Anand Can you Post an Article on how to act on the Forums

billyjak

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Too many good people are leaving or thinking about leaving.
To many negative, degrading, name calling, blasting, and fingerpointing going on around these forums.
I've been here since the beginning and have learned much on this Forum.
I would like to help in anyway I can to bring back the positive feeling I once had here.
Could you maybe write an article or 2 about the respect we should give to others on this forum.
There have been many debates in the past, but they were debates, not humiliating a person as to downgrade him or her as to where they want to leave.
I would like you to come through with some sort of an article as what we should expect in participating on this forum.
Maybe a Bold Warning or something.
I have had alot of fun here.
I don't post that much but do read most of the posts and try to help others as best I can without downgrading anyone.
And I do not like whats going on right now.
You built this sight to inform people of many of the latest things the computer industry has to offer.
I've even seen you get flamed by people who say your this and that bias.
Everyone has a right to his or her own opinions about any subject, but when a person is getting attacked by everyone, it becomess nasty.
We need a different attitude here.
You can and I hope that you would help out to try and change this place to the place it was when you first started.
I know I miss your articles that you used to post on a daily basis, I feel when you did this the forum was more relaxed. Maybe you can do something once a week or something similar.
I know your a busy person but Please try to come up with something.
Thank You
billyjak
 

gibear2000

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<< Could you maybe write an article or 2 about the respect we should give to others on this forum >>



I dont't think that we need someone to tell us that!



<< We need a different attitude here. >>



The current attitude here is why I joined. its unique!



<< Could you maybe write an article or 2 about the respect we should give to others on this forum >>



No more moderators please! nice offer tho!
 

TravisBickle

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^ just kidding. it can get nasty. but I only really noticed the out-and-out trolls, I find that a bad thing, it is abusing peoples' time and peoples trust...
 

dcpsoguy

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Why should we let a few, low-life trolls ruin our experience? I say there should be a reporting system where a user enters info into a form about a troll, and the moderators can see the results of this form. And you guys can use Coldfusion. I can easily do this with Coldfusion, Mods, just let me know if you need to help. I can do this in 5 minutes for no pay!
 

j*sus

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I concur...no increased moderation, lessons in manners or even dancing instructions (exceptions to the cha-cha-cha...I could never get that one).

If you are on the net, over the age of 10 and posting on messageboards, especially in a manner that is clearly aimed at provoking debate..expect to get some heat along with the light.

I have found that people who complain about treatment on messageboards or threaten to leave don't get out enough. Have you seen the service at most restaurants lately :)