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Usenetiquette

Usenetiquette noun: netiquette appropiate to Usenet users.

Noun

Usenetiquette (uncountable)

  1. (Internet) Netiquette appropiate to Usenet users.
    • Don't think that it would be possible simply to shout CServe users down for improper Usenetiquette as per Portal with perjoratives like, "...when you figure out REAL networks...," because CompuServe comprises more subscribers than Usenet does, and they'd shout back - louder and in greater numbers.1989 February 12, Karl Kleinpaste, “Procedure for rec.humor.funny debate”, in news.admin (Usenet)
    • By the power of Usenetiquette, the thread has degenerated into a spelling flame and is hereby dead. Have a good day.1995 July 7, Brent Burton, “Child Cyclist gets killed....”, in rec.bicycles.soc (Usenet)

Examples of Usenetiquette in a sentence

  • I don't see how wanting people to post in a clear manner violates Usenetiquette.2004 November 4, Richard Bonner, “Re: Educational Levels (Was: "Re: I know...wrong group...i thought it was HFX.FORSALE")”, in hfx.general...
  • You could summarize it in a few words (which incidentally is part of Usenetiquette).2020 September 25, Jos Boersema, “It is now obvious that US style hard-right capitalism sucks ... so what to do?”, in can.politics (Usenet):

Origin of Usenetiquette

Blend of Usenet + etiquette.

Questions about Usenetiquette

What does Usenetiquette mean?
Usenetiquette means netiquette appropiate to Usenet users.
How do you use Usenetiquette in a sentence?
I don't see how wanting people to post in a clear manner violates Usenetiquette.
What part of speech is Usenetiquette?
Usenetiquette is a noun.

Words near Usenetiquette in the dictionary

  1. Useneter
  2. Useneters
  3. Usenetese
  4. Usenetian
  5. Usenetians
  6. Usenetiquette
  7. Usenetism
  8. Usenetisms
  9. Usenetite
  10. Usenetites
  11. Usenetizen

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