Chapter 3

Netiquette
Netiquette
• short for “Network Etiquette”
• set of rules and guidelines about proper online behavior
• Netiquette can be formal or informal
Formal Netiquette
• a strict set of rules that are imposed by online groups like
message boards, chat rooms and social media sites.

 Foul language
 Spamming
 Bullying
 Trolling
 Sock puppets
 Flame Wars
Plagiarism
• using someone else’s work
• considered as a fraudulent act
• can be punishable by law.
Piracy
• reproducing and distributing materials without the
owner’s consent
Most common types of piracy:
(UNESCO’s World Anti-Piracy Observatory)
• Books
• book, school manual, journal article etc.
• Music
• Bootlegging is the unauthorized recording and distribution of a
live or broadcast performance.
• Counterfeiting is the “unauthorised copying of the material
support, labels, artwork and packaging”
• Film
• Software
Copyright
• the legal right to own an original work
• REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8293
• Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (IP Code)
• 15 types of works that are covered by copyright protection
• ipophil.gov.ph
Informal Netiquette
• a lot like real-world etiquette
• expected to be followed by everyone
• make social interaction pleasant for everyone involved
• The Golden Rule
• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
• Act as you would in real life.
• Know where you are and act accordingly.
• Respect people’s privacy.
• Respect other people’s properties
Mobile Device Etiquette
• Talking too loudly on your phone
• Making long phone calls
• Putting the other party on loud speaker
• Using loud or annoying ring tones
• Playing music, videos, and games too loudly
• Taking pictures or videos of live performances
• Using your phone in cinemas
• Taking pictures and videos without asking permission
• Using your mobile device while waiting in line
• Using your mobile device while driving
• Using your mobile device while walking
• Wearing earphones/headphones while walking.
• Using your mobile device in social gatherings and
important events
Summary
• What is netiquette
• Formal and informal netiquette
• Plagiarism
• Piracy
• Copyright
• Mobile device etiquette