Reaction to Reading 1

I like that the first rule of netiquette is remember the human. I think a lot of bridges are burned because of unnecessary rudeness online. It's always uncomfortable for me to see someone I know I've offended, and it's equally as humiliating to find out that the words you wrote were incorrect. We talked on the first day about getting to know and looking around a cite before you decide if it's reliable or not, and that's something that makes a huge difference as a journalist seeking valid sources. I like that it is also mentioned to be aware of other people's time. I've received emails before that have huge attachments and take a long time to load. When I open that attachment, it better be important, or else I'll be mad that I wasted time and space on my computer. (While we're on this subject, I would like to apologize for the length of this entry. I'm just responding as I read.) I've also learned first-hand that when you're a journalist, sometimes you have to nag a little bit to get people to respond to you emails or voicemails.

Also, I agree that mass messages are usually a waste of time. If someone didn't have the time to personalize it, why should I write a personalized response? I think that as long as you ask genuine and professional questions, the Internet is a great place to meet new people and gather their various points of view. When people swear too much online, I automatically assume the person doing it is immature or uninformed. It's good to be professional because you never know who is going to see what you write. I enjoy reading well-thought-out comments. Sometimes ranting is therapeutic, but it's wise not to send it to people who would misunderstand or respond negatively. Most of the rules on netiquette stem from respect for others and their perspectives. The cartoon was funny and reminds us that Internet users aren't always who they say they are. The sections on conversational terrorism reminded me of tactics we talked about in Beginning Newswriting. It's important to not only listen to what people are saying but also to remember what information you were seeking in the first place. I also enjoyed the Purdue Owl requirements for professional emails. It is sometimes intimidating to email someone we don't know, but there are times when it's necessary, and it's good to have an example to go back and look at when we are in that situation.