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DO YOU SPEAK NET? New words are constantly being coined in the World Wide Web. Find out if you are you leet enough to know a noob from a kurg? Take this quiz which is adapted from the Reader's Digest Word Power column of the same title. Permission to use said material was granted by http://www.rdasia.com to Sir Gain. NETIQUETTE QUIZ A Netizen is an Internet user who follows the rules and conduct on Internet usage, while a Newbie is an inexperienced Internet user who gets himself or others into trouble as he interacts online. So, which are you? Find out if you are a Netizen or a Newbie by taking any (or all) of the following quizzes provided by other Netizens:
FORUM NETIQUETTE Participating in forums can be productive and educational but it can also be a harrowing experience for you if you commit a major faux pas. Avoid breach of netiquette in forums by learning to ask questions the smart way. Common mistakes of newbies usually include thread bumping, trolling, spamming and participating in flame wars. Lurk before you ask. Go to the FAQ page before you ask or email the moderator. When posting a reply or contribution do not plagiarize. Plagiarism is illegal and unethical. Read your words before posting and think about how other people will read them. Be polite. Be kind. Be constructive. Say thank you. |
