Read the entire thread and the full text of any discussion thread you wish to participate in. Skipping to the comments to express an opinion without reading the content of the discussion is not helpful.
Please do not post something unrelated to the specific matter and content of the thread subject. Never place unrelated, “O/T”, or “Off Topic” comments on a thread unrelated to the topic. It’s actually quite rude and disrupts the conversation
Quality beats quantity. Please construct your comments to target specific areas and not broad generalizations about the discussion topic at hand. If you have four or five disconnected points, break them up into individual comments.
Words like “he, she, they, it, them” should rarely be used. Spell out “who” using the name, spell out who “they” are at the beginning of every sentence in your paragraph; so that there is clarity as to who you are talking about. Avoid using acronyms.
Do not post huge blocks of text. Think of the reader, and modify your presentation for understanding, not for exclaiming. Please structure your thoughts so other people can grasp and enjoy it. NEVER post massive blocks of text without paragraph breaks.
Should NEVER be longer than two or three sentences taking up three to five standard lines of text. Again, you are writing to be understood, the emphasis should be on the reader comprehending what you are sharing.
This is not school and we do not demerit for poor spelling, nor do we allow anyone to call others out for the same. However, if your post is too poorly written, then context is lost and important details can be missed. Read the comment carefully before you post and proofread it.
Everyone ‘s time is valuable so please ask yourself, does this add to the conversation? Will this open up more dialogue between people? This community is for opening up conversations about hard topics WITHOUT being hateful or using foul language.
There’s a big difference between an opinion and an assertion of fact. Feel free to provide opinions; however, if you are making an assertion of fact, you must attach a citation for review. If you do not have a citation – don’t post; this avoids spreading rumors, gossip and unfounded claims. Also related, do not post links without an explanation of the reason, purpose and content that is behind the link.
Simple kindnesses and courtesy should always be present in tone and content. When writing, ask yourself before you hit send: does this add value? Do not write anything you would not say in your own living room. Do not disparage our conversation with vulgarity, profanity, or any expressions of any “ism”.
If you cannot be polite or respectful, pause – and – DO NOT COMMENT. Unfortunately, good people let their passion interfere with good manners and personal judgement.
The truth doesn’t care about our feelings. Try to keep an even keel and optimistic disposition. Humor is good way to avoid fear. Be kind and please be respectful.
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