- Keep in mind when Tweeting, on Facebook or message boards that you are in a global arena.
- When discussions get out of control; don’t stoop to name-calling or profanities. You are better than that!
- In forums, keep your signature file to no more than 2-3 lines.
- Keep commercialism to no more than a link at the end of your comment or contribution.
- Stay on topic and discuss issues only relative to the thread/topic in question.
- If new to a group or forum, “lurk” for awhile to get a feel for the community and personalities of the regulars before you post.
- Never give out personal information or specifics to your location on online — nor should you give out the personal information of others!
- Keep in mind there will always be differences of opinion. Try to remain objective and not personalize issues.
- Don’t fall for trolls. Trolls are folks who will post rude comments just to get a rise out of everyone.
- Be sure to down edit, or remove any part of the post you are replying to that is no longer necessary to the ongoing conversation.