[jsconyers]

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I have been seeing an increasing amount of posts lately lacking online/forum etiquette, or netiquette if you will.

Not searching, not following forum rules/policies, improper thread titles, double posting, spamming, caps, you name it. I would say the thread titles is one of my biggest pet peeves. Posts titled "PLEASE HELP ASAP!!" are all over the place. It's almost as if they think they're the only one on this forum needing help, or that their problem trumps everyone else.

It almost comes off as a lack of respect in some regards, and to me, respect is a two way street. You give it to get it in return. Personally, I would much rather help someone that shows proper etiquette/respect over someone that doesn't.

Here are some tips from 25 Forum Posting Etiquette Tips - TopTenREVIEWS

1. Read the forums rules and guidelines before posting for the first time.

2. Search the other posts to see if your topic is already covered.

3. Use a meaningful title for your thread.

4. Do not use a forum to promote your product, service or business.

5. Be civil. Personal differences should be handled through email or IM and not through posts displayed to everyone.

6. Stay on topic.

7. Ignore spammers, respond to them personally and not through the board, or report them.

8. Do not submit a post that requires readers to download a large attachment. Either explain the attachment or, better yet, provide a link to the information.

9. Use plain text over HTML if you want your post to be readable by everyone.

10. In order to be understood by most people, use correct spelling, grammar and avoid slang unless you know the word or phrase will be understood by other members.

11. Do not double post (post the same message twice in one thread) or cross post (place the same message across several forums).

12. Act in a give and take manner; help others as often as or more than you ask for help.

13. Do not use all caps or SHOUT in your posts. In addition, one exclamation point is enough.

14. When replying to a post, do not quote more from the previous post than you have to.

15. Do not post new problems on someone else's thread and interrupt a topic of discussion.

16. Do not use someone else’s thread for a private conversation.

17. Most forums prohibit warez, cracks or illegal downloading of software and similar topics.

18. Watch your sense of humor, posts may be read by people from a variety of backgrounds and ages.

19. Do not use a huge and annoying signature, a modest signature is fine, moderators may remove large ones anyway.

20. Do not post any information that you want private. Posts should not contain personal, identifiable information or content embarrassing to others.

21. Do not post content that violates a copyright.

22. Do not post ”empty” or useless responses, such as just ”lol” or ”cool.” Only post responses when you have something to contribute.

23. Write concisely and do not ramble.

24. Do not use words like ”urgent” or ”important” in your subject line, be patient.

25. Do not chastise newbies.

I highlighted some that bother me more than others.

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[ezrunner]

Nice RANT sir

[Shaun]

Well done, except one thing. A single exclamation point is never enough!!!!

[rachamphetamine]

Great post!

[dc/dc]

I love you.

[Jadey]

Originally Posted by dc/dc

I love you.

LOL. Did you read point 25?

[Shaun]

I am going to quote this rant often in my days as a Mod. With links and a see #xx included.

[jsconyers]

Originally Posted by Jadey

LOL. Did you read point 25?

Hey! I am not a n00b!

[Jadey]

LOL, that's not what I meant, and well you know it... hahahaha

[dc/dc]

Originally Posted by Jadey

LOL. Did you read point 25?

¡Sí! ¡Por supuesto!

[DacyJ]

Wirelessly posted (supercalifragilisticexpialidoc)

I was going to quote you on number 14 but via wap I don't know how to edit a quote to just certain things so number 14 is one of mine also.

[SteveO86]

Yes definitly a great post, I'm behind you 100% on it to.

Their really has been an uprising of "Help Me" threads recently.

Are their forum rules stickied somewhere? If not your post should be!

[daphne]

Great post! Now if everyone would just read it.

[dc/dc]

Originally Posted by daphne

Great post! Now if everyone would just read it.

Should be required reading for new members.

[Giselle9938]

Some people should read it everytime they try to make a post

[akosnitzky]

Well stated, except when there are software or device changes and the searched info is either obsolete or no longer correct

[dc/dc]

Originally Posted by akosnitzky

Well stated, except when there are software or device changes and the searched info is either obsolete or no longer correct

This is where descriptive titles come in.

[usblues1965]

Yes that is a very good post. I see a few of those I have been guilty of though. I'm not, however, going to incriminate myself further by listing them. LOL!!!!!!

*ahem*

[daphne]

This thread is worthy of a BUMP.

[akosnitzky]

Agreed