Grace and etiquette

davorallyfan · 04-13-2010, 05:17 AM

I'm trying not to sound like a ponce here, and I'm going to be shot down in flames.

But I think this forum could be improved if there was a bit more grace and etiquette.

Even though there are rules against no personal attacks and the general stuff regarding pub and shed behaviour - (usefull guidelines) there are blurry edges that I believe new chums need to consider.

I'm no saint, but firstly a definition of grace

Grace - a disposition to be generous or helpful - goodwill.

Etiquette - rules of etiquette encompass most aspects of social interaction in any society, though the term itself is not commonly used. A rule of etiquette may reflect an underlying code. Rules of etiquette are usually unwritten. Here's my go at writing some of them.

Things like politeness, in particular politeness to people you have never met. Give them the benefit of the doubt. If you have met and know each other then it's open slather (largely).

Proding and poking is OK but keep it on topic.

Don't judge other inmates until you have met them - try to keep an open mind. It's easy to wrongly interpret folk - I've done this on a number of occasions.

If they are irritating just put them on ignore for a while.

Don't sift through other peoples posts and re-quote them out of context (unless you know them in real space and you can share a joke).

Dont bully or gang up - baggings OK if you know them - but not nasty stuff.

Don't post other peoples photos or nick them from their hosting sites until the owners post them - then its open slather -Try and be generous and cite the source.

Avoid cliques.

Don't pull things from an inmates CP and air them publicly - people who I have never met have done this to me and to quote a famous Qlder - I don't like it.

Do try and be helpful. If you can't be helpful - try and be funny (I've got this one wrong on many occasions).

Don't try and own a thread that you have an investment in - ones you have started etc - take a deep breath - let it go and let it morph.

I don't want to make any RULES just trying to improve things.

neilaction · 04-13-2010, 05:20 AM

rhino_343 · 04-13-2010, 05:20 AM

I agree 100%, but, good luck with the fall out from this Davo!

Ultralights · 04-13-2010, 05:22 AM

your going to need ,ore than one flame suit for that! here, borrow mine as well..

nevgriff64 · 04-13-2010, 05:22 AM

All sounds pretty good to me Davo..

choccoloco · 04-13-2010, 05:29 AM

I like your thinking davo, don't know why you need a flame suit though....

davorallyfan · 04-13-2010, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhino_343

I agree 100%, but, good luck with the fall out from this Davo!

Its gonna start on page 2

KevS69 · 04-13-2010, 05:38 AM

I have a very simple philosophy I try to follow, never say (type) something on the forum you wouldn't say face to face, easy as that,

SYDADVGS · 04-13-2010, 05:43 AM

Davo if you promise to ban horse floats, and caravans you are my man for .... "First president of the republic of Australia".

I like your thinking

Matt · 04-13-2010, 05:47 AM

Love your work DRF.

hunter_greyghost · 04-13-2010, 05:49 AM

Does that mean you'll say nice things about me Davo!

davorallyfan · 04-13-2010, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter_greyghost

Does that mean you'll say nice things about me Davo!

Nup.

davorallyfan · 04-13-2010, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultralights

your going to need ,ore than one flame suit for that! here, borrow mine as well..

TA

hunter_greyghost · 04-13-2010, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davorallyfan

Nup.

I knew it was too good to be true,

davorallyfan · 04-13-2010, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter_greyghost

04-13-2010, 05:17 AM	#1
davorallyfan ^OP Commonist Joined: May 2005 Location: Capitalist Oddometer: 14,238	Grace and etiquette I'm trying not to sound like a ponce here, and I'm going to be shot down in flames. But I think this forum could be improved if there was a bit more grace and etiquette. Even though there are rules against no personal attacks and the general stuff regarding pub and shed behaviour - (usefull guidelines) there are blurry edges that I believe new chums need to consider. I'm no saint, but firstly a definition of grace Grace - a disposition to be generous or helpful - goodwill. Etiquette - rules of etiquette encompass most aspects of social interaction in any society, though the term itself is not commonly used. A rule of etiquette may reflect an underlying code. Rules of etiquette are usually unwritten. Here's my go at writing some of them. Things like politeness, in particular politeness to people you have never met. Give them the benefit of the doubt. If you have met and know each other then it's open slather (largely). Proding and poking is OK but keep it on topic. Don't judge other inmates until you have met them - try to keep an open mind. It's easy to wrongly interpret folk - I've done this on a number of occasions. If they are irritating just put them on ignore for a while. Don't sift through other peoples posts and re-quote them out of context (unless you know them in real space and you can share a joke). Dont bully or gang up - baggings OK if you know them - but not nasty stuff. Don't post other peoples photos or nick them from their hosting sites until the owners post them - then its open slather -Try and be generous and cite the source. Avoid cliques. Don't pull things from an inmates CP and air them publicly - people who I have never met have done this to me and to quote a famous Qlder - I don't like it. Do try and be helpful. If you can't be helpful - try and be funny (I've got this one wrong on many occasions). Don't try and own a thread that you have an investment in - ones you have started etc - take a deep breath - let it go and let it morph. I don't want to make any RULES just trying to improve things. __________________ 7th Day Adventourist. Terrafied It's like comparing Sao's to Monte Carlo's davorallyfan screwed with this post 04-14-2010 at 02:00 AM

04-13-2010, 05:20 AM	#2
neilaction Slightly Less Adventurous Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Perth, WA. Oddometer: 4,842	__________________ If it can't be fixed with a hammer, its probably electrical. 2009 Honda CBF1000, 1980 Suzuki GS1000ST (Aus spec), Dr6fiddy,

04-13-2010, 05:20 AM	#3
rhino_343 Southern Explorer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Yallingup Western Australia Oddometer: 2,088	I agree 100%, but, good luck with the fall out from this Davo! __________________ Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 Yamaha WR450F for sale! Yamaha WR250R for sale! KTM 990 Adventure Southern Explorers trail and adventure riding group contact me for details

04-13-2010, 05:22 AM	#4
Ultralights Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 413	your going to need ,ore than one flame suit for that! here, borrow mine as well.. __________________ Treat your bike like your woman, rider her 5 times a day and take her to heaven and back.

04-13-2010, 05:47 AM	#10
Matt Dirt Virgin Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Newtown,Sydney Oddometer: 1,595	Love your work DRF. __________________ "A girl riding a motorcycle?...................What is this, the Twilight Zone??" Why do people think bike riders all like rock'n'roll??

04-13-2010, 05:22 AM	#5
nevgriff64 Spelt with 2 ffs Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 11,544	All sounds pretty good to me Davo..

04-13-2010, 05:29 AM	#6
choccoloco Cabin Fever.... Joined: Mar 2008 Location: CBR, AUS Oddometer: 787	I like your thinking davo, don't know why you need a flame suit though....

04-13-2010, 05:38 AM	#8
KevS69 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Adelaide Oddometer: 415	I have a very simple philosophy I try to follow, never say (type) something on the forum you wouldn't say face to face, easy as that,

04-13-2010, 05:43 AM	#9
SYDADVGS . Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 12,166	Davo if you promise to ban horse floats, and caravans you are my man for .... "First president of the republic of Australia". I like your thinking

04-13-2010, 05:49 AM	#11
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,661	Does that mean you'll say nice things about me Davo! __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

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