forum etiquette

[tomorrowstreasures]

Those active here have more than likely noticed that I have had great difficulty lately keeping my foot on the floor and out of my mouth.

That got me to thinking -be quiet, MA - about what is expected from forum members...

When I joined, this was my first entry into the world of forums ... I am sure that what is ok and what is not is most likely common sense, but I thought I would start a thread to make it a little clearer to those of us who need gentle tutorials on the proper expected forum etiquette.

Maybe after reading what those more savvy and experienced forum participants add, I can at last remove the

Humor is welcome in this thread, as long as it fits the subject.

So, there you go, have at it... post away...

[Mad Aussie]

The first thing people should do when entering my threads is bow down and throw money ...

[Gem]

The first thing people should do when entering my threads is bow down and throw money ...

Or tomatoes

[kiley9806]

this is my 1st forum as well TT - and i cant imagine a nicer one... small community, friendly, goofy, and very knowledgeable members, who are always ready to help, or make you laugh...

[Mad Aussie]

Or tomatoes

Ok ok ... my take on forum etiquette ... which is basically a repeat from what I said in another thread ...

Seeing as I run forums of my own also (unrelated to photography) I believe that the author of the thread should have some say in whether the thread stays on topic or not.
The general rule I apply is that the person who started the thread (the author) should be given the chance to get the answers they seek before anyone jumps in and starts a party.

According to that thinking I broke that rule in this very thread. But I did that to illustrate a point of course <cough bull**** I did cough>

[Mad Aussie]

this is my 1st forum as well TT - and i cant imagine a nicer one... small community, friendly, goofy, and very knowledgeable members, who are always ready to help, or make you laugh...

Wow ... you girls are old to be Vir ... errr... Newbies

[tomorrowstreasures]

i think i am the oldest active female member.

[Mad Aussie]

I think something else I try to do in forums where possible is if I give critique, I try to make sure I point out both good and bad elements I see in my opinion.
Kind of try to give good with the bad so to speak.

Also people should always remember that critique is mostly a person's opinion and in no way suggests that what they say is correct for you. It's just their view. There well could be several views from different people that all are beneficial to you even if they are very different from one another.
Therefore never take any critique to heart. Take it a clue, as a perspective.

[Gem]

I mostly try to comment on pictures that don't seem to be getting a lot of attention. Just think that it's kind of unfair and rude if someone posts something and nobody replies.

[tomorrowstreasures]

I mostly try to comment on pictures that don't seem to be getting a lot of attention. Just think that it's kind of unfair and rude if someone posts something and nobody replies.

Great tip!!!