onlineethics
nounUK /ˌɒnlaɪn ˈɛθɪks/
US /ˌɑːnlaɪn ˈɛθɪks/
The rules for being kind and fair when you use the internet.
Our teacher taught us online ethics so we know how to treat people nicely in games and chats.
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2. Being honest and not cheating when you play or learn on a computer.
Online ethics means you don't copy someone else's work and say it is yours.
3. Keeping other people's private information safe when you are on the web.
Good online ethics means you never share a friend's password with anyone.
4. Thinking before you post so your words do not hurt anyone's feelings.
He showed online ethics by deleting a mean comment before it upset his classmate.