Module 5: Concept 18: Non-speech communication through text: audience and authors' responsibilities

The Internet imposes responsibility on all its users to be both effective 'speakers' and 'listeners', who are each aware of the differences between internet chat and face-to-face communication and who compensate for the learnt preference of humans for a communication style that involves gestures, intonations etc that cannot be directly transmitted over the net.

This concept refers to the users of electronic communication being aware of the differences between face to face communication and remote computer communication. The sucess of this communication lies not only with the author but also with the audience of this communication. Both parties working on making it a rewarding experience through their input.