Feedback - Posting Etiquette

[xx22xx]

I just wanted to say that in some of the posts that I have read, it's kind of annoying that people come here to get help, and write really immaturely. *

For example, I think someone was trying to say 'with' and instead they typed 'wid' or 'wif' or something along those lines. *

I think it would just be nice if everyone used something in the way of 'proper' english. *I'm not saying my posts are perfect, but I usually do spell things write and use correct english...I mean there is a spell check for when you go to post...it would be appreciated by me and I'm sure by others if more people would write more maturely.

I'm really not trying to 'pick a bone' with anyone here, because probably came off as a brat...but if you're looking for help, the fastest way to get it is by acting maturely. *

Thank you!

[Brandye]

Thank you, thank you. The baby talk makes me feel like I am with pre-schoolers.

[moderatorII]

Thank you for your feedback re this issue.

Members, please take heed. You are much more likely to get good, helpful feedback if you take the time to re-read your post, to make sure it reads logically and legibly. However, we also appreciate that everyone has different capabilities in this regard and that we have Board members from "non-English" speaking countries who are doing their best - so we are NOT looking for perfection.

We (moderators) do clean up a lot of the topic titles that are posted, because it is very important that the area under discussion is clear to all. We also would appreciate some help from Members to make this as unnecessary as possible.

With regard to specific posts, we do SOME clean up to the ocassional post, but only if the grammar is so poor as to make it difficult to read, or for crudity, etc. However, we try not to re-interpret the basic post; the post belongs to the Member!

xx22xx and Brandye, we will incorporate your thoughts (and any other constructive input from other Members/Guests) into the Posting Guidleines.

Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback!
the moderator

[girlygirl]

I think you guys are overreacting a little. Not everyone has the same background as you, and not everyone talks or writes in the same way. If some people's writing is so weird that no one can understand it, that is their problem, not yours. You might want to ask them to rephrase the question, but there is no reason to get angry. And face it, some of the people here ARE immature--that's why they need info and advice!

[Tjdude]

I agree with girlygirl, it seems that most of the people here on the board are young teens who are just looking for a good advice and they are not going to stay long if we start imposing a lot of "rules" and "etiquette" and "the proper way to do things". I know some basic rules are good so we all can get along, but i think cheking for grammer/spelling is just too much. Like the moderator said not every one is from an English speaking country (i'm not), and even when i try my best i would like to think that i do it because i want to, not because i have to.
If some one do not like the way something is written, just don't read it, i'd think it is ok, as long no one was offended or something like that.

[moderatorII]

Thanks for the continuing feedback on this subject.

On reflection, we (the moderators) think that the main emphasis needs to be on the post being logical and legible. It IS important for us all to make our posts as easy to read as possible, but typos, grammar and spelling are a lesser issue (unless they make the post hard to read). With that in mind, we have amended the Posting Guidelines accordingly.

As always, tolerance of others should be key. We don't want to impose a bunch of "rules" here (one of the reasons we call them "Guidelines&quot. Also, don't let yourself get mad, you can always ignore a Member's posts if their style really bothers you.

Any further feedback is welcome!

[girlygirl]

For those who are concerned with writing legibly, would it be possible to add a spellcheck to the board?

[moderatorII]

Unfortunately, there is not currently a spell-check available for this Board. It's a shame, because this is otherwise very good software.

We will inquire again as to whether the supplier intends to add one to the next software release; if they do, we will get it. In the meantime we will have to make do ...

Thanks for your suggestion - it is appreciated.

[?wiseman?]

As I was one of the more critical ones, I should apologize.

I'm new here and one of the reasons I came to this board is because I'm the father of a 12 year old girl who's going to be faced with many of the issues/choices/concerns/worries expressed on this board in the course of the next few years. I probably had a paternal breakdown when viewing several posts that I believed to be immature to the point of wondering how someone who appeared to be so young should even be on this board.

That's not an indictment of this board or the members by any means. I hope to continue to have the kind of relationship with my daughter that she will feel comfortable coming to me with some of the questions on this board.

So, you now know where a part of me is coming from and, as I told the Mod, I'll do my best to behave from now on.

'nuff said by me.

[ItalStall]

Well, as someone who was marginally involved in this, I think the Mod has really tried to take an impartial line and (on reflection) I agree with his/her stance. I think he/she is just trying to keep it all on an even keel. Fine by me. *


?wiseman?, I have three kids who are now mostly grown up (gosh - feeling old now! ). Anyway, I wish there had been a site like this around for them at any age. Uninformed people make poor decisions, whether they are at the "correct age" or not. That is why I think this site is a god-send for people of ANY age! And that's why I come here - to share, both ways.

That doesn't mean that I would have wanted my kids to come here INSTEAD of to me, but AS WELL AS. Kids need a forum where they can interact with their peers with similar concerns, as well as another place where they can (anonymously) get adult straight answers and help.

Just the ramblings of an old(er) guy! *