Post by Frenchie on Mar 5, 2009 17:21:26 GMT 1
Here at the Ex-Kingo's forum I would like to attempt to minimize the all too familiar 'Flame Wars' which we see so often on the net.
Take a moment then to read these few suggestions regarding behaviour before you get down to interacting with other members. Please don't lose the opportunity to interact with great people because of a momentary lapse of judgement on your own part.
Above all else, respect others. Address issues and arguments and refrain from making personal attacks.
If you see something disrespectful or inappropriate, report it - rather than further inflaming the situation
Adding a personal attack to an otherwise valuable comment or post serves only to render that contribution invalid in its entirety. Such content is subject to moderation.
Engage others as you would during a face-to-face conversation (courteously).
Give the benefit of the doubt by asking for clarification instead of assuming another's intent.
Consider, then address specific arguments and ideas put forth by others, intelligently rather than taking the easy route and attacking them personally.
A "personal attack" is defined as directly or indirectly insulting another user, often by name-calling, labelling, making sweeping generalizations or putting words into their mouth.
Examples
* "You are a racist..."
* "Your ideas are idiotic..."
* "[insert political affiliation]s are stupid."
Corrections
* "I strongly disagree with your position because..."
* "The weakness in your argument stems from the assumption..."
* "[public figure] has taken an indefensible stance that reflects poorly...
Ok, so that's taking it a bit far......but you get the message.
Enjoy your time here at the Ex-Kingo's Forum.
Ed
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Take a moment then to read these few suggestions regarding behaviour before you get down to interacting with other members. Please don't lose the opportunity to interact with great people because of a momentary lapse of judgement on your own part.
Above all else, respect others. Address issues and arguments and refrain from making personal attacks.
If you see something disrespectful or inappropriate, report it - rather than further inflaming the situation
Adding a personal attack to an otherwise valuable comment or post serves only to render that contribution invalid in its entirety. Such content is subject to moderation.
Engage others as you would during a face-to-face conversation (courteously).
Give the benefit of the doubt by asking for clarification instead of assuming another's intent.
Consider, then address specific arguments and ideas put forth by others, intelligently rather than taking the easy route and attacking them personally.
A "personal attack" is defined as directly or indirectly insulting another user, often by name-calling, labelling, making sweeping generalizations or putting words into their mouth.
Examples
* "You are a racist..."
* "Your ideas are idiotic..."
* "[insert political affiliation]s are stupid."
Corrections
* "I strongly disagree with your position because..."
* "The weakness in your argument stems from the assumption..."
* "[public figure] has taken an indefensible stance that reflects poorly...
Ok, so that's taking it a bit far......but you get the message.
Enjoy your time here at the Ex-Kingo's Forum.
Ed
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