This is the blog for Psychology 293, Seattle University's "Popular Myths About Human Behavior." We’ll be talking about brains and creativity, aggression in little boys and girls, and why Presidential cabinets often make terrible decisions. Something to capture everyone’s interest.
Why a blog? We'll use this spot to share ideas outside of class (I don't know about you, but I don’t always have my best ideas in class), and I’ll post questions to help you prepare for discussion. We’ll also use it to acquaint ourselves with some of the cool features of a blog.
Blog Assignment 1 | Due Wednesday March 31 | 12:00 noon
GOAL: Making certain everyone can use the technology.
Your first assignment? This one is simple: What is good netiquette? Write a quick 1-2 sentence reply, and be sure to include your initials at the start or end of the post so that I can give you credit for the post. My primary goal is to ensure everyone can log in, and my secondary goal is to discuss good rules of thumb for online posts.
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ReplyDelete1. It is obvious, but I hope there won’t be any offending words such as F words.
ReplyDelete2. This may only concern me, but I might have difficulty in understanding people’s comments if they are full of slang. It is difficult to define which word is slang, though.
JT
Good netiquette, to me, would be respecting other people's posts and their opinions that they have to share meaning no bashing other people's comments. I also agree with Junichi, profanity shouldn't be used, especially since this is a class assignment. To me it would be inappropriate.
ReplyDelete-LQ
Good "netiquette" for me implies the use of respectful language when replying to other people's posts. Also, I don't think that the writing style has to be as formal as an APA style paper, but should be more formal than a text message (i.e. no tYpINg lYkE Dis)
ReplyDelete-Mike
We've had some great posts so far about showing respect for one another (thanks for launching it Junichi). In addition to no profanity and no bashing of other people's comments (which was Lyndsey's good addition) what are other ways people can show respect, particularly when they disagree?
ReplyDeleteI'd also like to see some suggestions that move beyond the respect issue, such as Mike's post about formality. Anything on appropriate content? Referring to other people's ideas? Or any golden rules, like the one raised in class yesterday?
If you're having trouble coming up with ideas, feel free to do a little online research on netiquette.
I totally agree with Junichi, Lyndsey and Mike. “Good netiquette” is showing respect to people who express their thoughts. Besides that, I think it also implies people to respond positively and encouragingly. We shouldn’t respond people in an aggressive way even though the opinions are different from others which mean doing the discussion peacefully. When you disagree with what people said, you can say like “This is good point, but in my opinion………..”, I think this is more encouraging and kindly way to express the differences from other speakers.
ReplyDelete- Kennis
If I had to add anything on netiquette that hasn't already been said, I would say--be both careful of what you say and how you read what someone says. Things that are typed don't come with emotions, and I'd rather not see bizarre and complex emoticons to attempt to interpret the underlying connotations of what someone is saying with their message. So I guess what I'm saying is... take that into account both when writing something and when reading something. A lot of things could get misconstrued. And I think people should be able to ask people questions about what they comment... and... generally aim to be legible in terms of spelling and grammar.
ReplyDeleteThat is all!
EE
Good netiquette means being respectful to the opinions of others even if they do not match what your personal opinion would be. If you disagree, make sure you say so in the most polite way possible and remember that there is no way to convey sarcasm over the internet or change your tone of voice. Also, try not to type in all caps because then it just seems like the person is yelling at everyone.
ReplyDelete-BH
Good netiquette to me is simply being polite and respectful of others statements and opinions like you would in a classroom setting.
ReplyDelete-Kaitlin
Obviously, good netiquette includes using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as everybody so far has automatically done. Additionally, people have already begun politely crediting others where credit is due by acknowledging where in previously occurring comments their ideas may have originated.
ReplyDeleteGood netiquette entitles numerous things, what I want to include is that everyone should use appropriate language and be kind if ones spelling or grammar is not right. SJ
ReplyDeleteDD: Good netiquette is not bashing any person's thoughts and being respectful. The goal here, just like in the classroom, is to engage in intelligent conversation. Also, let's try not to be condescending like Kennis said.
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ReplyDeleteI never realized the importance of being concise online since there is limited "bandwidth" or cyber real-estate. By being concise, we maximize our 'space' online, while leaving room for others to have/post their opinions. I think good netiquette is keeping your blog articles concise and relevant to the blog's purpose, thus "respecting people's time and bandwidth" (http://tinyurl.com/mlnqrk). -MCS (forgot initials)
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the above! I think good netiquette is being respectful of everyone's opinions and keeping an open mind. There really is no need to offend anyone with profanity or condescending remarks. No one should be afraid to express their opinions, no matter how different they may be from others.
ReplyDelete-HJ
First thing: HELLO EVERYBODY :D
ReplyDeleteMy one contribution to this post will be that, while respect etc. is incredibly important, we need to make this a fun experience! Crack jokes [nothing hurtful], Be silly [while still making a valid point] and make everybody enjoy taking 10-15 minutes out of their day to read everything that we post up here!
-Have a good ‘un!
JD
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ReplyDeleteZomg I ttly thnk imho we shld b frndly & @ op, being rude: do not want!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I just spent 5 minutes looking up some common internet language abbreviations because I don't know any and if I saw it here I would have no idea what it means. So, please, minding my hypocrisy, refrain from internet slang and abbreviations. Thanks!
Hahaha! ^Thank you for that!^
ReplyDeleteNicely done, Rob. If I had any internet savvy at all, I think I'd type LOL here, right?
ReplyDeleteGreat set of suggestions for internet etiquette, and I like how several people proposed alternatives to earlier posts. Onto the next blog assignment...!
What is good 'netiquette'
ReplyDeleteAD: One should approach netiquette like the courting of a fine mistress. Being respectful is necessarily essential and by respectful I mean holding the comments of others with high regard (regardless of their veracity). That is although you may realize their opinion to be error ridden, you shall not engage in a personal attack on the individual but courteously acknowledge their misunderstandings. In addition, one may not partake in the usage of swear words or slang terminology and by no means shall a commenter be found to be using incomplete sentences; for instance "that's stupid" or "laaaaaaaame" (for all the youtube posters reading this)
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