Bother Quote by Erik Naggum
“If you are concerned about netiquette, you are either concerned about your own and follow good netiquette, or you are concerned about others and violate good netiquette by bothering people with your concern, as the only netiquette you can actually affect is your own.”
About This Quote
Netiquette focuses on personal behavior; trying to enforce it on others often creates conflict.
In simple terms: Your own netiquette is the only thing you can truly control.
Key Takeaway
Mind your own conduct.
Themes
online behavior
etiquette
self‑control
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- forum participation
- email correspondence
- team collaboration
- online communities
- social media
Key Concepts
communication theory
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you model good netiquette without policing?
- What are effective ways to encourage respectful dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Enforcing rules on others can alienate them.
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