Etiquette online: from nice to necessary

Abstract

In the early days of the Internet, an occasional sarcastic or confrontational remark was considered part of its "charm."<br>Times have changed.

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Index Terms

• Human-centered computing

  • Human computer interaction (HCI)

• Social and professional topics

  • Computing / technology policy

  • Professional topics

    • History of computing