Practicing Rules for Proper Online Communication
NETIQUETTE INTERACTIVE GAME
SITUATION 1
 Sandra
swiped her BFF’s 3G mobile phone without her
knowledge. She proceeded to update Larissa’s status
saying that “she likes big boobs.”
 Which netiquette rule did Sandra violate?
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Respecting another’s privacy
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Using Golden Rule
SITUATION 2
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While Jessie was on his Discussion Board for his
American History class, he became angry over another
student’s comments. Jessie proceeded to argue with
that student back and forth even typing some answers
in “All Caps.”
What netiquette rule did Jessie violate?
No Flame Wars
Use appropriate language
SITUATION 3
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Jenna posted some suggestive pictures of herself on
her Facebook page. Her friends tagged the photos
and they went “viral.” Several people at school began
to harrass her suggesting that she was a “loose.”
What netiquette rule did Jenna fail to follow?
 Be
careful with use of “All Caps.”
 What
you say or post online can be traced back to you.
SITUATION 4
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While Yolanda was an her IM account chatting with
her BFF Marcie, she became very annoyed with her
because she was slow to reply. She began to send
several messages to Marcie overwhelming her until
she stopped the conversation.
What netiquette rule did Yolanda fail to follow?
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Use proper spelling and grammar usage.
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Be patient while communicating online
SITUATION 5
Rosalinda became angry while texting her
friend Nathaniel. She began to use foul
language in her messages. Nathaniel became
bothered by the messages and showed them to
his mother.
 What netiquette rule did Rosalinda fail to
follow?
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Using appropriate language
Be careful of using “All Caps.”