[HPFGU-Feedback] Re: [HPforGrownups] Re: Q's Harry's blood & Voldemor

[Susan Albrecht]

Random:
>>> I've never heard of anyone who wasn't on moderation getting called on
it. The fact that someone thought that the questions should have been
split up into individual message further tells me that it's an
_unfamiliar_ policy - that is, people don't know about it to nearly
the same degree they know about quoting rules, signatures, and all
that. <<<

Shorty:
I guess I would ask, why would you have heard of anyone being called on it?  Offlist messages to members about posting violations are private matters; they're not shared with anyone else.  Yet I can assure you I have sent those reminders to members.


Jordan:
>>> In general, if the issue is that people are saying the same thing over
and over in response to many different posts (i've been guilty of this
- not here, but on usenet, honestly, particularly in larger threads)
then why not have the rule be that we should try to make sure each
post adds something new, rather than a hard limit that has nothing to
do with the original problem? <<<

Shorty:
Since I am at work, I do not have time to address much from the various other issues you raise.  I'll leave it for others to respond, other than to say that until a few months ago, the posting limit was THREE per day.  The limit was raised to FIVE per day for several reasons, among which were to allow people more "breathing room" and to allow more opportunity for those who are involved in an active exchange to not have to "shut down for the day" and wait til the next.  

And we *do* have a rule that says she would try to make each post add something new.  To whit:

2.4.1 Make Your Post Worthwhile
The best posts are not just written; they are constructed, with an introduction, argument, supporting evidence from canon, and conclusion. We strongly encourage posters to take their time writing posts, and to consider before posting whether the post will add anything new to the discussion or merely repeat things that have already been said. 

Shorty/SSSusan