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Internet Laws

            
             Everyday millions of people are using the Internet. The Internet gives people the freedom to look up and download an endless variety of information. But where is the line drawn to determine how far someone is allowed to go when using the Internet? Laws and regulations for the Internet are just as important as they are in everyday life. Netiquette, Acceptable Use Policies, and Copyright laws are very important when using the Internet. The Internet is still young and the laws still need revision and new ones need to be made. .
             Netiquette is etiquette for the Internet. It is a set of ten rules for behaving properly online. The purpose of Netiquette is to help new users of the Internet minimize their mistakes, and to help experienced cyberspace travelers help the new users. The following list is a set of rules for Netiquette. The number one rule is to "remember the human" (Shea). This means do unto others as other do unto you. The second rule of Netiquette is to "adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life" (Shea). Because people sometimes forget that there is a human being on the other side of the computer, some people think that a lower standard of ethics or personal behavior is acceptable in the Internet. The third rule of Netiquette is to "know where you are in cyberspace" (Shea). What is perfectly acceptable in one area may be dreadfully rude in another. The fourth rule is to "respect other people's time" (Shea). It is your responsibility to ensure that the time Internet users spend reading your posting is not wasted. The fifth rule is to "make yourself look good online" (Shea). Those you talk to on the web cannot see you. No one will be judged by appearances, but you will be judged by the quality of your writing. The sixth rule is to "share expert knowledge" (Shea). The reason asking questions online works is that a lot of knowledgeable people are reading the questions and answering them.


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