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Topic: How To Use Proper Forum Etiquette
MsCarmen's photo
Wed 11/05/08 11:53 AM

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.

izzie's photo
Wed 11/05/08 11:54 AM
but but but...

i dont like step 7!!!!!


i am going to beleve it is a 6 step program.. and go from there!!!
muahahahahaahahahahabat

flowerforyou

ChefBadger's photo
Wed 11/05/08 11:55 AM
You forgot to mention that Trolls often dwell under bridges so be carefull unless you have a some billy goats with you...

franshade's photo
Wed 11/05/08 11:55 AM
:thumbsup: MsCarmen :thumbsup:

no photo
Wed 11/05/08 11:57 AM
<<<<<<<<troll

no photo
Wed 11/05/08 11:58 AM
Where are the other 5 steps????

izzie's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:00 PM

Where are the other 5 steps????
lather wrince repeat!!
and skip any one you want!!

MsCarmen's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:00 PM

but but but...

i dont like step 7!!!!!


i am going to beleve it is a 6 step program.. and go from there!!!
muahahahahaahahahahabat

flowerforyou


laugh laugh laugh

There's always got to be one in the bunch :wink: flowerforyou

tanyaann's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:01 PM
:thumbsup:

izzie's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:02 PM


but but but...

i dont like step 7!!!!!


i am going to beleve it is a 6 step program.. and go from there!!!
muahahahahaahahahahabat

flowerforyou


laugh laugh laugh

There's always got to be one in the bunch :wink: flowerforyou
you know me.. always the trouble maker!!!
muahahahahahaahhaahahahahahbat

s1owhand's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:10 PM
I CANNOT CONFORM I WILL NOT BEHAVE

teehee

MsCarmen's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:14 PM
Edited by MsCarmen on Wed 11/05/08 12:15 PM

I CANNOT CONFORM I WILL NOT BEHAVE

teehee


Oh Lord, now there are two of you!slaphead What is this an uprising?rant rofl rofl rofl

Riding_Dubz's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:15 PM
devil devil devil devil devil

s1owhand's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:17 PM
reistance is puerile!

no photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:18 PM


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?huh Not bein' nasty, just wondering....!bigsmile


izzie's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:19 PM
im like a disease!!! nonconformity is spreading like wildfire!!!!


muahahahahahahhahahhabat!

no photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:19 PM
Mutiny already? laugh

s1owhand's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:20 PM
Edited by s1owhand on Wed 11/05/08 12:31 PM
DO NOT ATTACK THE LAME-ASS EDITED
NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF NUTBALL THEY ARE!

RoamingOrator's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:20 PM
For that matter you'd be suprised the kind of comments and language my grandmother will let me get away with.

s1owhand's photo
Wed 11/05/08 12:23 PM
Edited by s1owhand on Wed 11/05/08 12:25 PM
:heart: GRANNY :heart:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxEcv3azdu8&feature=related

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