I consider this guide as an insult to all new members here. Unless you were writing it for a bunch of 5 year olds of course. You seriously expect someone who has lived among other humans(hopefully) not to know what respect is? It's not different from real life. You earn it. Now onto your guide-
Even though people here can resort to what I call "texting language", I would highly recommend that an individual would use correct spelling and grammar. My old History teacher once said after a kid asked whether or not spelling counted on a test, "No, but it will just make you look like an idiot." No one likes idiots unless we know you're kidding. So as a newbie, you want to get a reputation as being a smarter person.
This is desirable certainly. As long as I can understand, it's fine with me.
Do NOT, under ANY circumstances, get into any argument for at least 2 months or at least until you get around 200-300 posts. This is includes heated debates, flame wars, or even arguments about music. People don't like those who look for the first opportunity to fight. I made this terrible mistake and I had to beg on my knees to get un-permabanned.
Magic numbers- 2 months and 300 posts and then you can be a dick.
Seriously though, arguments are there for a reason. That is, people disagree on certain matters and express their opinions. My very first post on this forum was in such a context. But I debated on an idea and that was it. When it gets to personal attacks, then it turns ugly, however many months you have on your head and however many posts is listed under your name.
Only a select few people can easily make friends, and even less over the internet. So my personal advice for you is to be a quiet poster, who will post here and there and not a big deal out of everything. You know Small Man Syndrome? That's what you DON'T want to act like. Maybe perhaps when you are known here you can start going "WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I LOVE MY LIFE!!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!" but for now, just calm down
We have introverts and extroverts. Both of them will disregard this piece of advice.
I find it quite astonishing how many people here disrespect the moderators and members of this site without reason to do so. And even if they do have a reason, don't start trolling and cursing just because your post was deleted or someone disagrees with your idea. If you are a person who uses "fuck" and "shit" a lot try to lower the usage of those words. No one likes a internet gangster so it will be an automatic minus to your reputation.
Respect is earned. Being a mod, admin or staff doesn't put you above this rule in my book.
I agree that cursing is best left out of civilized conversations/arguments.
This guide looks rather weird to me. It seems like a disguised insult to new members- telling them to write properly, show respect and stay in the shadows(for a while at least).
No hate- just voicing my opinion.
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This is desirable certainly. As long as I can understand, it's fine with me.
Magic numbers- 2 months and 300 posts and then you can be a dick.
Seriously though, arguments are there for a reason. That is, people disagree on certain matters and express their opinions. My very first post on this forum was in such a context. But I debated on an idea and that was it. When it gets to personal attacks, then it turns ugly, however many months you have on your head and however many posts is listed under your name.
We have introverts and extroverts. Both of them will disregard this piece of advice.
Respect is earned. Being a mod, admin or staff doesn't put you above this rule in my book.
I agree that cursing is best left out of civilized conversations/arguments.
This guide looks rather weird to me. It seems like a disguised insult to new members- telling them to write properly, show respect and stay in the shadows(for a while at least).
No hate- just voicing my opinion.