Screamer Wiki:Rules/Netiquette

Adapted from Virginia Shea's The Core Rules of Netiquette. Versions of this were common within the early internet, and most of these were unspoken (or spoken) rules:

1. Remember the Human

  - Behind every username is a real person. Don’t say things online that you wouldn’t say face-to-face. Treat others with the same respect you’d want for yourself.

2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life

  - Be ethical. Be lawful. Just because you’re behind a screen doesn’t mean the rules or basic decency change.

3. Know where you are in cyberspace

  - Stay on-topic, don't derail, lurk and learn the community before you post.

4. Respect other people's time and bandwidth

  - Avoid flooding pages or talk with off-topic chatter.

5. Make yourself look good online

  - Take pride in your posts. Be respectful, write clearly, and double-check your facts. What you write reflects on you.

6. Share expert knowledge

  - If you know something helpful, share it! Screamer Wiki thrives on good info and helpful advice.

7. Help keep flame wars under control

  - Don’t escalate arguments or encourage drama. If things get heated, step back and help defuse the situation.

8. Respect other people's privacy

  - Never post someone else’s personal information without their consent.

9. Don't abuse your power

  - If you have extra permissions (e.g., moderator or admin), use them responsibly and fairly.

10. Be forgiving of other people's mistakes

  - Everyone slips up sometimes. If someone makes a mistake, correct them kindly and move on. Assume good faith.