Netiquette

What does netiquette mean?

Internet ettiquette

Netiquette means Internet etiquette. It combines the words "net" and "etiquette," which refers to expectations of users' behavior on the Internet.

Unfortunately, poor netiquette runs rampant on the web. Some examples of poor netiquette would include spamming friends with email that is unwanted or trolling other users.

Example

Bob has no netiquette, he sends me photos that he thinks are funny but are straight up gross
Don't be rude on the Internet, be polite
Don't be rude on the Internet, be polite

Related Slang

SFSSorry for spam
spimIM spam
TrollingPosting offensive comments
GriefingIrritating other players
IPNI'm posting naked
emE-mail
FlamingAngering other Internet users
ReddiquetteReddit ettiquette

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Updated May 23, 2017

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