Board Culture and Considerate Posting

[Jejune]

As our forum continues to grow, it seems like a good time to talk about the kind of forum we want to grow. Here are some ideas and guidelines for posting. They are not hard and fast rules, but things to keep in mind before you post. (It's important to note, too, that this is about what we want as we expand. We're happy with how things are going right now.)

*Please post in whole sentences and try to use proper grammar and spelling. No one should jump all over you for a typo or one off, but consistent netspeak and sloppy typing make it hard for others to understand you.

*Quality is more important than quantity. We really want to hear from you, and we'd love to see you posting a lot, but posting for the sake of posting undermines the community. Please try to put some thought and substance into your posts.

*If you agree with what someone else said, rather than just saying "me too" or "yeah, that", try to expand on the thoughts. It might lead into a whole other subject of thought. One whole post just to say "Me too" doesn't add to a discussion or debate, and it can take away from it.

*We're not going to get upset with people for holding others to these standards, as long as they're polite about it.

[Brooke]

Thanks for posting this Kristen, I totally agree with it all. But I'm not going to explain why. ROFLMAO Just kidding. I think it's a great guideline to follow when posting because when you think further than "I agree", it doesn't make just you think, it makes those reading think further. And hopefully all that will then lead to an expanded discussion.

[Christine]

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:giggle Just kidding! Couldn't resist (I'm in a goofy mood today). Thank you for the reminder. Following those guidelines will make the boards more enjoyable for everyone. :D

[Desirae]

Thanks for posting these Kristen. :) I'm very happy with all the discussions going on and even if I don't have anything to say, it's great to read.

[MotherGoose]

Will my hand be slapped for using profanity where appropriate for emphasis?

[Beka]

no, not at all- you're a grown woman, obviously if you just want to sit there cursing it might be more productive not to do so on the internet but i think most of us swear at times and it'd be unnatural never to do so when posting

[Erika]

You should hear my potty mouth :giggle Profanity is allowed but like anything else, some posters may skirt over threads and posts with lots of expletives.

But we are adults here and don't believe in censoring words :)

[Jenny]

I find it hard sometimes to post more than just a few words, just because I have ZERO time these days and still want to give input and people to know I am still here

I will think more about what I post

[Shana]

I find it hard sometimes to post more than just a few words, just because I have ZERO time these days and still want to give input and people to know I am still here

I will think more about what I post
At the risk of saying, "Yeah, that..." I have to say "yeah that":lmao

Quite honestly, if I have something significant to say, I will say it. However, sometimes.... someone else will have said EXACTLY what I would have intended and to expound on it? To me, is simply being repetitious.

Unfortunately, I do not have copious amounts of time to post. I will respond on those things that I have something to add. On those that I see someone with the exact same sentiments, sorry.... but I will say simply "I agree".

[Erika]

I suppose we just want to stir members away from ONLY saying "I Agree" to other poster, kwim? Sometimes there will be posts that that is just our reaction to and that is fine.

So don't worry about that in that regard :)