Yet as effective as e-mail is, there are inherent dangers. A flame is an inflammatory remark or message. Respect e-mail confidentiality. Accessing other people's e-mail without their permission is an invasion of privacy. Watch what you say in e-mail.
Companies have the right to search their employee mailboxes.
When you leave your computer unattended, make sure your e-mail program cannot be used by someone else while you are away. Never give your e-mail user name and password to someone else. Be careful about copyrights and licenses. Eliminate sexist language. Consider your reader's reaction to the language you use.