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Civility Quote by Don Rittner

“Civility is only a passenger - not a driver - on the information superhighway.” quote by Don Rittner
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“Civility is only a passenger - not a driver - on the information superhighway.”

Don Rittner

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.

Key Takeaway

Promote active, respectful dialogue.

Themes

communication digital culture ethics social behavior

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

ethical observational

When to use this quote

  • online discussions
  • social media
  • public forums
  • digital citizenship

Key Concepts

civility agency information flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we make civility a driver?
  • What role does responsibility play online?
A Different Perspective

People often ignore civility, letting conflict dominate.

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