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What To Do When You Find Out You're The "Other Girl" Through Facebook
Or guy! Plus: liking your ex's Instagram photos, and dealing with a subtweeter.
The Ethics Of OkCupid Lurking
Sneak preview: There are none. Also, how to end a Facebook message thread with dignity.
How To Avoid Awkward Phone Catch-Ups
Plus: the ethics of Facebook tagging.
What Does It Mean To "Like" Your Own Facebook Status?
Depends: Are you terrible? Also: post-date Twitter rules, and untagging exes.
How Do I Correct My Friend's Horrible Twitter Etiquette?
Without seeming like a troll. Also: dealing with friends who say "LOL" out loud, and erasing a bad internet date.
The Rules Of Laughing In Text
Ha! Heh? Hmmm. Also: What happens when you run into an OkCupid human offline? And using your ex's HBO Go password.
How To Deal With A Gchat Pest
And how to be gentle with annoying family members on Facebook. Also: Twitter etiquette during a tragedy.
When To Crop Your Friends Out Of Photos
Plus: how to deal with Twitter pests. And the bizarre gender norms of OkCupid.
The Rules Of Group Texting
It's for sharing news and talking shit. That's it. Also: Twitter flirting (???) and online ex-avoidance.
Should You Delete Annoying Facebook Comments?
YES. Embrace your tyranny. Also: Who asks whom on a first Gchat date? And Facebook chatting old crushes.
When Is It Ok To Facebook Chat Someone?
Never. Also: dealing with Momstagramming, and the rules of Gchat invisibility.
Are There Special Rules For Dude Selfies?
No. But that doesn't mean you should take them! Also: How soon is too soon for Gchat? And when to discipline your dumb Facebook friends.
How Do I Hit On People On Twitter?
Stars. It's all about stars. Also: How many pictures can you post of your kids?
What Do I Do When I Can See My Friends Blowing Me Off On Facebook?
They're not your "friends."
Why Does Everyone Make Fun Of My Hotmail Account?
Don't let the haters get you down. Unless you're just being lazy.
When To Facebook Message Your Ex Instead Of Calling
Well, if you're asking for a favor.
The Essential Guide To Digital Etiquette
Presenting the FWD IRL FAQ: quick links to your most pressing Internet- and phone-related concerns. And apparently you guys are REALLY WORRIED about Facebook.
Why You Shouldn't Facebook Friend That Nurse
It is a bit weird.
Are You Are Using Email Incorrectly?
The right way to email people when you're inviting them to a party. Also what happens when your mom follows your on Twitter? (Besides PANIC.)
Can I Refriend My Ex On Facebook?
Noooooooooooooooo. NO. No.
How To Not Answer Text Messages Like A Very Angry Person
It's harder than it seems, apparently?
How To Give Somebody Your Phone Number For Texting Only
Because phone calls are the worst. Also, the perils of disconnecting your ex's Netflix account.
Can You Just Show Up Wherever You See Your Friends On Foursquare?
Short answer: no. Long answer: no. Plus, how desperate do you look when you instantly respond to emails?
Do You Really Have To Tell Your Facebook Friends Happy Birthday?
FWD: Halp! is a weekly advice column on how to behave like a person when using technology, by Katie Heaney. (Ask her things!) This week: Facebook birthdays, Netflix passwords and how to talk to cute people on the internet.
