1. When online, express yourself carefully so that you will not be misunderstood. 2. You do not need to cite your Internet sources since the chance of getting caught is very slim. 3. Monitor a discussion group for a few days to know what common questions are asked and what topics are considered off-limits. 4. Keep your messages short and to the point. 5. You do not need to check the grammar and spelling of your e-mail. What matters most is the message itself. 6. It is all right to ask a group of classical music lovers about the latest album of your favorite boy band. 7. If somebody disagrees with you and sends you an angry message, the best defense is to attack back. 8. Do not forward a person's private message to you to somebody else without the permission of the person who wrote you the message 9. Never give personal details about yourself, like your home address and phone number, to somebody you have just met online. 10. Point out the spelling and grammar errors of everyone on the Internet.
