😉 Hello everyone! Recently I went to a forum in Odnoklassniki, where people communicate and discuss various topics. Then I wanted to write an article-appeal to everyone who reads me. What is happening on the forums now requires urgent intervention. It is necessary to remind some users that etiquette on the Internet must be observed.
Etiquette and the Internet
Internet forums, unfortunately, show that almost all participants have no idea about the rules of basic polite communication. Decency is completely absent in conversation.
Many people think that virtual communication should be much easier than real communication. Therefore, it is not necessary to follow any rules of etiquette on the Internet. Dialogue turns into a war of words! There is a rampant boorishness, insults, foul language, rudeness, “poking”, humiliation and illiteracy.
I would like to shout: “People, stop!” We don’t behave like that in real communication ?! If you are not seen on the Internet, this does not give you the right to lose your human face!
There, on the other side of the monitor, a living person sits and takes every word you write to heart. Therefore, do not allow yourself to be rude to a person and throw rude things in his address.
We all strive to be better, we work on the mistakes that we get in life, we worry and analyze so as not to make mistakes again. What are smart books and films for? Why do we go to church and pray?
Why do we wear crosses and raise children? Are the words of A.P. Chekhov have lost their relevance? Everyone knows this statement of the classic: “Everything should be beautiful in a person: face, clothes, soul, and thoughts”.
By the way, on Facebook, I have not seen such an outrage as in Odnoklassniki. An open mate is less common, the skirmish is expressed only in barbs and witticisms. Why is this happening? And how can you get away from this?
Who is a troll
There are often trolls on social networks who provoke scandals on the forums! They enjoy the fact that the goal has been achieved – the person is annoyed and aggressive, which was required to be proved! Do you want to be the victim?
The troll is an energy vampire. Of course, he is not near, but if he “got” someone – he has pleasure and a thrill! The thought is material!
Trolls never put their real photo on their profile “avatar”. More often this is an image of a movie star, a photo model, a famous character, or just an empty frame. The consolation is that they know that they are doing the wrong thing, so they are afraid to “light up” the real face.
Under someone else’s mask, you can say anything and even insult others. But this can only be done by mean and cowardly people. The monitor will not give back for an insult! Change at least 100 masks, but you will never disguise your essence. It is impossible to get away from yourself.
There was a case when on the main profile photo there was a picture of the late actor Sergei Bodrov (Brother-2). This “Bodrov” used foul language, was aggressive and insulted everyone! Oh, it’s a shame … Who knew Sergei Bodrov in life, he will confirm that he was an intelligent and very modest person.
Don’t fall for the troll’s bait. Don’t feed him! Your strength lies in politeness and self-control. In such cases, there is advice. Imagine that you are being tested on your self-control, provoked to break loose and become like a boor. This is a good “trainer” to strengthen the nervous system!
Don’t be rude or leave the forum. You are beyond that! Remember that you are human and it is very important what you are filled with! Life is short to waste arguing with bad people. You won’t prove anything to them!
Let each of us break the “chain of evil” at the forum and prevent the development of the conflict. Always remember about etiquette on the Internet.
Internet commandments
- Remember that you are talking to a person. Would you like to receive the message you just sent? Would you say such a phrase to a person’s face? Your opponent might be wrong. Do not write off writing devastating letters.
- Adhere to the same standards of behavior as in real life. On the web, the rules are just as strict. There is no need to entertain the illusion that the likelihood of being caught “naughty” on the Internet is negligible.
- Remember you are in cyberspace. You change the communication group, and the rules of behavior change with it. What is permissible in one group may be considered rude, insulting, disrespectful in another.
- Save your own time and the time of others. When you send someone an email, a forum post, etc., you are claiming someone’s time. Before sending someone a message, letter, think about whether your addressee really needs it.
- Save your face. No one can see you online. No one will judge how you dress or how you look. Opponents will rate what you write. Give preference to short and clear sentences as well as simple words.
- Help others where you can. Share your experiences with other users.
- Do not get involved in conflicts and do not allow them. A stable name has stuck on the Internet – flame (flame, war of words), provoking a user’s reaction. The protracted skirmish between the two opponents on the forum may cause a negative reaction from other readers of the topic who have entered the forum to chat.
- Respect the right to private correspondence. You wouldn’t like a stranger digging into your mail. Respect someone else’s privacy of correspondence, as this is not only, but also a guarantee that you will not have any problems about this.
- Don’t abuse your capabilities. The fact that you have more extensive knowledge does not give you the right to use it for selfish purposes.
- Learn to forgive others for their mistakes. Be lenient with those who make mistakes, be it a typo, a naive question, or an inadequate answer.
Good advice
- do not open emails, files or web pages received from people you don’t really know;
- always be polite in emails and your correspondents will be polite to you;
- do not use UPPERCASE text in emails. This is perceived on the network as a scream, and can upset your interlocutor;
- avoid sending messages in a state of annoyance. Such letters exacerbate the situation. Later you have to regret. Think about this before starting a war;
- did you become an unwitting participant in the flame? Reasonable behavior – once as clearly, constructively and benevolently express your position. Do not join the discussion again.
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