Internet Chat Tips Staying Safe & Following The Rules Of Etiquette
The internet can be a great place to meet people, chat, network, swap knowledge, learn and a host of other things. But when interacting with people on the net, you should follow a few rules to keep yourself safe and keep from aggravating other people. Here are four general rules to get you started many forums also have specific rules you should read.
Rule #1 be careful with your contact info
When you’re on the internet, you generally want to keep a level of anonymity, because you don’t really know who you might be talking with or that might view your information. For example, you should be very, very careful about giving out your phone number or address to anyone you meet. Use email, IM, chat, blogs, etc, to communicate.
Rule #2 follow the rules for promoting your product or service
If you have a product or service you want to promote, you should follow several rules for doing so. First of all, don’t post advertisements in forums, other people’s blogs, etc. Most forums do allow you to have a signature or profile with a link to your website. That...