Posting Etiquette - inc styles, rants & responses

[beer monkey]

I think Ron logged off shortly after,........ i am sure others at tonights meet up will tell him.

[seymourbutts]

i will have a word in his shell like!!! hes getting old and a bit touchy these days!!
but hes still got his faculties but probably not his own teeth!!!

[aznyron]

first I want to say I am sorry for thinking you deleted my post arjay. as most of you read my post I was trying
to express my feeling about Thailand and trying to let those who are not here yet to stop & think about it
I had the pleasure this evening to sit with several of the forum members and Dave informed me the thread was moved. so it was my mistake to take it personally. as for the Gentleman who told me to go back to the USA I understand his response to my post and I take no offense to it. he is entitled to post his feeling
weather I agree or not

[laphanphon]

posting etiquette sometimes non existent, definitely need thick skin to enjoy any forum. too many thick heads about.

[rick]

Sometimes we boast a bit, some times have a rant, criticise others. But mainly, when i read a post i disagree with, i just clench my teeth and move on, I know most people don't care about my opinions, they do not know me in the flesh; Well, hope to change the know me bit in November. I do think personal attacks are uncalled for, especially if you have never met the person (Mr Rhodes? Are you there? Yes i do mean you!). I always give the poster the benefit of the doubt, I see that Ron gets homesick sometimes, thats why he has a moan (boy, can he moan!) I hope when i see Ron, i catch him on a good day. But i would never criticise him, unless I was absolutely certain he was wrong ( and remember, our experiences are personal, what was wonderful for one could be a nightmare for another).

[BKKSTAN]

Venting frustrations and resentments relieve emotionally stress and should not be construed as a desire to leave one place for another!

[RALPHCUSENS]

Rick,

What a sensible mature post, =D> =D>

I can assure you, when you do meet with the old toss pot ronnie, you will find a happy go lucky chap, whose company is a pleasure.

[arjay]

Yes, I too was impressed by Rick's sensible and mature post.

I was hoping that this thread will concentrate on the etiquette and behavioural aspects of posting on the Forum, and NOT digress onto posters likes or dislikes about living in Thailand or indeed whether they have been scammed etc.

Thanks

[arjay]

I've split this thread to try and keep separate material relating to "Posting Etiquette & Behaviour", as distinct and separate from material about the implications of moving to and adapting to Thailand (and why people stay in Thailand etc), onto which it appeared to be evolving!

There is therefore now a separate topic/thread, entitled: "Moving to and adapting to Thailand", in the following location:

http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/p ... t=#p199290

I wanted to do this, as I felt that the material relating to forum etiquette and posting behaviour was sufficiently important and relevant to be kept clear and separate, and not lost, overwhelmed or undermined by other material or discussions.

Apologies if I've caused anyone confusion with their posts. In some instances I have actually had to split an individual's post and create another separate post with (some) text relating to the other topic. You may therefore notice that the time of an odd post or two has changed, and/or you now have two posts instead of one.

[jimboLV]

arjay I applaud your efforts, but must tell you that trying to regulate posting etiquette and off-topic issues is somewhat like herding cats. But good luck anyway.

[arjay]

arjay I applaud your efforts, but must tell you that trying to regulate posting etiquette and off-topic issues is somewhat like herding cats. But good luck anyway.

Thanks, well at least I'll feel I've tried, even if it is "trying" and I go down trying, or even have to fall on my own sword.

Amongst other things, I was trying to get across that how one makes a post (i.e. the wording and tone of a post) can affect how it is responded to by others. And that politeness should beget politeness. Bad manners beget bad manners, type of thing.

And that whilst we all do have our off days, we should try not to let them get onto the forum, unless perhaps it is onto a topic specially for the purpose,- such as one of the "Rant & Raves" topics. .

[SanukJoe]

Amongst other things, I was trying to get across that how one makes a post (i.e. the wording and tone of a post) can affect how it is responded to by others. And that politeness should beget politeness. Bad manners beget bad manners, type of thing.

And that whilst we all do have our off days, we should try not to let them get onto the forum, unless perhaps it is onto a topic specially for the purpose,- such as one of the "Rant & Raves" topics. .

Excellent words Arjay, treat someone as you like to be treated yourself

As for "off days", we all have them once in a while, the art is to control them. After you realize you have an off day (very important to realize it first) you can adapt your behaviour to a more silent mode, e.g. no discussions with your wife and/or friends about major points, not read complicated matter, not make important decisions and more to this forum: don't post your negative feelings, remember the off day will be over in a day (or two). Do nice things, have a good meal, a nice drink (or more) and go to bed early, next morning the sun shines and lets you think: what a nice new day... =D>

Cheers
Joe

[inthaiguy]

I do hope you guys keep it cooler than the stuffy shirts over at Thaivisa. Keep up the good work.

[jackspratt]

When a forum has a clearly defined moderation policy (eg ThaiVisa, UdonMap), and people choose to post outside, or test the boundaries of that policy, and they get deleted or banned - som nom na.

No-one is forced to post on any forum.

When it gets confusing is when a forum has an apparently laissez-faire policy, but then, based on reality, decides (wisely or not) to tighten up on that policy.

[trubrit]

When a forum has a clearly defined moderation policy (eg ThaiVisa, UdonMap), and people choose to post outside, or test the boundaries of that policy, and they get deleted or banned - som nom na.

No-one is forced to post on any forum.

When it gets confusing is when a forum has an apparently laissez-faire policy, but then, based on reality, decides (wisely or not) to tighten up on that policy.

Now I wonder who that could be ??? :-"

[jackspratt]

When a forum has a clearly defined moderation policy (eg ThaiVisa, UdonMap), and people choose to post outside, or test the boundaries of that policy, and they get deleted or banned - som nom na.

No-one is forced to post on any forum.

When it gets confusing is when a forum has an apparently laissez-faire policy, but then, based on reality, decides (wisely or not) to tighten up on that policy.

Now I wonder who that could be ??? :-"

I claim the Francis Urquhart defense.

[trubrit]

Somehow Jack I never had you down as a die Hard Tory. But the comparison to a house of cards seems appropriate .

[old-timer]

OT lasted less than a couple of months on the most relaxed forum, apparently, in Udon.

OT...trying to behave..

[Bilko]

I've stuck with this as best i could, but i,am loosing it. I'am starting to feel like a peach melba without the peach in. So its back to Old timers running commentary on getting plastered, its much better for the soul.