I wanna try something here, let's see how well it goes over. If the thread itself becomes a flame-fest it will be closed. It seems the bulk of the reports we receive are for flaming posts. This is an endeavor to bring about a better understanding of the flaming rule and its application so we can improve the conditions of the discussions and debates in this forum.
The rules spell out pretty clearly what flaming is:
Flaming
You will not insult, belittle, mock, or personally attack other members or groups of members. Use of derogatory nicknames in reference to other members is prohibited. Don't goad another member or start call-out threads. This flaming rule also applies to public religious figures.
If you are flamed, don't respond in-kind. Alert staff to the situation by utilizing the report button.
Lets try to break it down:
Insult, belittle, mock or personally attack other members or groups of members - this can be avoided by simply directing your posts towards the topic of the thread or responding to the topic of a post, rather than a poster or a group of members.
Use of derogatory nicknames - basically namecalling. From childhood we learn not to call each other names. Its not productive to the conversation and will only lead to flaming responses. Be kind to each other and don't call each other names.
Goading - this is basically baiting, an effort try to elicit or rouse other users.
Applies to public religious figures such as the pope, TV evangelists, Dali Lama etc. While these religious figures may not be important to you, they are important to others, so we should try to be respectful of that.
If you are flamed, don't respond in-kind. Alert staff to the situation by utilizing the report button. - Please utilize the report button rather than respond to flames. First of all, when you respond, it gives the appearance that you are equally engaged in the flaming, as well as it usually derails the thread with others also then quoting and responding to the flaming post. This just causing threads to get closed down for clean ups and if it derails too much, or spawned numerous flaming responses, the thread ends up closed.
Flaming in threads does not lend itself to civil discussion or debate. If there's some confusion as to the application of the flaming rule, please feel free to discuss it here.
So let's give this a try and see if we can bring about a better understanding.
***If you are posting examples, please do not name names! This thread is not to be used to embarass anyone! This is also not a thread to appeal any staff actions.
The rules spell out pretty clearly what flaming is:
Flaming
You will not insult, belittle, mock, or personally attack other members or groups of members. Use of derogatory nicknames in reference to other members is prohibited. Don't goad another member or start call-out threads. This flaming rule also applies to public religious figures.
If you are flamed, don't respond in-kind. Alert staff to the situation by utilizing the report button.
Lets try to break it down:
Insult, belittle, mock or personally attack other members or groups of members - this can be avoided by simply directing your posts towards the topic of the thread or responding to the topic of a post, rather than a poster or a group of members.
Use of derogatory nicknames - basically namecalling. From childhood we learn not to call each other names. Its not productive to the conversation and will only lead to flaming responses. Be kind to each other and don't call each other names.
Goading - this is basically baiting, an effort try to elicit or rouse other users.
Applies to public religious figures such as the pope, TV evangelists, Dali Lama etc. While these religious figures may not be important to you, they are important to others, so we should try to be respectful of that.
If you are flamed, don't respond in-kind. Alert staff to the situation by utilizing the report button. - Please utilize the report button rather than respond to flames. First of all, when you respond, it gives the appearance that you are equally engaged in the flaming, as well as it usually derails the thread with others also then quoting and responding to the flaming post. This just causing threads to get closed down for clean ups and if it derails too much, or spawned numerous flaming responses, the thread ends up closed.
Flaming in threads does not lend itself to civil discussion or debate. If there's some confusion as to the application of the flaming rule, please feel free to discuss it here.
So let's give this a try and see if we can bring about a better understanding.
***If you are posting examples, please do not name names! This thread is not to be used to embarass anyone! This is also not a thread to appeal any staff actions.
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