Chat etiquette is not limited to just online games. I mean, it’s universal. Aside from in-game chat, there are IMs, private and public chat rooms, etc. In this day and age, chat is now a valid medium of communication. You use it everyday.

If you want to be respected, you have to respect everyone you chat with. It (respect) is not bought, it is earned. This is especially true in chat since the written word carries “no tone”.

Allow me to share with you some few pointers and tips on chat etiquette.

More after the jump, amigo!

GM T’s CHAT ETIQUETTE TIPS AND NOTES

• No Tone - like I said, chat has “no tone” (not unless you’re using voice, of course). You have to be careful with the manner in which you use your words. Pay attention to how you construct your sentence and be wary of your punctuation.
• Don’t shout – ALL CAPS IS SHOUTING. Got that? Don’t do it. It’s impolite.
• Always be polite – Don’t be an @$$! Remember to say “thank you” and “Please”. That goes a long way.
• Don’t be sarcastic – never comment just for the sake of commenting. Respect each others’ opinion. If you have to explain something, do so in a polite and professional way.
• Think before you hit enter – put yourself in the shoes of the one who will receive it. If you wouldn’t want to read such trash. Don’t send it.
• If they don’t want to chat, don’t force them – players (and of course, people) do things differently and on separate times. I mean, they MAY be busy. So if they don’t answer. Don’t force the issue. They may be AFK (Away From Keyboard) for all we know.

If you need to remember one rule, it is this – R-E-S-P-E-C-T. That’s all there is.

So, next time you chat or are in a chat room, whether it’s inside an MMORPG, just respect the person and you won’t get in trouble.