NETIQUETTE RULE

Share expert knowledge

One of the basics of online behaviour is the Netiquette rules. Today we are going to discuss rule number 6. A rule that for me seems to be key to be able to learn and enjoy your online experience to the fullest.

Share the knowledge of experts so that other people can soak up valuable information for your knowledge. It is appreciated that when you don't know about a subject yourself, you can find almost all the information about it compiled and verified their own sources. So you should do the same when you see a topic that is difficult to learn about, compile and write about. Even if you are the expert on the subject, don't be selfish and keep it to yourself, maybe someone else who also knows about your subject can help you to improve your knowledge about it.

As an example, we could say that you need to know about blockchain. During your research path you come across a lot of nonsense and you see that it is a very confusing subject, difficult to get the concept into your head. Well, if you compile all the information that has helped you the most to understand what blockchain is and publish it (with sources included of course) either in text (blog), video (Youtube), audio (Podcast), you would do a favour to many people in the future who want to know about the subject.

Personally, I have had many experiences of finding compiled and understandable information and the truth is that it is much appreciated.

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Every opinion is valuable, even if you think it is nonsense, maybe it can be useful to someone else (obviously within limits).

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Share and you will make the virtual world a better place.

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