What is it?
Netiquette is short for Internet Etiquette. It is a set of rules for online
behavior. Netiquette are rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over
the Internet and other computer networks.
Why is it important?
Knowing the basics of Netiquette will help you to communicate effectively
online. It provides guidelines for understanding and interpreting online
communication and for avoiding offensive online behavior. Learning and
practicing netiquette is important so that everyone has a better understanding
of how to use and interpret technology to effectively communicate and avoid
unnecessary offensive online behavior.
For more information, here is a list of netiquette resources: