You are responsible for your words and behavior, whether they are spoken or digital. Violation of Guidelines Violations of the guidelines covering EMU computing resources may be unethical, in violation of University policy, and in some cases is illegal. If you think someone is violating the Acceptable Use guidelines, or you are being harassed by another user, you can report such incidents to a Lab Assistant or User Consultant in person, by email, or by phone. Whenever possible, LT will determine the origin of the problem and will refer issues of policy violation and harassment to the Dean of Students. In some cases the incident may not have an identifiable user as networks sometimes make possible anonymous access.
Inappropriate use can lead to immediate termination of access privileges.
Remember that violations can only remediated if they are reported. Responsible use of email Electronic mail is a wonderful communications tool, but you need to know that your digital words are easily reproduced and can sometimes be misunderstood. What may seem like a private message to a friend can in fact be easily transmitted to the entire world, and you can find yourself embarrassed or even legally liable for what you thought was a private communication. Think about how you express yourself and be cautious in what you choose to write down. Some hints and tips in email etiquette Avoid satire - it is almost always misunderstood and instead of laughs, will cause anger.