Forum Etiquette - Organize your posts

[zpped]

Just a few tips for people that are not used to forums.

1) This is not a chat room. The forum is broken into categories and then Topics.

Try to pick the best category and then title your topic something specific that will let people know what the conversation is going to be about.

Try to keep the conversation somewhat on topic. i.e. if you have a question, consider starting a NEW topic (also do a search for another relevant topic first). You can even tag the person or post from the other topic. Definitely DON'T go into the most active thread and ask a completely unrelated question.

2) You can compose a longer message that includes multiple replies. You can also edit your previous message if you thought of something else.

3) Read the entire thread before commenting. If you're at a party and walk into the middle of a conversation it's forgivable to not know what everyone else has already said. In a forum it's just lazy and rude.

 

[esdsafepoet]

Hello, yes, I have a question about creatine and resistance bands. Also, what is everyone's favorite spider man movie?

 

[indolent]

I'd add that, before creating a new topic, the user employ the search feature to find an existing thread on that topic and add the comment there. Better continuity, less fragmentation.

 

[holiday]

...Try to keep the conversation somewhat on topic. i.e. if you have a question, consider starting a NEW topic. You can even tag the person or post from the other topic. ...

When people post a new question unrelated to the current topic being discussed, should it be a mod pointing this out, or can anyone? I have seen this a lot on the introduce yourself section, but I don't want to been seen as blasting a newbie.

 

[ZippityDooDah]

When people post a new question unrelated to the current topic being discussed, should it be a mod pointing this out, or can anyone? I have seen this a lot on the introduce yourself section, but I don't want to been seen as blasting a newbie.

As long as it's done nicely and without coming across as if a mod is saying it, it's absolutely fine for anyone to suggest starting a separate topic.

In fact I encourage it.

I'd add that, before creating a new topic, the user employ the search feature to find an existing thread on that topic and add the comment there. Better continuity, less fragmentation.

That's a battle lost long ago, when this was the height of technological advancement...

 

[StonePny]

As long as it's done nicely and without coming across as if a mod is saying it, it's absolutely fine for anyone to suggest starting a separate topic.

In fact I encourage it.

Glad to see this from on high, as there are always a couple of people who come across as Head of the HOA--so beleaguered and tired of new people.

 

[moonpies4misfits]

What, you don't think posting EVERYTHING in Public Square is organized enough? I'm flabbergasted

 

[Morbius]

On all forums if anyone posts like this

 

[Morbius]

I put them on Ignore

[edit from mod] Your post hurts my eyes.

 

[Peptelligence]

Just a few tips for people that are not used to forums.

1) This is not a chat room. The forum is broken into categories and then Topics.

Try to pick the best category and then title your topic something specific that will let people know what the conversation is going to be about.

Try to keep the conversation somewhat on topic. i.e. if you have a question, consider starting a NEW topic. You can even tag the person or post from the other topic. Definitely DON'T go into the most active thread and ask a completely unrelated question.

2) You can compose a longer message that includes multiple replies. You can also edit your previous message if you thought of something else.

I just want to say a simple thank you