ETIQUETTE

on the
INTERNET
 Your online behavior can be used to empower or disempower
others and yourself. Consider these expectations when engaging
with others online.
Think of the person who your post is
about and how they might feel or
react to it.

Be careful in chatrooms and only

meet up with people your family
Knows personally.
stop and think before posting.
Make sure you are not
emotionally reacting.

Respect the privacy of yourself

and others online.
Understand your digital footprint
and cyber trail. Carefully
consider future implications this
might have for you.
 Take a stand against cyberbullying.
Do not be a bystander - help the victim to seek appropriate
support.

Consider and follow to the age

limits of different sites and
platforms.
If you are not proud of who you
interact and engage with others
online, stop and think before
posting.
Would you be ok with your
grandmother reading your
posts?
 Understand the law and
consequences for cyber abuse.
Represent yourself well online and always show your best side.
 Interact positively online and
empower others and yourself.

If you wouldn't say it to

someone's face, you shouldn't be
saying it online.
keep a copy of abusive
messages for reporting
purposes.
Remember that anything you post online is viewable by the whole
world, regardless of privacy restrictions in place.

Use respectful and empowering

language.
Only post images of others if you
have their consent.
Avoid posting images of
identifiable uniforms and logos
on clothing.
Be polite and respond promptly.

Consider the use of sarcasm and

the way that it can be interpreted
by others.
 Remember to fact check before
posting.

Remember these etiquette rules next

time you are online!