Netiquette

Flames are hostile, derogatory remarks sent via e-mail to an individual, published in a mailing list, or posted to a newsgroup. Flame wars are an exchange of this type of note between two people. Flamers usually think they are justified, and are particularly fierce in attacking what they see as misuses of the Internet.

Netiquette is etiquette for the Nett, or the proper rules of behavior that should be followed while using Internet tools or communicating with other people. Some standard netiquette rules of thumb are: -- Don't leave your computer connected if you are not using it. Otherwise, other users will get a busy signal if they try to connect.

Spamming is the act of sending many copies of a message, usually one selling a product or service, or promoting an idea or cause to as many groups as possible. It is annoying to the parties receiving the unwanted information, and in some cases, the spammer is liable for his or her provider's expenses in cleaning it up.