There's a reason everybody has heard the saying, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' It holds true - both in real life, and in cyberspace! If you stop to consider how your actions will affect others on the internet and in real life, you'll be one of the most respected netizens on the web.

Everybody was a 'newbie' at one time or another! Be patient with those who are new to the internet. If someone shows poor netiquette, don't get angry with them. Politely respond and inform them of their error. Usually, the other person will be thankful for the advice, and you'll find yourself making a new friend. Occasionally, you'll bump into someone that you just don't see eye to eye with. In those cases, sometimes all you can do is agree to disagree.

Cyberspace is an extension of the real world. Just because you're dealing with computers and not people (at least not directly) doesn't mean the law no longer applies! If it's illegal in the real world, it's probably illegal in cyberspace.