Rule 1: When you see text appearing on your screen, remember that there’s a human on the other side.
Rule 2: Internet interprets censorship as damage and routes around it; information wants to be free. (Gilmore’s Law)
Rule 3: For every opinion there is at least one equally loud and opposing opinion.
Rule 4: As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one. (Godwin’s Law)
Rule 5: Never attribute to malice or conspiracy that which can be adequately explained by stupidity: People say hurtful things on Internet. (Hanlon’s Razor)
Rule 6: One cannot argue with stupid. (Callahan’s Principle). Inevitably, when someone comments with an off-the-wall, untenable, or distasteful viewpoint, some well-meaning soul attempts to argue them out of it. Don’t.
Rule 7: Don’t feed the trolls. A ‘troll’ in Internet parlance is someone who is deliberately provoking argument, being insulting, or just trying to derail the conversation off-topic. Arguing with troll is purposeless, that’s what they want.
Rule 8: Intensity of an online argument is inversely proportional to the value of the stakes at issue. (Sayre’s Law)
Rule 9: Passion in an online argument is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available. (Benford’s ‘Law of Controversy’)
Rule 10: Those who are most eager to share their opinions are more likely to be those whose opinions are of least value. (Campbell’s Theorem). Alternatively: stupid people shout the loudest.
Penalties that apply for failing to meet netiquette
If these rules are not followed the first step would be to send the user an automatic email stating that they are breaking these rules.
The next step would be to limit their time access to the internet.
If the rules are still continued to be disobeyed they would then need to attend a disciplinary hearing.
If the previous step has not corrected their actions then the final step would be to take legal action against the use
How one could manage penalties of netiquette in a business
Interacting with others via social networks
When asking to become contacts with strangers on social networks, add a personal note explaining who you are and why you wish to connect. Realize that some individuals may utilize these networks for personal reasons, and they may perceive outreach made via these sites as a violation of privacy.
Adjust privacy settings so you have control over who posts on your wall, tags you in photos, and — via status updates or other methods — can share unwanted content with colleagues or clients, as these items may not be reflective of your or your organization's opinions.
Avoid liking or retweeting a negative, controversial or unflattering status update: Your actions may be perceived as providing a tacit endorsement.
Think before you post on social networks: Is your update of interest, and relevant to, your audience?
Connecting with co-workers
Prior to requesting or accepting connections from colleagues, think about material all sides are apt to share — Is it appropriate for consumption?
Before connecting with your boss on social networks, consider if you'd still want to be connected if you ever leave the position.
When posting status updates, photos or videos, or interacting online, let professionalism rule: If it's unsafe to say or share at the office, avoid saying or sharing it online.
Do not tag co-workers without their permission, and do not tag them in images and videos that may be perceived as unprofessional, inappropriate or controversial.
What not to post
Do not post negative, controversial, rude or potentially insulting commentary in online spaces.
Don't speak ill of others or publicly deride competitors — good sportsmanship reigns.
Respond respectfully to commentary aimed at you, or do not respond at all.
Be careful which posts you like or retweet — such actions may be perceived as a sign of your absolute support for these posts, regardless of content contained within them.
References
http://elmagivo.blogspot.co.za/2015/06/digital-etiquette-digital-etiquette-can.html
http://bizshifts-trends.com/2013/02/25/rules-of-the-internet-golden-rules-of-netiquette-standards-practices-code-of-conduct-that-govern-internet-behavior/
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