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| Kingdom of Heaven |
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| Courtesy Guidelines - From Your Mod |
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| POSTED Friday , October 22, 2004 02:54:48 PM |
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Hello everyone, Rostron2 here, with the ubiquitous posting guidelines.
Looks like this movie could be very popular, and also potentially controversial, so I want to post these guidelines right up front...
Courtesy Guidelines:
As most of you know, we already have pretty firm rules about what you are NOT allowed to post, i.e. advertising, use of profanity, nudity, etc.
However, I thought some SHORT helpful hints about Courtesy when posting might help cover some of the gray areas that we encounter. Keeping in mind that it's supposed to be an enjoyable experience, and I think most will agree we have a good ethic and strong Moderators to back it all up.
So, when you post:
1. Try to acknowledge others ideas by posting responses on their topics, rather than creating your own, similar topic. In other words, look before you post. I know we are all guilty of this at times, because there are a lot of overlapping subjects. Older posts that are days out of date do not necessarily apply, although the Mods are also here to "Thread Dive", and bring up useful discussions and info from time to time.
Acknowledge that they have useful ideas, information and maybe a different point-of-view.
2. Read other's posts carefully to avoid a misunderstanding, especially where your opinion differs with theirs. Do this before replying.
3. Be supportive. Mention if you found the information useful, or if it made you think differently about something.
4. When you post a reply on a subject that you hold an opposing opinion about, phrase your remarks carefully. Make your point, but say it in a way that doesn't suggest the other person is wrong or the idea is not valid.
*For example: I agree (partly) with you, however...
*I never thought of that, but also consider...
*I know we disagree on this, but here's what I think...
We believe that opposing views on heated topics are great, but require extra care. The OFF TOPIC ones seem to get there quicker, for example, I remember a debate back on the SW board a while ago which discussed the nature of God. What was great about it was that everyone was giving their opinion, and everyone else respected and was courteous to everyone else. However, the one thing that needs to be avoided is head on attacks when views differ.
Obviously, when one has discussions, one has conflict and one tends to get a little bit heated. However, as long as everyone watches themselves, these discussion can be great and make a lot of people think.
5. Be kind when someone is an 'unconventional' speller or thinker. This is a forum visible to all parts of the globe. Not everybody's langauges skills are the same. Ask for a clarification. Simple, and often effective.
6. Basically, treat others the way you would like to be treated. This will foster more cross communciation and ideas, and that is the best part of these forums.
7. Don't feed the Trolls and occasional Flamers (Balrogs to us Tolkienites)who visit by forgetting these courtesy guidelines. Don't argue, it's not a debate you can win. The Mods and Admins will take care of the trolls.
8. Watch SPOILER tags as well as SPOILER topic headings. Many people will not have read much about a movie because they are new posters. If you don't know whether its a spoiler or not, ask a mod, or be safe and sure the spoiler button.
A poster can remind another poster of the standards of behavior if they see someone getting out of line as long as they do it in a civil manner. Posters can also e-mail or IM a mod or e-mail Tiffany, Peshkwe or Kit-Kat if there are no mods about, and then to be patient about it, we do have lives after all and can't be on 24-7
More then anything, have fun! We have a great little community, that's perpetually growing. Hopefully, it'll continue to thrive.
Happy Posting!
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." |
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| REPLIED Tuesday, April 26, 2005 12:32:12 PM |
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| REPLIED Thursday, April 28, 2005 02:08:50 PM |
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