Civility Quote by Don Rittner
“Civility is only a passenger - not a driver - on the information superhighway.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Information Superhighway, 1995
Civility is a passive passenger, not the driver, on the fast‑moving flow of information.
In simple terms: Civility follows, doesn’t lead online.
Promote active, respectful dialogue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- online discussions
- social media
- public forums
- digital citizenship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make civility a driver?
- What role does responsibility play online?
People often ignore civility, letting conflict dominate.