💡 Tips
Daily netiquette tips you can actually use (and share).
💡 Today’s tip — September 4, 2026
Report exploits responsibly — Tell developers or moderators instead of teaching everyone how to abuse a bug.
Last 30 days
A simple “do this, not that” reminder each day. Share one with your team, family, or group chat.
- September 3, 2026 Do not cheatCheating wastes other people's time and damages trust in the game.
- September 2, 2026 Follow server rulesEach server or guild may have its own norms, even within the same game.
- September 1, 2026 Do not spoil story gamesUse spoiler warnings for plot twists, endings, and hidden content.
- August 31, 2026 Respect new playersTeach the basics or stay quiet. Mocking beginners shrinks the community.
- August 30, 2026 Keep trash talk friendlyCompetitive banter should not become harassment or personal abuse.
- August 29, 2026 Use voice chat respectfullyA microphone is not a license to insult, shout, or dominate the channel.
- August 28, 2026 Do not rage quit casuallyLeaving a team match without warning can ruin the experience for others.
- August 27, 2026 Say GG sincerelyGood game is best used to show sportsmanship, not sarcasm.
- August 26, 2026 Use meeting titles clearlyA calendar full of vague meetings wastes time before anyone joins.
- August 25, 2026 Do not talk over lagVideo delay can cause accidental interruptions, so leave small pauses.
- August 24, 2026 Pause for remote participantsIn hybrid meetings, leave room for people online to speak.
- August 23, 2026 Describe visual informationWhen sharing a chart or image, summarize what matters for people who cannot see it clearly.
- August 22, 2026 Zoom in on tiny textIf others cannot read your screen, the share is not helping.
- August 21, 2026 Keep screen shares tidyClose unrelated tabs, notifications, and private windows before sharing.
- August 20, 2026 Share slides in advance when possibleAdvance materials help people prepare better questions.
- August 19, 2026 Record only with consentPeople should know when a meeting is being recorded and how the recording will be used.
- August 18, 2026 End with next stepsA meeting without owners and deadlines often creates another meeting.
- August 17, 2026 Start with the goalClarify whether the meeting is for discussion, decision, review, or status.
- August 16, 2026 Invite only needed participantsA smaller meeting often produces better discussion and less wasted time.
- August 15, 2026 Do not multitask visiblyIf you need to focus elsewhere, step away or explain rather than pretending.
- August 14, 2026 Use chat for supporting linksDrop links and references in chat so people do not have to copy them from speech.
- August 13, 2026 Look at the agenda before speakingMeetings move faster when comments connect to the stated purpose.
- August 12, 2026 Choose a respectful backgroundYour background should not distract from the conversation or expose private details.
- August 11, 2026 Do not shame camera-off participantsPeople may have bandwidth, privacy, health, or caregiving reasons.
- August 10, 2026 Turn on video when it helpsCamera use can build connection, but it should match the meeting and culture.
- August 9, 2026 Use headphones in noisy spacesHeadphones reduce echo and make meetings easier for everyone.
- August 8, 2026 Mute when not speakingMuting prevents typing, pets, traffic, and room noise from taking over.
- August 7, 2026 Join video meetings preparedCheck the agenda, link, camera, and microphone before the meeting starts.
- August 6, 2026 Respect edit freezesIf a document is locked for review or release, do not sneak in changes.