ADMIN: Let's play nice, please

[Zara]

Greetings from Hexquarters!

We at Elf Central have noticed that the recent discussion here has 
gotten a trifle
erm
heated. We would like to remind listmembers that 
HPfGU-OTC is intended as a *friendly* place where our members may 
discuss any topics not directly related to HP canon.

We would like to remind all members to discuss the topic, not other
members. Disagreement with the other's points should be based on
one's opinions, not based on one's interpretations of the other 
member.

Disagreements should also be courteously phrased. It is possible to 
express one's views without resorting to foul language or CAPSLOCK 
statements (shouting). Opinion language should be used when 
expressing an opinion. We elves have noticed that things seem to heat 
up rapidly on the list when members state strongly-held opinions as 
if they were fact. This can understandably cause consternation in 
others and is why our posting rules require the use of opinion 
language: '...when expressing an opinion (as opposed to citing canon) 
or other beliefs (e.g., religious) be sure to make this clear ("I 
believe..." or "In my opinion...").'

For further information about these and our other posting rules,
check out our posting guidelines at

http://www.hpfgu.org.uk/PostingRules25Mar07.html

Thanks!

The list elves