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| Topic: How To Use Proper Forum Etiquette | |
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Step1 Read the forum rules. Even if you're excited to be a member of a new forum and can't wait to join in, take the time to find the group policy page and read it thoroughly. Some forums are fussier than others about Internet etiquette. Step2 Lurk a little before you dive right in. Read a number of posts, or check out the group's archives. Get a feel for the tone of the forum so you can participate accordingly. Step3 Remember your face doesn't show. Words alone can convey sentiment, but without benefit of inflection or facial expression, they can be misconstrued. Use descriptive wording or emoticons to ensure your meaning is clear. By the same token, don't jump to conclusions about another person's intent in posting an unclear comment. When in doubt, ask for clarification. Step4 Type in lowercase or standard case, not in all caps. By the rules of netiquette, all caps equates to shouting. If you type with all caps, you will annoy and possibly offend other forum members. Step5 Say online exactly what you would say in person. In other words, if you wouldn't say it to the person's face in front of your Grandmother, you shouldn't type it into a forum. Step6 Be respectful. Internet etiquette is similar to standard etiquette in this area. Appreciate that your opinion is one of many. You can disagree with another person without being disrespectful or rude online. Step7 Ignore Trolls. Netiquette guidelines are very specific where they're concerned. If you engage in conversation, you'll raise your blood pressure and empower the Troll. You can't win a flame war, and you can't sway a Troll's opinion. Often, they don't even care about the subject; they live for the conflict and nothing more. Trolls are common and not worthy of your time. Ignore their posts—no matter how inflammatory—and eventually they'll get bored and move on. |
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but but but...
i dont like step 7!!!!! i am going to beleve it is a 6 step program.. and go from there!!! muahahahahaahahahahabat 
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You forgot to mention that Trolls often dwell under bridges so be carefull unless you have a some billy goats with you...
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<<<<<<<<troll
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Where are the other 5 steps????
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Where are the other 5 steps???? and skip any one you want!! |
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but but but... i dont like step 7!!!!! i am going to beleve it is a 6 step program.. and go from there!!! muahahahahaahahahahabat  There's always got to be one in the bunch 
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but but but... i dont like step 7!!!!! i am going to beleve it is a 6 step program.. and go from there!!! muahahahahaahahahahabat There's always got to be one in the bunch muahahahahahaahhaahahahahahbat |
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I CANNOT CONFORM I WILL NOT BEHAVE
teehee |
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Edited by
MsCarmen
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Wed 11/05/08 12:15 PM
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I CANNOT CONFORM I WILL NOT BEHAVE teehee Oh Lord, now there are two of you!  What is this an uprising? 
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reistance is puerile!
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Step1 Read the forum rules. Even if you're excited to be a member of a new forum and can't wait to join in, take the time to find the group policy page and read it thoroughly. Some forums are fussier than others about Internet etiquette. Step2 Lurk a little before you dive right in. Read a number of posts, or check out the group's archives. Get a feel for the tone of the forum so you can participate accordingly. Step3 Remember your face doesn't show. Words alone can convey sentiment, but without benefit of inflection or facial expression, they can be misconstrued. Use descriptive wording or emoticons to ensure your meaning is clear. By the same token, don't jump to conclusions about another person's intent in posting an unclear comment. When in doubt, ask for clarification. Step4 Type in lowercase or standard case, not in all caps. By the rules of netiquette, all caps equates to shouting. If you type with all caps, you will annoy and possibly offend other forum members. Step5 Say online exactly what you would say in person. In other words, if you wouldn't say it to the person's face in front of your Grandmother, you shouldn't type it into a forum. Step6 Be respectful. Internet etiquette is similar to standard etiquette in this area. Appreciate that your opinion is one of many. You can disagree with another person without being disrespectful or rude online. Step7 Ignore Trolls. Netiquette guidelines are very specific where they're concerned. If you engage in conversation, you'll raise your blood pressure and empower the Troll. You can't win a flame war, and you can't sway a Troll's opinion. Often, they don't even care about the subject; they live for the conflict and nothing more. Trolls are common and not worthy of your time. Ignore their posts—no matter how inflammatory—and eventually they'll get bored and move on. May I ask what makes YOU such an expert on this subject?  Not bein' nasty, just wondering....! |
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im like a disease!!! nonconformity is spreading like wildfire!!!!
muahahahahahahhahahhabat! |
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Mutiny already?
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Edited by
s1owhand
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Wed 11/05/08 12:31 PM
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DO NOT ATTACK THE LAME-ASS EDITED
NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF NUTBALL THEY ARE! |
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For that matter you'd be suprised the kind of comments and language my grandmother will let me get away with.
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Edited by
s1owhand
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Wed 11/05/08 12:25 PM
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 GRANNY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxEcv3azdu8&feature=related |
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