#NETIQUETTE

[cassolotl]

When informing others about ICE raids on social media, spread information, not panic.

Spread information, not panic. We protect one another by sharing useful and actionable information, not rumors. A.L.E.R.T.A., for a specific request for any aid!

Activity - What is happening? Location - Where *exactly* is this happening? Include street, state, country. Equipment - Are there weapons, vehicles, etc. involved? Response requested - What response is being requested? E.g. observation, de-escalation, survivor support, medical aid, bystander intervention, etc. Time & date - What is the exact time and date? Appearance - Who? How many? What are they wearing?

Example

Jan 26th 2025 1:12pm (Time & date)

There are four APD officers (Appearance)

harassing a Black teen (Activity)

on the corner of Haywood & Virginia in West Ash (Location)

3 squad cars on the scene (Equipment)

Requesting aid to observe and record (Request aid)

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[ruckis-vandalizes]

netiquette. thumperian principle. does this mean anything. am I getting through to someone? Hello?

[fansplaining]

Episode 208: What Fans Owe Each Other

In Episode 208, “What Fans Owe Each Other,” Flourish and Elizabeth share a letter from longtime friend-of-the-pod @destinationtoast about whether we can make fandom culture kinder and more nuanced (spoiler: they take a far more pessimistic stance than Toast!). Topics discussed include good old-fashioned “netiquette,” whether we’re at the end of big social media, the dangers of toxic positivity, and systemic versus individual change. They also share and respond to a pair of listener comments on the recent “Fanfluencers” episode, and the way fans’ comments online connect back to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Click through to our site to listen or read a full transcript!

[darth-rainbow]

Hello,

Sorry because this is a self-plug but,

I wrote a Challengers fanfic on Ao3. It was intended to be a sort of character growth in college years where Patrick let Art win and to give them the space to grow into people who'd make it all together. The original goal was OT3, but I added an OC in there for character growth and she ended up making so much sense with them and being loved by the audience (and I) so much that it became an OT4. I really tried to write the beginning of something that could last. Which, in the end, amounted to 174k words.

Anyways, I used to have consistent readers who would comment on every chapter. Like genuinely EVERY chapter. The last one however, crickets. Not a word. And I'm still scratching my head over it. Like, did I fuck up? And what do I do with the extra content I still have? It is worth posting?

I know, I know you're supposed to be your first reader and enjoy what you write. And I did. And I'm proud of my work, I genuinely do like it, a lot.

I just don't get why everybody went quiet. So I'm throwing this bottle at the sea. If anyone has a minute to read the final chapter of the fic and wouldn't mind giving me their opinion, it'd be appreciated.

[scifimagpie]

So I just ditched a couple nasty groups on Reddit, in which I was only lurking, and I thought I'd take a break from paprika-posting to share life wisdom with the class.

1) you don't owe your time to online or irl groups that make you feel yucky. You can just leave.

2) don't hang out with people or groups who make you feel like a worse version of yourself, or a worse person.

3) watch drama groups carefully, because a lot of them are poorly or completely unmoderated. Dunks and drama are okay indulgences, but they have to be reined in, or they sour communities. I don't know how it works, but I've seen it a hell of a lot.

4) no cause is either so important or so unimportant that you should imbibe poison on its behalf.

[pileofpawns]

the urge to good-naturally “erm actually” people is too strong to ENTIRELY stop this behavior atm but I HAVE gotten to a point where if I make one such comment and someones replies inflammatorily I just. don’t respond. instead of engaging in a pointless internet argument. I’ve come a long way from my “arguing with queerphobes on reddit” days :)

[ruckis-kingstarr]

I saw a video commenting on how the state or socializing kind of collapsed after 2020 and it resonated with me, so I want to talk about it here too given I feel like a lot of people could use the message.

I've had trouble with social anxiety in the past, but seeing the regression of people and how they choose to interact with one another has given me agoraphobia. If you've noticed me being less and less active, it's because I've purposely been trying to distance myself from the internet for that reason. That paired with the rampant posting about US Politics and AI with no real solid way to police the content I see, my go to safe spaces are no longer safe. I've been resorting to posting and ghosting. Sticking my nose in YT and video games until someone messages me.

And a large, and I mean a VERY LARGE part of this has to do with how comfortable with being rude people are not just on the internet, but in real life as a result of not getting that needed proper human interaction. People have been normalizing a narcissistic mentality without balancing it with empathy and humility.

"Empathy without boundary is self harm" is the big one I've been seeing. I completely agree with this sentiment! But most people also forget that boundary without limit is disconnected and narcissistic. It's good to have boundaries, but I'm sorry to say that discomfort does NOT constitute as abuse. Discomfort is necessary to regulate mental and emotional balance. It's healthy for your heart and brain in doses. Please rebuild your tolerance for bs.

"You don't owe it to anyone" Yes you do. If you want to be a part of a community, have friends, or be considered a decent human being at all, yes the fuck you do. Your actions do in fact impact the the rest of us. Not everyone deserves the time of day. Some people are horrible and not everyone is gonna get along. But If you're okay with being inconsiderate indiscriminately, you're just an asshole.

Literally none of this should be debatable. This is just How To Be A Decent Living Thing 101. If you feel at all targeted or offensed by this, this is your sign to see a psychiatrist. Get *sincere* help, not just a therapist that's going to enable you. Hell, if you're not ready for that or don't have the money just go outside. Reconnect with people offline. Exposure therapy. It's a start.

If you're okay with being a jerk and you don't want to get the help, do not talk to me. You are not ready for this post.

End the cycle.

[fuzzyghost]

[frogshunnedshadows]

Me, politely putting long posts after a jump / read-more link:

At some point, people forgot the old ways...

[zeynepkamma]

LET ME SHOW YOU MY FIRST INFOGRAPHIC !

Hi guys! It is really nice to see you again on my blog. Today we have a little bit different topic to talk about. Our discussion topic is infographic and its benefit for education. As you know, this blog was created by me for the sake of course assignment. This week we were given a new assignment. Creating an information infographic about ethical and legal issues in educational technology. I used Canva to originate my design. It was very excited to create this type of informative design because it was my first time. I am new here- I mean on social media :) - so it was too hard to handle it for me. But it was fun. Besides from being fun, I think it is also very educational. While teaching process continue students can take benefits from this kind of design. Because of the visual feast it is also unforgettable. This can be useful for students. Also, because this design is far different from the regular course book, it could be a motivation for the students.

Before display my infographic, I want to share my infographic topic. It is netiquette. Have you ever heard this word? For the one who has never heard before , It is combination of two words. Internet and etiquette. Today, nearly everybody uses social media, mail, or anything related to technology. Just as we have some kind of etiquettes on real life to make the world better place to live in, the internet also needs etiquettes ,which is called " netiquette" , to safe and peaceful interaction with people. Is this information make you feel curios? Come on, have a look at my infographic and get information :))

[perezfecto]

Unos consejos de urbanidad para mantener la sana convivencia y la cordura en redes sociales.

[fansplaining]

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[worlds1stghost]

The internet really lost something when "Don't Like; Don't Read" stopped being a golden rule. As a writer, I tag and put content warnings on all my works to make sure nobody accidentally is exposed to something they're uncomfortable with. It's basic decency and helps people curate their online experience.

But what am I supposed to do when people get mad at the warning itself? They aren't reading the story and getting offended; it's as if the mere fact that this content exists in the first place is enough to upset them. Sorry, internet user, but I put that warning there so you don't have to read it. Would you prefer I didn't tag it at all, and you read something triggering that you weren't prepared for?

Why don't you just... not engage with it and leave me alone?

[cqattmu]

Here is unfortunately, a common example of poor netiquette. A twitter post about celebrity Selena Gomez's beauty brand "Rare Beauty" and her personal struggles with mental illness is met with lots of praise, but also hate. Gomez is open about her struggles with her mental and physical help, often being referred to as an advocate for such. The first twitter user replied to this extremely positive post celebrating Gomez with a very hateful and crude post. This poor digital etiquette comes from the increased confidence of being behind a screen, and not having to face any consequence for the abusive behaviour. Many people forget that what they post online should reflect what they would be comfortable saying in real life, or proud to have their mother hear them say. This unprofessional user’s handle lists a name, although it may not be their real one. Regardless, this woman has a picture of herself on her profile and a link tree with all of her social medias connected to it. If she were to be confronted by an employer, her hateful words would be less than favourable and she would likely have trouble finding work with such a negative digital footprint. This user's hateful and offensive words do not stop with this post, but also on all her profiles and even in her bio. As a not-so tech-savvy person, it was still extremely easy to find out much information about this person, and I'm sure any of her future employers, family and friends can do the same. The second user, however, was very positive and encouraging. Not only does this make the poster feel good, but encourages an overall positive attitude to readers. When visiting his profile, he may not have a profile picture, but he is proud to list his name as all of his posts and replies are nothing but kind words and insightful opinions backed by research. Engaging with celebrities and influencers often- which is a great social media plan and way of using the digital space to network! This second user has incredible digital hygiene, and understands that the internet is forever. If an employer were to scrub through his socials, they would be no short of impressed. If this may be advice to readers, be like the second user, and never post what you would be shocked to see on the news- it may cost you a job!

[gossip-girl-com]

Netiquette - should and shouldn't

Hi there!

If you're not brave enough to say it face to face, don't say it online.

No one needs your opinion!

xoxo, Gossip Girl

[grayrazor]

Nothing more suspicious than a new follower DMing you with a generic greeting like “hello.”

We’re not on public transport, this is the internet, please skip the pleasantries and just say what you want to talk about.