Staying Civil Online

5 rules for internet etiquette are:
no profane
behave like a lady or gentlemen
do right thing
dont be rude
do not abuse the internet

the article is about the bahavior and things you do on the internet. It is trying to tell you that you should behave on the internet how you would behave in real life.
7 "netiquettes" it lists are:
Behave as if you are communicating in person- talk to someone as if they were right there infront of you.
your words are open to interpretation- whatever you say can be seen and responded to.
dont shout online- dont yell or get mad at anyone online.
dont flame other users- dont like yell at anyone put them down or anything.
dont send spam- do not send spam.
dont distribute copyrighted material- if it is copyrighted do not send it to someone else.
dont be a coward- dont be afraid to do something just make sure its the right thing your doing.
netiquette is important because it keeps people from abusing their privelege on the internet and it protects virsues and many other things that people would do on the internet.