Internet rules and laws: the top 10, from Godwin to Poe

The internet has matured into a world of its own, and like the real world, it obeys certain immutable laws. Here are 10 of the most important

Any internet user will know that the web, like the outside world (or “meatspace”), follows certain rules.

We take a look at 10, with the most well-known and widely used towards the top and some of the lesser lights lower down. If you know any more, let us know below.

Equally, of course, if you have formulated one yourself, do likewise – but you might want to include your real name, not just a web pseudonym. Otherwise it will be known forever as Gherkin555’s Law, or whatever, and you will miss your shot at posterity.

We should state that we are not endorsing these laws or the views they imply, merely reporting them

1. Godwin’s Law
2. Poe’s Law
3. Rule 34
4. Skitt’s Law
5. Scopie’s Law
6. Danth’s Law (also known as Parker’s Law)
7. Pommer’s Law
8. DeMyer's Laws
9. Cohen’s Law
10. The Law of Exclamation