Every person using the Internet should be treated in ways that respect and promote human dignity. Uphold the Right to Privacy. Privacy is a component of human dignity. In addition to adhering to pertinent laws and rules, people using the Internet have an ethical responsibility to respect the reasonable privacy expectations of others. Foster Understanding and Empathy.
Human beings make mistakes and have shortcomings.
They are accountable for the harm they do, but should be treated with empathy and courtesy. Know the Limitations of the Medium. Communication on the Internet is not designed to replicate or replace the full richness and complexity of human interaction. Some direct and subtle attributes of communication are lost in the electronic medium. Anger, hostility, or sarcasm should not be readily assumed or inferred.