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Suggestion: Amend the TOS

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I saw at another forum I frequent for Red Sox Baseball, this post, which is stickied on the main forum:

http://sonsofsamhorn.net/

Thread Topic: Writing Standards Take Two

The other dopes and I have noticed a disturbing pattern of sloppy posting, flimsy arguments, and overly obnoxious comments.

And, it's expected some modicum of punctuation be used, even if it's just a message board. It detracts from the post and can make it very tough to read.

If you want to argue something, just be prepared and write effectively.

Last, as always, try not to take things personally as well as attack personally.

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Just thought I'd throw it out there for something to chew on. I don't know if it's a different culture message board than this though so I was kind of on the fence in posting it here. [flamesuit]<!--IBF.ATTACHMENT_693975-->

What I highlighted is what really caught my eye.
 
FiN.in.RI said:
I saw at another forum I frequent for Red Sox Baseball, this post, which is stickied on the main forum:

http://sonsofsamhorn.net/



Just thought I'd throw it out there for something to chew on. I don't know if it's a different culture message board than this though so I was kind of on the fence in posting it here. [flamesuit]<!--IBF.ATTACHMENT_693975-->

What I highlighted is what really caught my eye.
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Unfortunately, not everyone writes effectively but no one has the right to get personal in their replies. Not writing effectively should not subject a poster to a personal assault..:wink:
 
I am afraid in such a forum such as the main board it may be the blood in the water affect for the hungry sharks, that would turn ugly very quickly.:wink: It isn't right to belittle another member with a personal attack.
 
Well it's not saying to "personaly attack" anyone, it's just implying from my POV, just not to be overly sensitive. I see where your comming from though. The two boards represent two different cultures it seems.
 
SOSH is invite-only, they are very serious about having quality posters and postings.

/me hasn't been invited:(
 
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I haven't read this thread yet (at work). But I wanted to mention that TOS rewriting/revisioning is on our immediate Things To Do list.

Not the Long Term Projects list. Or the Things To Do Before I Die list.

More like this weekend's grocery list. :)
 
I said almost! LOL.
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