This is a discussion forum.
A discussion is not a "conversation" in which everyone MUST agree with the original topic.
Counterpoints (differing opinions) are essential to have a fully formed discussion.
When a Member posts a a reply that disagrees with the OP, that does not; in and of itself, constitute a Thread Hijack..
While discussions can be come spirited, they should never deteriorate to the level of Insults, Rudeness, Name Calling, Bashing of other members, or Race Baiting.
The following are included in the Eccie Guidelines, which each Member agrees to comply with when they log in to participate in the Forums on Eccie.
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The following is not permitted on the site:
Insulting Others
Targeting other members for attacks
Harassing other members, groups of members, class of members, etc
Disrespecting other members on the site
General rudeness toward other members on the site
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- #1 - Avoid cases of unprovoked rudeness to others. No place for it here. Yes, with the dynamic nature of the threads and topics, tempers will flare and things will become heated from time to time. You may often encounter individuals who become passionate or emotional when expressing one's opinion or point of view. That's all understood and perfectly acceptable within reason…….but, start slamming or bashing another member and be met with consequences.
- #2 - Derogatory racial remarks are simply unacceptable, period. Disrespect another's ethnic background and you will most certainly regret it.
- #3 - Disrespect to others, IN GENERAL, will be considered an item of low tolerance, especially when posting in our coed forums. Follow the Golden Rule and treat others as you wish to be treated yourself. This applies to fellow members as well as staff. We do not require that you have respect for us, but we do require that you treat us respectfully in the public forums. If you feel the need to vent, gripe, or blow off some steam regarding a staff member's action or decision, we ask that you keep it private. Email, RTM, or the PM system would be the appropriate avenue to take in such cases. In cases where you would like to request additional clarity about a staff decision, you are free to pursue an answer in either a public forum or private means of communication. If handled publicly, post your inquiry in a respectful manner.
- #4 - Blatant insults or hostility toward another member will be met with staff intervention. This applies to using our coed forums for name calling, personal attacks, or vulgar slang terms to describe fellow members. If you have legitimate concerns about another member here, share them tactfully in the appropriate private forums or with staff.
- #6 - Respect the topics presented by those who start a thread. Attempts to derail a thread or change it's direction is referred to as thread hijack and will be discouraged. Attempts to guide a thread in the right direction are appreciated, while responses to posts which hijack a thread are not.
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Additionally, even in the world outside of Eccie people do not always agree with each other.
This sometimes leads to hurt or bad "feelings" about the other Member.
Members are further reminded of the following Guideline.
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#27 - Often times in online communities, members may display a tendency towards bringing their conflicts with other members to the board. This will be strongly discouraged and swift effort will be made to put it to rest. Additionally, staff will make every effort to stay uninvolved in conflicts and disputes between members off the board except in such cases where the board becomes directly affected.
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This thread is a perfect example of all the points made above in the Guidelines that should be avoided.
Rather than pointing the individuals for their transgressions in this thread.
This Thread is closed and member are encouraged to remember the points made in the Guidelines quoted above.
