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A few forum posting tips...
This was posted here in General Discussion several months ago, and has since then the GD forum has grown to over a hundred pages, I'm updating it a bit and reposting it as a new topic.
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New topics- There's over 80 pages in General Discussions alone, so new topics can be hard to come by...don't worry about that! Some of the old topics died a horrible hijacking death, and re-doing a topic that has already been done, gives newer members a chance to reply. It would be considered a polite thing to do to search to see if a topic has been done already recently. There's a "search forums" feature for this, but don't get all anal and rigid about it, do a quick search, nothing turns up or it's a really old thread that has been high jacked, then sure, you betcha! Do it! Go ahead and re post that topic!
Thread TitlesSince allot of members do like to and need to use the "search forums" features, I do have this one request to make kindly to ya'all...and that is to make the topic title either memorable and unusual, or keep it simple and title your new thread topic with a keyword or two that will let everyone know what the topic is.
It's hard to search for a specific thread when way too many topics titles are all the same, such as, for example....getting caught up in the dot dot dot syndrome...(I've been there, done it, learned a lesson the hard way, don't do it anymore)...the dot dot dot syndrome is posting vague titles like "Have you ..." "Would you..." "Can you..." "Could you..."
Forum rulesWhat kind of topics? What to post? Check the forum rules first, there's not that many rules, and they don't ask for much really, [b]be nice, no name calling or flaming please, no contact info, no topics of religion or politics[b/] If you are still uncertain about your topic or post, just ask on of the Mods, or a veteran regular, any and everyone will be more than happy to answer a question or talk to you.
Other than what is in the rules, posting a new thread can be about anything, it can be a profound question, a silly question, you can relate a recent personal experience to us,(Voyuerbill uses this style very well) and last of all, don't worry that your post won't get replies, it might not right away, people logging in and out all day, and everyone has a difference of interests, I can guarantee you that your topic will be read, most likely replied to quickly, if not later, you will make yourself a part of a great community, make allot of new friends , and you will enjoy the whole experience allot.
Anyone else? Anyone of the regular posters here wanna offer a few words of encouragement? Anyone else wanna say how freakin' great it is to log in and see new names, new faces, new "voices" here on the forums?
Wow...now that I've made this lonnnng rambling post...I think it might be time to play a new game of "Guess how many pots of coffee Chazzy has had today"
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| April 1, 2007, 10:15 |
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Re: A few forum posting tips...
Everyone here knows I have a bad case of "post way to friggin' much" around here, but the great thing about posting is that we aren't really a judgemental group. It is also a way to be flirtatious or learn a little something from each other. For instance, I've never visited with VB or several others in the chat room but I have a fairly good feel from their personalities in the posts...come on naughty friends and neighbors, let your hair down and in the case where you don't have any...no problem we like baldies too!
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| April 1, 2007, 15:56 |
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Re: A few forum posting tips...
Nobody "posts too much" 
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| April 1, 2007, 18:44 |
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Re: Re: A few forum posting tips...
QUOTE (Chazzy @ April 1, 2007, 18:44)Nobody "posts too much"
Hey, if any one thinks I am a little too opinionated in my endless posts, please say so.
I try and keep my subject titles a bit mysterious just to draw attention, so if that bothers anyone, let me know.
I know politics and personal attacks are not allowed in the forums. I have been known to dabble in the former and I accidental showed my dark side to a newbee. I knew better. That will never happen again! I will also keep any political references in my posts to a minimum.
All the moderators do a fantastic job here! With anonymous bloviators like me, they have their hands full. Agreed?
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| April 1, 2007, 22:53 |
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