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Heading graphic: What is netiquette?

Quite simply, "netiquette" is Internet etiquette - the informal rules of behaviour to be followed when using the Internet.

These Internet customs have evolved over time, and help make the Internet a pleasant place.

While many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) have the own set of rules for using the Internet or Acceptable Use Policies, these are formal rules. Netiquette is different, having evolved over time, to help make the Internet a more pleasant place to visit.

There are netiquette guidelines for most Internet resources, including e-mail, mailing lists and newsgroups. Some Internet resources share netiquette rules, for example the accepted guidelines for e-mail and mailing lists are also used in newsgroups.

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