Post by Admin on Jan 27, 2019 18:02:21 GMT
Please comply with the below "do's and don'ts" when posting on the Forum -- they are intended to enhance the user experience for those visiting our Forum.
Do:
1. Read the forum’s rules before posting for the first time.
2. Use the forum’s search function to see if your topic is already covered – if so, post in an existing thread rather than creating another.
3. When creating a thread, use a meaningful subject so members can tell if the thread is of interest to them without having to open it.
4. Be mindful of the category in which a thread you initiate is most appropriately placed.
5. Write concisely -- do not ramble.
6. In order to be understood by most people, use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar and avoid slang unless you know the word, phrase or acronym will be understood by other members.
7. Be civil in all of your posting activity.
8. Stay on topic when posting so members aren’t burdened by unrelated or immaterial postings – friendly banter is best conducted in the forum’s shout box; private conversations belong in the forum’s personal messaging system.
9. Ignore spammers and do not respond to their posting – use the forum’s “report post” function so that forum staff can take appropriate action.
10. Be mindful that your posts may be read by people from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
11. Only post responses when you have something to contribute; empty or useless responses such as LOL or 'nice' only serve to clutter the forum.
12. Remember that we have members spread across 24 time zones – don’t expect an immediate response to one or more questions that you have posted.
13. Periodically, review the Forum’s rules and these posting guidelines.
14. Ask the forum staff for guidance if you are unsure as to how to proceed.
15. Use the default font size when creating your posts. If headings are included, you can make them up to the 14 point size (#4).
Don't:
16. Address personal differences in posts – if you must, handle them privately through email or forum personal message (PM).
17. Post comments critical of other members.
18. Post a link without providing members with an explanation of what they will encounter when clicking on it.
19. Double post (post the same message twice in one thread).
20. Use all caps in your posts -- it is considered impolite.
21. Quote more from a post you are replying to than is needed to provide context.
22. Disrupt an ongoing topic of discussion by posting unrelated material or attempting to change the subject of the discussion.
23. Post information that you want to remain private or content that may be embarrassing to others – personal identifying information should only be posted in areas of the forum that are restricted from public view.
24. Post content that violates a copyright.
25. Use the forum for self-promotion beyond that allowed by the rules.
26. Post content of a political nature.
Do:
1. Read the forum’s rules before posting for the first time.
2. Use the forum’s search function to see if your topic is already covered – if so, post in an existing thread rather than creating another.
3. When creating a thread, use a meaningful subject so members can tell if the thread is of interest to them without having to open it.
4. Be mindful of the category in which a thread you initiate is most appropriately placed.
5. Write concisely -- do not ramble.
6. In order to be understood by most people, use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar and avoid slang unless you know the word, phrase or acronym will be understood by other members.
7. Be civil in all of your posting activity.
8. Stay on topic when posting so members aren’t burdened by unrelated or immaterial postings – friendly banter is best conducted in the forum’s shout box; private conversations belong in the forum’s personal messaging system.
9. Ignore spammers and do not respond to their posting – use the forum’s “report post” function so that forum staff can take appropriate action.
10. Be mindful that your posts may be read by people from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
11. Only post responses when you have something to contribute; empty or useless responses such as LOL or 'nice' only serve to clutter the forum.
12. Remember that we have members spread across 24 time zones – don’t expect an immediate response to one or more questions that you have posted.
13. Periodically, review the Forum’s rules and these posting guidelines.
14. Ask the forum staff for guidance if you are unsure as to how to proceed.
15. Use the default font size when creating your posts. If headings are included, you can make them up to the 14 point size (#4).
Don't:
16. Address personal differences in posts – if you must, handle them privately through email or forum personal message (PM).
17. Post comments critical of other members.
18. Post a link without providing members with an explanation of what they will encounter when clicking on it.
19. Double post (post the same message twice in one thread).
20. Use all caps in your posts -- it is considered impolite.
21. Quote more from a post you are replying to than is needed to provide context.
22. Disrupt an ongoing topic of discussion by posting unrelated material or attempting to change the subject of the discussion.
23. Post information that you want to remain private or content that may be embarrassing to others – personal identifying information should only be posted in areas of the forum that are restricted from public view.
24. Post content that violates a copyright.
25. Use the forum for self-promotion beyond that allowed by the rules.
26. Post content of a political nature.