What the Heck is Lurking?
Lurking is the online term for staying in the background and watching before participating. It sounds sneaky, right? But it isn’t! It is a smart…
Are You or Do You Know a Chronic “MeMailer”?
What is a MeMailer? It is a nickname that I’ve used to describe some emailers. Basically, MeMail is all about the sender: their views, their…
Technology Etiquette is not Device Dependent
Technology etiquette, often called digital etiquette or netiquette, encompasses a set of guidelines and norms that govern how individuals should behave and interact with each…
NSFW = Not Safe For Work? Really?
Some feel that an acronym meaning “Not Safe For Work” is necessary when sending emails to those they know are at work. Is the sender…
Are Anonymous Emails Ethical?
Email Etiquette includes displaying your name in the From field settings of your email program. It’s easy enough to accomplish in your software settings. So,…
Don’t Forward Other’s Personal Emails
It happens all the time, whether you know it or not. Emails sent explicitly to one person end up being forwarded to others. Trust is…