the new rules in the internet!

my lecturer showed me this in class today.
i think shud b interesting enuf to share. =)

How to Behave : The New Rules
(Wired magazine, August 09)

■If your call drops, call back
■Don’t Google-stalk before a first date
■Texting is OK while in the company of others
■Feel free to bittorrent
■Never broadcast your relationship status
■Don’t lie with your Facebook photo
■Balance your media diet

1hr gaming
1.25h social networking
0.75h microblogging
3.5h entertainment
2.5h news

■Online conversations are not all about you
■Friend your boss, but not your boss’ boss. Follow them both on Twitter.
■On Facebook, ignore your Ex.
■Ditch the headset.
■Choose the right ringtone
■Don’t BLOG or Tweet anything that has more than half a million hits.
■Delete unwanted posts from your Facebook wall.
■Meet online friends in the real world (Beware : it will be weird)
■Leave your Wi-fi open.*
■Seek out your co-workers on Facebook
■Be mindful of your personal space
■There’s no such thing as too many friends
■You can reinvent yourself online
■Don’t hesitate to haggle on Craigslist.*
■Don’t work all the time – you’ll live to regret it
■Never unfollow someone just because they unfollowed you
*mainly USA.