An Elfly Reminder

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 157061

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Katherine Coble <k.coble at ...> wrote:
> Katherine:
>
> Perhaps the elfly reminder should have gone to the 
> individual in question and not the whole list.
> 
> ...
> 
> Grownups sometimes say "smart-ass".  ...
> 
> Sorry.  Just my opinion.
> 
> Katherine
> 
> 
> On Aug 16, 2006, at 2:10 PM, Ceridwen wrote:
> 
> > Hi, Random!
> >
> > This is Vexxy Elf. I was surprised to see the term 
> > 'smart-ass' in your recent post:
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/157011
> >
> > Even in an exhuberant exchange, we would rather that
> > people not refer to each other in this way. ...
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
> > Vexxy Elf for the list elves.


bboyminn:

I believe the 'smart ass' comment was directed at me, 
and I took no offense, but I've seen much more minor 
comments start nasty flame wars here.

There are strict standards for posting in this group. 
What usenet or other forums do or what is standard 
for the Internet in general is irrelevant. THIS GROUP 
HAS STRICT STANDARDS. Yes, they can be frustrating, 
but they make for orderly, comprehendible, and coherent 
discussions, which is especially true when you consider 
how long and deep some of the threads get here.

Trust me, I've had may share of frustration with the 
'strict' standards, I even accused an Elf of being 
anally retentive about it. Yet after many many years 
in this group, I see the positive and organizing 
effects of these standards, and I support them.

For example, as I pointed out in detail in the OTChatter 
group, every time a new person speaks whether it is you 
or the person you are replying to, their or your statement 
should be signed at the top even if you have to cut and 
paste their name there. See examples in OTChatter.

Your response should alway be BELOW the person you are 
responding too. One lash with a wet noodle to Kathrine 
for posting her response at the top.

Also, more a tip than a rule, PARAGRAPHS and lots of them. 
On the Internet discussion is much easier to read if it 
is in small digestible bites. Use far more paragraphs than 
your high school English teacher would have thought proper. 
Posting your thoughts in one huge paragraph makes it very 
difficult to read, even if from a 'English teacher' 
perspective, one paragraph is correct. 

By the way, every new member should have read these 
posting standards and reasonably adhered to them in 
order to get off of moderated status.

Just passing it along.

Steve/bboyminn