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Cloud 05-14-2007 11:15 AM
I agree that some indication of what the poster is thinking is helpful, but in my opinion, it's better to start threads-period- than worry about etiquette. If no one is interested in it, it dies. Oh well.

Shawnee123 05-14-2007 11:18 AM
I forgot one: It is unfashionable to quickly post after a previous poster posted a post that was positively prankish, thus relegating said post to the end of a page that no one will probably ever go back to and furthering the demise of a great source of humor and insight, and downright jocularity. :rolleyes:

Cloud 05-14-2007 11:27 AM
see my pinky extended?

no, wait . . . that's not my pinky!

:angel:

Shawnee123 05-14-2007 12:14 PM
:p

And that's not my bellybutton. :biglaugha

LabRat 05-14-2007 01:38 PM
Before I post a new thread about something, I usually search to see if it will fit in with a thread that already exists. It's my own little way of trying to keep the place neat and organized.

busterb 05-14-2007 01:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cloud (Post 343171)
I agree that some indication of what the poster is thinking is helpful, but in my opinion, it's better to start threads-period- than worry about etiquette. If no one is interested in it, it dies. Oh well.
No doubt in my mind. You do live by that rule. :D

Cloud 05-14-2007 02:52 PM
yes, I do, and I'm not being facetious. I think new threads keep the place lively and moving forward.

but, er . . . I may be in the minority on that. And I'm still a relative newbie, so feel to spank me.

Please.

bluecuracao 05-14-2007 03:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beestie (Post 343123)
3. Post a link, maybe an interesting excerpt then add some commentary to initiate the discussion. If the article is not interesting enough for you to share a word or two in a thread YOU started then why even bother bringing it to our attention? Its amazing how you struggle to either understand or appreciate why anyone can have a problem with this.

Its a simple thing and despite your attempt to make it all about you it isn't all about you. Its about anybody. And everybody.
I like this the best, too. I'm not a fan of the lonely link--a little preview or relevant excerpts are more inviting. And some personal commentary gives the post a "raison d'etre."

Shawnee123 05-14-2007 03:12 PM
Please see here, and here.
:)

xoxoxoBruce 05-14-2007 03:31 PM
People coming here from work have a right to be leery of clicking a blind link. Their employers software may flag something you think is harmless, putting them in deep shit.

Shawnee123 05-14-2007 03:34 PM
True. Those links I posted above just link to other cellar posts. I guess you can see that in that little info bar on the bottom of the screen when you run your cursor over it. Is it OK to do that?

Cloud 05-14-2007 03:39 PM
Hey, that's a pretty cool tip, Shawnee.

I agree--a "blind" link is the equivalent of spam email. If I have done this in the past, I apologize.

xoxoxoBruce 05-14-2007 03:40 PM
Sure you can do that, just be aware that a whole lot of people won't click those links.

Cloud 05-14-2007 03:44 PM
well, you can't expect even well-fleshed out threads or links to be clicked by everyone, because not everyone has the same interests. I probably won't click on politics links, even with the most cogent argument or provocative questions, because I have about as much interest in politics as in goats.

Okay, I have more interest in goats.

xoxoxoBruce 05-14-2007 03:52 PM
The point is, people may be interested but put off by links, for fear of setting off flags.


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