netiquette is a relatively new word that simply refers to the etiquette that should be followed while corresponding online. Basically you need to remember that you are not just talking to a computer. When you talk to someone online through email, chat, blogging, etc., remember that you are talking to another human being. Only say things that you would say to their face. Once you send a message you cannot take it back. It may be read by many more people than you intended it to be read by. Never use sarcasm in computer communication because there is no way to tell that you are being sarcastic. Netiquette is very important in today's society where communication often done through the computer or through text messaging.

For more netiquette rules visit the following websites:

http://www.albion.com/netiquette/

http://www.livinginternet.com/i/ia_nq.htm

http://www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm