Definitions of prudent on the Web: careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to
hide than to fight; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress.
In light of months of observation, it has become evident that there are many unwritten laws about the Pit that many seem to be oblivious to. Though I may not have all of them listed, the following is my interpretation, a guide, to avoiding a few blunders that are often made by newer or less active posters.
1. Understand that in every thread are obligitory insults to the thread starter, and it is most often in good jest. Do not get butthurt.
2. Do not be too hasty to post. This includes
responding quickly in your own thread
controversial posts or topics
if you don't thoroughly understand the topic
3. Spam and memes can be inappropriate and they can be applicable. Yes, even spam. This is important to keep in mind when considering a report: do we want to kill all the humour in the Pit? It's safe to say most of us would say no.
4. Take an objective look at your thread (or even reply) before posting. Is this inviting irrelevent spam, nasty backlash or flames? Prepare for the worst, but still expect the best-- or don't.
5. Don't always say what everyone else does or what's been said a hundred times before. There's no need to continue the tired legacy of searchbar jokes and 'Go back to 4chan'. So think for yourself: it brings variety to our community.
6. RESPECT DIFFERING OPINIONS. We are a variety of people and are bound to have thoughts that clash. By all means debate, but don't go over the top. That means refuting every post in a back-and-forth that never goes anywhere. Sometimes it is best to leave it be and to let others post their thoughts, even if you don't understand or agree. Do not make personal insults when debating, as it automatically renders your point void.
7. Don't try to be something you aren't naturally. It just doesn't work and people can see through it.
8. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, SEARCH before starting a thread! I recommend clicking on 'search' in between 'members list' and 'new posts', and doing a more refined search. I find 'search thread titles' to be the most specific and effective part of the search, and do specify the particular forum that the topic would typically be in. Remember there are different sections and FAQs in each to help with any general questions.
In summary, my golden rules: Relax. Take your time. Think. Respect. And have fun.
Thanks for reading, I hope I shed even a smidgen of forum-related enlightenment on somebody. Happy posting! -Le_Bunny
Great 'guide', but as they say, this is the Internet. Leave your common sense at the door and put on this sheep costume.
Since I've never posted a thread on this forum, and probably only around 5-6 on forums in total (but posted up to several thousand times), a lot of this doesn't matter for me at least. I don't have much to ask or declare, but often a lot to say.
I can be such an idiot! I already left a message to this. I guess I didn't read the "guide" as well as I though I did.
Relax. Take your time. Think. Respect. And have fun. I did the last two.
I don't like you, nor this blog.
Respect can be counter-productive!
People need to be told the truth.
If you don't tell people they are doing something stupid or wrong, then they will continue this behaviour.
Pff "respect"
You are dictating your view of life to us,
respect my way!
RESPEEEEECT
*yes I am acting like a 12 year old, and I didn't have any reason to read or comment to this post*
Neo Evil11 wrote on Jun 3rd, 2009 at 8:18am :
Respect can be counter-productive!
People need to be told the truth.
If you don't tell people they are doing something stupid or wrong, then they will continue this behaviour.
Respect doesn't mean not stating your opinion. It's in the way you do it.
Respect can be counter-productive!
People need to be told the truth.
If you don't tell people they are doing something stupid or wrong, then they will continue this behaviour.
Respect doesn't mean not stating your opinion. It's in the way you do it.
Yes and I have found that by stating my opinion in your way, it doesn't get trough to people.
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