Examples of
Netiquette
Violations
A podcast
produced by
Terry Werstlein &
David Yates
EDT 722
July 23, 2010
Netiquette is defined by
Roblyer and Doering (2010)
as a collection of etiquette
guidelines that governs
behavior when
communicating on the
Internet
Observing Netiquette
includes actions like:
Correctly identifying yourself
Avoiding sarcasm
Using appropriate language
Writing in standard English
Observing Netiquette
includes actions like:
Refraining from using all caps
Being polite instead of belligerent
Maintaining a positive attitude
Avoiding sexist, racist, & other forms
of inappropriate humor
Advantages of Using
Presentation Aids
Netiquette Violation Example #1
6. we
They
“eye no what
needadd
2 do hear.
we needvariety
more 411 and
bcause
people will lol if u dont xplain
interest.
things”
What is the problem with
Netiquette Example 1?
• It is not written in standard English.
It contains slang and text
messaging/chatroom shortcuts
Advantages of Using
Presentation Aids
Netiquette Violation Example #2
6. They
add
“Bob--Your
comment
about
instructional
technology
is
the
variety
and
stupedest thing I have ever
interest.
read. DO YOU
HAVE A BRAIN?
If so, please use it.”
What is the problem with
Netiquette Example 2?
• The writer insults Bob with
demeaning and antagonistic
language rather than respectful
discourse. The writer also shouts at
Bob by writing in all capital letters.
Advantages of Using
Presentation Aids
Netiquette Violation Example #3
6. They add
“Suzie--Your
post
reminds
me
variety
and
of a joke I heard about a lawyer,
interest.
a Protestant,
and a blonde...”
What is the problem with
Netiquette Example 3?
• The writer tells an off-color joke that
would alienate lawyers, Protestants,
and blondes (and probably their
friends and relatives and most of the
general population as well).
Advantages of Using
Presentation Aids
Netiquette Violation Example #4
6.
They
add
“Henrietta--I think you
and
expressedvariety
yourself beautifully.
Speaking of beautiful,
I
bet
that
interest.
you could be a Playboy model.”
What is the problem with
Netiquette Example 4?
• The writer is salaciously flirting with
Henrietta, inappropriate behavior in
any course. Although it is nice to
compliment fellow students, those
words of praise should not include
references to sexuality.
Advantages of Using
Presentation Aids
Netiquette Violation Example #5
6.
They
add
“Ralph--Did you read what Billy
variety
and
put in his
DQ2 post?
I can’t
believe anyone
would
put
that
interest.
in print. He’s such a jackass.”
What is the problem with
Netiquette Example 5?
• Calling anyone names is very
unprofessional. This behavior also
rises to the level of slander because
the writer is talking about a third
person.
References
DeCandido, G. (2009). The fab ten of online ed. American
Libraries, 40(12), 31.
Hodson, C. (2008). Netiquette: Watching your P's and Q's in
an online world. AANA Journal: AANA News Bulletin, 62
(10), 30-31.
Mintu-Wimsa, A., Kernek, C., & Lozada, H. (2010).
Netiquette: Make it part of your syllabus. MERLOT Journal
of Online Learning and Teaching, 6(1), 264-267.
Roblyer, M., & Doering, A. (2010). Integrating educational
technology into teaching. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.