Page 78 - Ones and Zeros 5 (Student Book)

Lesson
Lesson

Handling bad or rude comments.
There are times when a user might post something that is rude or insulting to us. If something
like this happens, remember that blog providers allow us to ‘block’ or ‘report’ users who do not
respect us.

Be careful of typos.
Another important rule of Posting Netiquette is to avoid typos or any kind of mistakes in our
texts and comments. This also includes wrong use of punctuation marks or even overusing
them. Multiple exclamation marks, spelling mistakes, or use of uppercase letters are not only
confusing, but also an indicator that we are angry or frustrated.

Check before you post.
Always check before publishing a post or a comment to
avoid typos or re-think an idea you originally thought would
be smart to share.

Be careful when chatting to strangers.
You have to be extra careful when strangers post comments
on your blog or send you personal messages. Some users
might seem ‘charming’ but in reality, they want to harm us.
It would be a good idea to ask your parents for their advice.
You should inform them when someone is too friendly or
when he asks for your personal information. Always think
before you reply to someone’s comments.

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