Resumen

Resumen
In the early days of the Internet, an occasional sarcastic or confrontational remark was considered part of its "charm." As Internet settlers from cyber communities, the importance of etiquette grows. Indeed, the lack of it is weakening sociability and even destroying online communities. Etiquette online is not just nice to have, it is necessary. Like the pioneers of the Wild West, early Internet adopters were a rough and tumble gang. an occasional sarcastic comment, expletive, or confrontational challenge was part of the fun. But times have changed. Today's settlers flock online in the millions. a single word aptly summarizes these settlers: " diverse." These Internet users come from many cultures and walks of life. They arrive with a mix of expectations using a variety of technologies, which they access in different ways. The new settlers include children and adults, healthy and infirm, eager and reluctant. English speakers dominate but other languages and cultures are gaining prominence.