1. Characteristics of Internet etiquette
1. Universality and understandability
Internet Some rules of etiquette are based on the requirements of eliminating background differences and achieving universal acceptance and recognition. It requires a certain way of behavior to be uniform. It may seem strict or cumbersome, but it is necessary. Netiquette is a behavioral format. Just like language format, "grammar" ensures its understandability. Only when you follow the rules of grammar can people understand what you say. The understandability of Internet etiquette makes Internet etiquette universal. As a general code of conduct on the Internet, it is applicable to people in different countries, regions and ages.
2. Virtuality and weak coercion
Due to the virtuality of the Internet itself, network etiquette is generated through the network environment, and in the form of expression As a certain degree of virtuality, people's etiquette requirements on the Internet show a certain virtual form. Judging from the general characteristics of etiquette, etiquette is not as obviously mandatory as morality. Internet etiquette is more autonomous and free due to the characteristics of Internet actors and Internet behaviors themselves. Because of the limitations and convenience of technology, coupled with the respect for privacy that is part of our values ??today, in many cases online actors can do unethical things without being noticed. Sometimes netiquette exists, but online actors find ways around it or simply ignore it. Therefore, Internet etiquette and norms are to a large extent just suggestions today, showing a certain degree of weak coercion.
2. The relationship between Internet etiquette and Internet moral behavior
When ancient people educated their disciples, they did not teach them knowledge first, but learned from them. Some small things in life, such as serving tea, pouring water, sweeping the floor, etc., cultivate disciples' etiquette. It can be seen that etiquette education is the beginning of the cultivation of moral behavior. Internet moral education is the education of Internet moral awareness and Internet moral behavior standards. If you want to carry out Internet moral education, you must first start with Internet etiquette standards. To carry out Internet moral education, you must make the educated understand and be familiar with the specific content and requirements of Internet etiquette, so that you can carry out Internet moral education step by step. Internet etiquette norms may have different requirements depending on the different stages of the development of the Internet society and the specific methods of Internet behavior. However, for the entire Internet society, the "civilized" and "uncivilized" standards for specific Internet behaviors are collectively reflected as conforming to Does not comply with the principles of online ethics. Internet moral education is a general requirement. In many aspects, it may not involve specific Internet behaviors, but it is the fundamental guideline for the entire Internet etiquette and the basic form of Internet ethics.
3. The internalization and externalization role of Internet etiquette in Internet moral education
Carry out Internet moral education, and ultimately The purpose is to transform into online moral behavior. If your online moral education cannot be transformed into moral behavior, then this education will become empty and meaningless preaching. Therefore, in order for Internet moral education to be transformed into moral behavior on the Internet, there must be a process from cultivation to development, and the completion of this process must and can only be achieved by relying on appropriate Internet etiquette. of.
1. The externalizing role of Internet etiquette in Internet moral education
(1) Internet etiquette helps to standardize language in Internet communication. The development of the Internet has greatly facilitated people's communication and provided people with a broader space for communication and making friends. Behind a virtual network environment. Sitting there are people with flesh and blood and emotions; although the online world is "virtual", the people living in the virtual world are real.
Internet etiquette helps people use Internet language correctly in online interactions and forms good Internet language standards. It can be said that Internet etiquette is also a manifestation of personality charm and the basis for Internet moral education.
There are not only various chat rooms on the Internet, but also instant messaging tools such as QQ and MSN that can quickly communicate with others. When chatting online, be sincere, join or chat in a friendly and polite manner, and try to avoid topics that are likely to cause controversy, such as religion, politics, race, etc. Netiquette also requires the correct use of emoticons when chatting online.
Internet etiquette requires that when using BBS, you should use Internet language correctly. When posting and replying, you should avoid using words that abuse, insult other people's personality, or trample on other people's dignity.
(2) Internet etiquette helps to form norms of online behavior. Internet etiquette requires people to respect the privacy of others in their online lives and not to try to track down other people's private lives or disclose other people's embarrassing histories in public. Do not arbitrarily disclose other people's names online, and protect the confidentiality of information users. Nowadays, ****? behavior occurs frequently on the Internet. On the one hand, ****? can indeed help people in difficulty find solutions to their problems quickly, but on the other hand, it can cause others to publish it without any scruples. privacy affects the work and life of the parties concerned. For example, a female student in Beijing was raped and teased because of just one sentence, and her physical and mental health was seriously harmed.
Internet etiquette requires that information producers should act with a sense of responsibility for social justice and progress, respect objective facts, and refrain from falsification, mystification, grandstanding, and providing wrong and misleading information when issuing and transmitting information. , comply with state laws, etc. Do not participate in some chain message activities, such as messages that often appear like? Tell 10 friends about this news. What benefits will you get? Or? If you don’t pass on this news, you will be unlucky in a few days? etc., do not create and The spread of e-waste is an important aspect of online codes of conduct.
Internet etiquette requires netizens to pay attention to avoid intellectual property issues when using online articles or certain academic knowledge. They should indicate the source when citing, and do not distribute privately. When using, they should indicate "reprinted". ?, Fully respect the intellectual property rights of others. In online entertainment activities, online pranks must be regulated to avoid infringement or harming the minds of others.
In recent years, there have been more and more cyber crimes. Strengthening the norms of Internet etiquette can enable people to improve their Internet moral cultivation, prevent cyber crimes, and form good Internet ethics. For example, consciously developing the habit of avoiding others when they type their passwords is a wise and pleasant cooperation for all parties. This is a manifestation of network etiquette.
(3) Internet etiquette helps standardize network technology. ?Hackers? often rely on their superb computer knowledge and network operation skills to enter the servers of some important units, or tamper with programs, peek into secrets, cause network chaos, and make profits from it. It is almost a crime to enter other people's systems without authorization. Internet etiquette requires users to mentally eliminate the idea of ????committing cyber crimes, attacking units or personal computer systems, and stealing other people's IDs and passwords. Internet etiquette also requires netizens not to create and spread viruses online, use rogue software to steal other people's accounts, or guess other people's computer passwords to log into other people's computers without permission, etc.
2. The internalization role of Internet etiquette norms in Internet moral education
(1) Internet etiquette helps to form Internet attitude norms. The norms of Internet etiquette can enable netizens to correctly understand and treat the Internet. Concepts determine attitudes, and attitudes determine actions. Therefore, if you want to make effective use of network resources, you should first have a correct understanding and scientific evaluation of this resource, then make choices about it, and make effective use of it to avoid being obsessed with nostalgia. on the Internet. For example, before surfing the Internet, you should first think about the purpose and focus of the Internet. Only by using the Internet with purpose and rationality can you avoid the blindness and randomness of surfing the Internet, save time, fully think about and digest network resources, and truly Make it work for yourself. For information on the Internet, they must be good at identifying authenticity and not follow blindly. Netizens must keep a clear mind and enhance their ability to identify false news and even illegal content that often appear on the Internet, and do not believe what others say. Don't follow what others say, and spread falsehoods.
Internet users should not only enjoy the rich network resources, but also form a correct attitude towards the Internet and enjoy the convenience and happiness brought by technological progress.
(2) Internet etiquette helps to form emotional norms on the Internet. The emotional communication of human beings in the process of online communication is called virtual emotion. This kind of virtual emotion is based on the Internet. The Internet is a borderless and hierarchical virtual world. While it allows people to enjoy its endless resources, it also provides people with intoxicating and confusing ecstasy. Those who use it can only recognize it with their discerning eyes. to make it useful. The network environment is virtual, but emotions are real. It is necessary to correctly use various emotions in the network. Internet etiquette requires treating others with enthusiasm, humility, friendliness, sincerity, respect, tolerance, and trust. It requires us to treat our emotions correctly during online interactions, not to deceive others, and to prevent being deceived by others. The Internet is not only rapidly changing the development of society, but also constantly changing the lives of each of us. The Internet can make people who were once close become estranged, and it can also allow strangers thousands of miles away to meet by chance. Internet etiquette requires people to learn to distinguish between emotions on the Internet and emotions in reality, and to respect themselves and others during online interactions.
(3) Internet etiquette helps to form cognitive norms on the Internet. The so-called cognition refers to the operating methods and abilities that the subject relies on to acquire knowledge and solve problems. Cognitive structure is an organized whole composed of a series of cognitive items according to a certain connection method, which is often affected by individual knowledge and experience, cultural psychology, and social conditions. It changes accordingly over time. People's cognition of the Internet will directly affect their online behavior. The Internet is an environment where all human beings participate together. The norms of Internet etiquette help to strengthen the sense of responsibility. Internet etiquette requires: "Don't peek at things on other people's computers", "Online behavior must not harm others",? For software that requires payment, you should not try to download it for free?, you should not use your computer to deceive others, etc.
Internet etiquette is the symbol and standard of the civilized behavior of netizens. We must learn from the experience and lessons of moral education over the years, gather forces from all aspects of society, explore and form a new Internet etiquette paradigm that is consistent with contemporary Internet moral education and moral practice, so that Internet etiquette can better build Internet morality. services and build a harmonious socialist network society.