Some 'Net Manners for Internet Cancer Cells

Ladies and Gentlemen - and I use those terms loosely as the people I am appealing to here, have already proven that they are NOT ladies and gentlemen, or there would be no need for this entry.
Anyone who spends any time on the net reading blogs, posting on sites etc., expects a certain amount of respect for their opinions and politeness in replies to their posts. In 'real life' they would not put up with rudeness, so why should they on the more impersonal net?
So I have come up with a concise list of 'Net Manners' that EVERYONE who posts should pay attention to and exercise. If more ladylike and gentlemenly behaviour was exercised, my entire blog wouldn't be necessary! lol I don't expect that people who exhibit hard core 'internet cancer' behaviour to change or even pay attention, but I do hope that those of you who have been on the receiving end of these people, will take a lesson from the following list and improve your own experience on the net.
1. Never assume! Anything.
No reading between the lines and assuming a meaning that isn't clearly stated. If you
question the meaning - ask politely for clarification. Remember that you can't possibly know
everything about the poster and to assume you know enough, is to make an 'ass(of) u (&) me'.
2. Never attack! Anyone.
If you disagree with the post - be polite about stating your opinion. If you already have a
negative 'relationship' with the poster - take your negativity elsewhere or post in a
reasonable manner.
3. Don't make it personal. Ever.
Making personal comments about a poster's habits, family or subjects NOT referenced in the
post is low, cruel, and mean minded. But more than that - it's just plain childish and makes
you look foolish.
4. Don't use foul language. Ever.
There is NEVER a need to make your point using crude and demeaning language. It reflects
worse on you than on the person you are attacking. It also only serves to defeat your
purpose.
5. If you must argue - stick to the rules of proper debating.
Be sure of your facts and don't 'spin' the other person's comments to fit your twisted view.
6. Always pretend that everything you say and type is going to be read by your mother!
Would you speak to your mother in this manner? No? Then show the same respect to others.

These are all pretty basic and there is very little original thought contained in them. And that's why they are so important. Because they are basic, easily recognized as viable, and therefore shouldn't be all that difficult to implement.
My comment box says, "If you disagree but must reply, be nice". I don't want to discourage people from posting. I simply demand that they show the same respect they demand for themselves. I hope you will too.