A message for all ....
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 7:44 pm
HI Everyone,
Every once in a while I send out a call to see if I can catch some people who may be lurking in the background and on the fence about LDL. In the past we could usually catch about a dozen or so newbies that we could all welcome into the fold. This time something unexpected happened. After a while there was one response - only one --- after another while ---- there was one more---- that was it. It would have been strange on it's own to only get 2 responses but there were 2 other oddities; First, both of the responders had already reached goal weight and did so without even having posted; Second, both of them had some opinions about the way we are treating each other when we post and so had not joined in.
I am bringing this to everyone's attention to make us all aware of how we look and sound to others. I firmly believe "When we know better, we do better!". There is no more need for regrets or apologies or finger pointing. We just need to all link arms and move forward with LDL joining us together. We all share a common goal and may have tons of opinions on how best to get there. Our opinions are as varied as we are.
We also share our thankfulness to Roger for not only creating a great and healthy plan that is changing our lives, but also for providing us with this incredible forum where we can share ideas about LDL, wonderful recipes, and our hopes and dreams for a brighter future. I for one intend to show my gratitude to Roger by helping to make this site as welcoming and supportive as possible. I would be horrified to learn that someone may have made the decision NOT to participate in LDL because of something I said or some confusion I have caused. The results of this could not only impact them but could also impact their families and friends as well.
So I found some info on the web and am posting it in the hopes of helping us all do a better job representing LDL. I hope you will all read this with the knowledge that I admire each and every one of you for the individual qualities you all bring to this site and to my life. Thank you for all the support and friendship you have given to me.
I did not edit the list - it remains as I found it - suggestions for a potentially better way! With much affection - Julie
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23. Write concisely and do not ramble.
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25. Do not chastise newbies.
Every once in a while I send out a call to see if I can catch some people who may be lurking in the background and on the fence about LDL. In the past we could usually catch about a dozen or so newbies that we could all welcome into the fold. This time something unexpected happened. After a while there was one response - only one --- after another while ---- there was one more---- that was it. It would have been strange on it's own to only get 2 responses but there were 2 other oddities; First, both of the responders had already reached goal weight and did so without even having posted; Second, both of them had some opinions about the way we are treating each other when we post and so had not joined in.
I am bringing this to everyone's attention to make us all aware of how we look and sound to others. I firmly believe "When we know better, we do better!". There is no more need for regrets or apologies or finger pointing. We just need to all link arms and move forward with LDL joining us together. We all share a common goal and may have tons of opinions on how best to get there. Our opinions are as varied as we are.
We also share our thankfulness to Roger for not only creating a great and healthy plan that is changing our lives, but also for providing us with this incredible forum where we can share ideas about LDL, wonderful recipes, and our hopes and dreams for a brighter future. I for one intend to show my gratitude to Roger by helping to make this site as welcoming and supportive as possible. I would be horrified to learn that someone may have made the decision NOT to participate in LDL because of something I said or some confusion I have caused. The results of this could not only impact them but could also impact their families and friends as well.
So I found some info on the web and am posting it in the hopes of helping us all do a better job representing LDL. I hope you will all read this with the knowledge that I admire each and every one of you for the individual qualities you all bring to this site and to my life. Thank you for all the support and friendship you have given to me.
I did not edit the list - it remains as I found it - suggestions for a potentially better way! With much affection - Julie
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 the 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.