meltedwing
Adept
Wow... I almost never click on the "general discussion forum" for exactly the reason this discussion is happening in the first place, so I think it should come as no shock that I fully support the suggestions here.
I would generally encourage those who take action about this to take it one step further (or in a different direction as well).
In addition to setting up a system by which the rules in place (good sportsman rules) can be enforced and "punishments" can be doled out as appropriate, I also recommend a set of steps/actions that take a more positive bent.
I recommend that all owners and staffers act as the example and adhere to a basic list of guidelines when posting. Look at the list of guidelines and determine whether or not your post fits within them before actually posting it. Use the "preview" button on every post (at least for a while) and read through what you said, at the very least this gives you an opportunity to correct misspellings and whatnot before you submit your post.
Suggested guidelines:
If you go through this list of guidelines/thoughts during or after you write your post, but before you hit submit, this will likely improve your chances of not posting something others will find offensive or off-topic. I am a huge believer in leading by example and feel that a change of the magnitude of this thread needs to start with the ownership and work it's way down.
If owners/staffers/veteran players adhere to the good sportsman rules and just generally adhere to a good guideline then others will likely follow suit. The ones that don't, can be warned/moderated/harshed on/whatever...
I hope this helps.
~Mark
I would generally encourage those who take action about this to take it one step further (or in a different direction as well).
In addition to setting up a system by which the rules in place (good sportsman rules) can be enforced and "punishments" can be doled out as appropriate, I also recommend a set of steps/actions that take a more positive bent.
I recommend that all owners and staffers act as the example and adhere to a basic list of guidelines when posting. Look at the list of guidelines and determine whether or not your post fits within them before actually posting it. Use the "preview" button on every post (at least for a while) and read through what you said, at the very least this gives you an opportunity to correct misspellings and whatnot before you submit your post.
Suggested guidelines:
- Does this post add to the original purpose of the thread? If not, consider making a new thread.
- Are you being generally negative or positive in your post?
- Do your statements/opinions generally reflect what others should expect from your position? Would your peers agree with your posts manner (not necessarily accuracy)?
- Are you using your position/title to ramrod your post, or is your post supporting the whole reason you gained your position/title?
- If a new player read your post, would they think you are a jerk and someone to be avoided at game?
- Do you think you will be moderated for this post?
If you go through this list of guidelines/thoughts during or after you write your post, but before you hit submit, this will likely improve your chances of not posting something others will find offensive or off-topic. I am a huge believer in leading by example and feel that a change of the magnitude of this thread needs to start with the ownership and work it's way down.
If owners/staffers/veteran players adhere to the good sportsman rules and just generally adhere to a good guideline then others will likely follow suit. The ones that don't, can be warned/moderated/harshed on/whatever...
I hope this helps.
~Mark