To be honest, prior to this class, I wasn't well-versed in the concept of netiquette, although I was familiar with etiquette. Recognizing a tendency to overshare and engage in rapid, extensive texting, I realized I needed to enhance my online communication skills. Since joining this class and delving into the principles of netiquette, I've actively worked on refining my digital communication habits.
Now, I catch myself typing out messages, only to pause, reflect, and delete content that might be deemed excessive or irrelevant. It's a learning process, and I'm becoming more attuned to what is appropriate and engaging for online interactions. Although my shorthand habits and disregard for grammar have become ingrained, the guidance from Professor Wu in this class has significantly contributed to my improvement in practicing effective netiquette.
While I still encounter occasional slip-ups, I am committed to making continuous progress and embracing the principles of netiquette for more meaningful and respectful online communication.
Hey Madi, I also have trouble with Netiquette and it is something that I also have to keep doing in order to master it. I actually sent Professor Wu like 8 emails because I would miss one small thing with Netiquette that I would have to send him a whole new one.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joshua. You're certainly not alone in this situation. I've also found myself having to resend entire emails to Professor Wu due to minor errors. The most effective approach is to forward the original email and make the necessary corrections from there.
DeleteMadi, great blog on applying Netiquette. When I first saw the word "netiquette" I thought it was a misspelling and the person added an "n" by mistake. For this digital neanderthal, I now know it's actually a concept similar to etiquette which applies to real life social interactions, it governs digital interactions which I am terrible at following due to my comfort level. I liken it to a young kid moving from the kiddy table to the grown-up table at Thanksgiving, and not knowing how to act. I wish I could say I had "occasional slip ups," mine are like a blind elephant stumbling through a minefield, as Professor Wu can attest by my multiple assignment resubmissions. Thank God for his patience and understanding!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Don. I believe many individuals share the same sentiment regarding the initial confusion of "netiquette" being misspelled by "etiquette." However, over time, netiquette gradually improves; it simply requires a bit of patience. Professor Wu has indeed been incredibly helpful, and his patience has made a significant impact on my understanding as well.
DeleteYour netiquette is definitely improving ^_^
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are taking 1.3.13 - Rules of Netiquette to heart, Madi :-)
I am definitely taking it to heart. Netiquette is something I have struggled with for awhile, so fixing and working on it was a given.
DeleteMadi, what you said is true. Most of us hear about etiquette and not netiquette. The video shared by our professor was more informative, which covers each aspect of netiquette from mobile, social media, business, personal.
ReplyDeleteNetiquette is certainly important in a professional setting. If you're sending an email to a business for the first time and they notice any mistakes it could leave a tainted impression. These types of practices certainly help to double check everything before you submit.
ReplyDeleteThe thing about netiquette for me is that it's even more disappointing when I see extremely hateful and immature comments on things like social media comment sections. Granted these comments come from social platforms with millions of users, but it's still jarring to me how a lot of people act on the Internet.
ReplyDeleteHey Madi, Your perception of netiquette is really interesting. I find it weird in general these "rules" that are implied to be followed. It's a good rule to follow as far as professionalism goes. With the rise of social platforms, a lot of people tend to forget that a lot of comments and opinions are accessible to millions of people online. Even this post too.
ReplyDeleteHi Madi, Thanks to this class, I've upgraded my netiquette game. Now, I'm more mindful of oversharing and focus on crafting concise and relevant messages. Still a work in progress, but getting there with Professor Wu's guidance!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you upgraded your netiquette game. Indeed Professor Wu helps.
DeleteHey Madi, Thank you for sharing how you have used your newly found knowledge of netiquette to make your online experiences more meaningful. The way we communicate with our friends can be totally different from the way we are expected to communicate in class or at work so it is important to maintain a good presence online. This class is the perfect place to practice and grow so we can apply this knowledge to different areas of our lives.
ReplyDeleteHi Madi, I could relate to you so much on this. Growing up around technology so much we kind of just gained the habits of bad netiquette. However like you said, its good to practice good online strategies to make it easier and more professional for everyone.
ReplyDeleteHey Madi, I can totally relate to your experience. Been there too, sending follow-up emails or even needing to delete mistakenly sent messages. Taking IS101 class taught me the importance of being detail-oriented and precise in everything I read, write, and send.
ReplyDeleteHey Madi, engaging with internet, growing up with technology, and after I got this concept now I am more responsible with my behavior in internet.
ReplyDeleteHi Madi! I can relate to you as before this class I did not really know the rules of netiquette. It is too easy to treat emails as texts. It is a great skill to have and it is amazing to hear you making changes to help you get further in the corporate world.
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