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"Personal E-mail"  Internet Netiquette
TYPING IN ALL CAPS is SHOUTING or YELLING in e-mail.
      :-O   is the emoticon for  Yelling or Shouting

  • Subject line in e-mail identifies the contents of the message.  Warn about long messages in subject line.
         

  • Use Carbon Copy (cc) to send a duplicate of your message

  • Use Blind Carbon Copy (bcc) to keep hidden the e-mail addresses of additional persons receiving your message. 

  • Limit line length to 65 or 76 characters across in e-mail.  This helps the message arrive with the same spacing you set.

  • Send Reply or Forward messages only after unnecessary information is deleted.            

  • Keep e-mail messages simple and to the point.
  • Check grammar and spelling before you post.
  • Don't use Tabs; instead, use spaces.
          

  • Give emotional clues in e-mail to help your correspondents understand the tone of your message.
                 A few examples of     smileys or emoticons are: 

                                :    -)  or  :)    Smile,  Laugh, I'm joking, or "Have a nice day."
                    :-(  or  :(      Frown,  Sadness,  Bummer
                     ;-)  Wink - a pun or sly joke     :-D   Big, delighted grin
                     %-) Confused but happy           %-(  Confused & unhappy
                     :->  Sarcastic                          :-]   Sarcastic smile
                                { } or [ ] Hug                  {{{***}}}    Hugs and kisses
     

  • Return receipt is used when the message is important mail.
     
  • Delete un-wanted messages from your mailbox.  Storing messages in folders will help organize your mail.
     
  • Use acronyms with caution (e.g. IMO (In My Opinion), LOL (Laughing Out Loud), etc.. Use acronyms only when your correspondent understands them. 
  • Don't forward SPAM.  Virus warnings or chain letters with $$$rewards or dire consequences if not forwarded are SPAM. 
  • Don't write e-mail messages that will come back to haunt you. Realize that your message can easily be forwarded to others. 
  • Don't write or reply to e-mail when you're angry.  FLAMING is responding with ridicule, contempt, scorn, etc.. 
  • Don't attach large files (including pictures) that are over 50K without permission.  Large files can fill up a mailbox.  Make sure  your correspondent has the application software to open the file.

  • CHAT ROOMS, FORUMS, LISTSERVS

  • Get a free e-mail account to use for your list mail. 

  • Read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and lurk or monitor the list before you start to post messages. 

  • Don't be a dittohead. Don't reply to a posted message by replying, "I agree,"  "Include me, too!" or "Thanks for ..."

  • "Me too" and "Thanks" are messages that should be sent only to the people who need it and not the entire list. 
  • Include pertinent and useful subject lines. This allows people to search & skip unwanted messages. 
  • Never, never send SPAM to a list unless you want to be flamed.
  • Replying or Forwarding a message - delete all unnecessary header information that is on the message.
  • Don't post "netiquette" notes to a list. If a person makes a mistake, send a polite note directly to the individual.
  • Save your subscription confirmation letter. It tells how to unsubscribe. Asking the list how to do this will get you flamed.
  • Don't use attachments or post messages in HTML format.
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