Geoid Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) Netiquette is etiquette, but for online things, eg forums, email etc and I thought it would be great for the forum if people followed it. • Use standard lower-case and capital letters in postings. • It is considered shouting if you post replies in all CAPs. This action is considered rude. • When quoting someone else, post a portion of the original message for reference. It is not necessary to post the entire contents of the original message, but just enough to provide context for your reply. • Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. Internet communications are very impersonal and other may take your words as criticism. • Before posting a reply, please read your message and look for the following: Are you sure that the message conveys what you want to say correctly and appropriately? Correct any spelling errors you find - typos can make postings difficult to read and understand Use common sense - is this message something that you want to be sent to you? • Don't post huge pictures, or have huge avatars, it makes the text go off the screen. • Avatars shouldn't be bigger than 155x177 pixels • Please DONT use shorthand (e.g r u ok) UK or US English Is acceptable to use (as long as its some sort of English!) Edited December 5, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Thanks Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) "Emoticons" are a widely accepted way of differentiating humor and sarcasm from serious comments. oh dear, I can't find the emoticon I would like to use in response ;) ;) Will you understand it in 3 days if you were to go back and read it? now that's a difficult one. Should I wait for 3 days before pressing submit? Edited December 3, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 ....Be careful when using sarcasm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. Internet communications are very impersonal and other may take your words as criticism. "Emoticons" are a widely accepted way of differentiating humor and sarcasm from serious comments. Useful tips Fred. I particularly agree with the above, particularly re sarcasm which often comes across as plain rude or unpleasant even if embellished with winks and smiles....they don't always take the edge off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. And never use American spellings - that's unless you want Lesley, Egluntine and I down on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 WHO ARE YOU TELLING NOT TO SHOUT??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 and shouldn't it be fora and not forums. Young Fred has copied and pasted the piece from and American site I inagine.. Still useful tips though Fred. I also agree that a page full of capitals can be difficult to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'll come back in 3 days and see if it still makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Be careful when using sarcasm and humor. And never use American spellings - that's unless you want Lesley, Egluntine and I down on you AND ME!! You should hear the colorful language I use when Brits use American spellings!! I want to throw my laptop in the trash!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) ok you lot, calm down, I have changed it now! Edited December 3, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 ok you lot, clam down, I have changed it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 now, Martin, are you laughing sarcastically or humorously, I can't tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Its not easiy being dyslexic, and all you can do is laugh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 but laugh WITH you not AT you, in a non-sarcastic, clam and easiy manner. Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 you dont have to keep on repeating it, you could of just said I spelt it wrong.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 We could have Fred - but then it wouldn't be so much fun We're not laughing at you........ just lightening up a dull day...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Fred, dont you just hate it when those pesky keys on the keyboard keep jumping around when you are trying to type. at least you have a good excuse when you have a spelling mistake, I dont, I just cant type (not good for an ICT teacher ) (Im sat here giggling my head off as I have had to modify 6 spelling mistakes already ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 We could have Fred - but then it wouldn't be so much fun fun for you, not for me.... Its HARD being dyslexic, and my school doesn't even DO ANYTHING about it . So its even HARDER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) Its HARD being dyslexic, and my school doesn't even DO ANYTHING about it . So its even HARDER Have you tried a coloured overlay? They seem to work for some people I don't suppose it would work on the pc though Edited December 3, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 We could have Fred - but then it wouldn't be so much fun fun for you, not for me.... Its HARD being dyslexic, and my school doesn't even DO ANYTHING about it . So its even HARDER That's terrible Fred - my sister had the same problems and the school didn't do anything............ but we're talking about nearly 40 years ago It is a shame that they don't help at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 They found out I had dylexia about 5 years ago and they said "He gets along with the work alright and fits in" So they did NOTHING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'm not dyslexic and I get the biggest wrapping of wrappings from Eglun8titne ( ), Cleret ( ) and Leslie ( ) !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
