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25 Rules of Tech Etiquette
A solid 10-plus years into the mainstream use of cellphones, e-mail, texting and IM, and a half-decade into the phenomena of social-networking sites, we're still astounded on a daily basis at the unbelievably clumsy way some people communicate. While most of us have a pretty good idea how to behave in a civilized way in public, when it comes to electronic means of communication, an astounding number of us continue to act like the digital equivalent of cavemen (with no offense intended to the Geico fellas, naturally).
Certainly every new technology brings about uncertainty and a rough period, but honestly, folks, enough's enough. To help us all get along a little better, and prevent future heartache, we ask you to take a look at these 25 rules for electronic life, and then take a look in the mirror and tell that person to change his ways. And help us all out and pass these on to those who offend. By all means hit up the comments with any additions we missed.
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Subscribe to commentschavilandJan 11th 2009 11:39PM
I guess my first set of comments were not polite enough for you.
But,I was highly offended by the way Mr.Chase catagorized and name-called in this report. I feel that since you do not know each person's situation,there should be a nicer way of putting this across,without putting down people. I hope this comment gets printed. Because I do feel that offensive coressponding is uncalled
for. C Haviland.
jetman1284Jan 12th 2009 12:25AM
Possible Solutions for Users with Poor Eyesight:
1.] Change the font size (as previously mentioned).
2.] Change the screen resolution.
3.] Change the accessibility options that will be on any recent operating system (Windows, Mac, and I would assume Linux) to suit your particular needs.
4.] Buy a magnifying screen to place in front of your monitor.
5.] Buy a bigger monitor.
6.] Get a better prescription.
The point is this: No one has to use all caps to type.
Secondly, this is a point of etiquette. Etiquette is the study and observance of social norms that help people act in such a way as to not embarrass themselves or others during social activities. The ban on all caps is simply a standard to use when engaging in online discussions. If you must break the guideline due to a physical ailment, deficiency, etc. then, do what you have to do.
just meJan 12th 2009 5:55AM
THE WAY I SEE IT IS THAT IT IS MY COMPUTER AND IF I WANT TO TYPE IN CAPS IT IS MY PEROGATIVE TO DO SO!
JudithJan 12th 2009 3:48PM
Very good, well written article. I would add that it is also very rude to read and answer a text message while with someone else.
Hugh JassJan 19th 2009 9:34PM
Looks like this article hit a nerve!
There are, apparently, a bunch of rude, semi-literate “OLD YELER”s out there, who will do whatever they want, just because they can. This is very sad for the majority of us who have incorporated tech to improve their lives.
If you’ve posted something disputing or complaining about the conventional “polite” use of tech, then YES, THIS POST IS ABOUT YOU!
Yes, that was in caps, for the people who deserve it. God might forgive your lack of literacy and social skills, but you’re just a HUGE PAIN IN THE BUTT to everyone else!
Have a nice day. :)