What are the usage rules for effective use of social networking sites?

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What are the usage rules for effective use of social networking sites?

• Social media is everywhere these days, from personal to professional front. Social media has made it too difficult to remain entirely anonymous these days.
• Whatever you do online, leaves a permanent foot print, called digital foot print.
• Once posted these becomes part of public domain and hence are visible to anyone who looks for it.
• Thus appropriate usage of Social media is very important and you must be aware that it may pose problems later if not used appropriately.
• You should conduct yourself in a responsible way so that you can enjoy using it.
• Be Authentic.
• Use a Disclaimer.
• Don‘t pick fights Online.
• Don‘t use fake names or pseudonyms.
• Protect your identity.
• Always take publicity test when post something.
• Respect your audience.
• Respect other's sentiments.
• Monitor comments.