Which netiquette rule is described as being about what messages you send?

• A. Be selective about what messages you send
• B. Be mindful of OPSEC when sending messages
• C. Always forward chain letters
• D. Never forward messages

Answer: (A)

The key idea is choosing what you send. Netiquette about messages focuses on sending only what is meaningful, relevant, and appropriate, so you don’t clutter others’ inboxes, respect people’s time, and avoid sharing unnecessary or potentially harmful information. Being selective helps ensure communication adds value and is timely, reducing the chance of misunderstandings or spreading things that aren’t needed.

The other ideas aren’t about the general practice of deciding what to send: minding OPSEC is about protecting sensitive information, which is a security concern rather than a messaging quality concern; forwarding chain letters is an outdated practice that isn’t a standard netiquette guideline; and never forwarding messages is an extreme stance not used in normal etiquette.