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staceyj said:
A thread title could be edited to state that the thread has wandered and become (JFF) just for fun and is no longer an educational discussion or an emergency.

And maybe remind people that certain trigger words in thread titles such as HELP!
or EMERGENCY or IMMEDIATE example: to finding out what breed/sex/age a bird is, and that the above stated words should be considered sacred to matters that are indeed TRUE emergencies.

Another idea is to offer an option for an OP to end the thread at their discretion or move it to another location.
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I think it would be a great idea if someone could write something up with some of these points regarding etiquette for the site and possibly add it into the terms and rules?

WVduckchick said:
One thing that many folks don't know, and maybe its a Premium member option, but an OP *can* close a thread for further comments.
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I believe it is only for premium members.

potato chip said:
I just brought up my thread about my poor attacked chick, I don't have any editing buttons at all, anywhere (any more?).

Maybe a new emoticon (like that "good post" one, with a sign "no OT, please"

I don't think it's being "rude or snooty" to want a serious discussion thread to stay on-topic. Another forum I visit has that. There are social thread sections where you can "talk nonsense" and "serious" ones where any off-topic is not permitted/will be removed.

Another thing to be considered is that there are a lot of users who get directed here from google searches. They will just be after information and could be deterred by coming across chat in what seemed to be an information thread. The forum can still have its sense of community by putting chat in a section and keeping "chook stuff" only to "chook stuff".
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I can sympathise sometimes with people's random post . . I know when I was new here it took me some time to "get" when and where to post.
I found this site after tons of Google searches looking for info on ducks and I know I was unsure where to go once I got here.
I remember getting super interested in a thread and finally getting to the end. . I think I posted something and then realised it was a two or three years old thread :th
 
WVduckchick said:
Well feel free to add some thoughts!
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Not much to add that hasn't already been said.

WVduckchick said:
There is this one, but it looks so mean. :D
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I love that one.
 
shawluvsbirds said:
I think it would be a great idea if someone could write something up with some of these points regarding etiquette for the site and possibly add it into the terms and rules?
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http://www.toptenreviews.com/services/articles/25-forum-posting-etiquette-tips/
What's the etiquette for posting to online forums? There are no clear rules, but below are some guidelines you may want to follow:

  1. Read the forums rules and guidelines before posting for the first time.
  2. Search the other posts to see if your topic is already covered.
  3. Use a meaningful title for your thread.
  4. Do not use a forum to promote your product, service or business.
  5. Be civil. Personal differences should be handled through email or IM and not through posts displayed to everyone.
  6. Stay on topic.
  7. Ignore spammers, respond to them personally and not through the board, or report them.
  8. Do not submit a post that requires readers to download a large attachment. Either explain the attachment or, better yet, provide a link to the information.
  9. Use plain text over HTML if you want your post to be readable by everyone.
  10. In order to be understood by most people, use correct spelling, grammar and avoid slang unless you know the word or phrase will be understood by other members.
  11. Do not double post (post the same message twice in one thread) or cross post (place the same message across several forums).
  12. Act in a give and take manner; help others as often as or more than you ask for help.
  13. Do not use all caps or SHOUT in your posts. In addition, one exclamation point is enough.
  14. When replying to a post, do not quote more from the previous post than you have to.
  15. Do not post new problems on someone else's thread and interrupt a topic of discussion.
  16. Do not use someone else s thread for a private conversation.
  17. Most forums prohibit warez, cracks or illegal downloading of software and similar topics.
  18. Watch your sense of humor, posts may be read by people from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
  19. Do not use a huge and annoying signature, a modest signature is fine, moderators may remove large ones anyway.
  20. Do not post any information that you want private. Posts should not contain personal, identifiable information or content embarrassing to others.
  21. Do not post content that violates a copyright.
  22. Do not post empty or useless responses, such as just lol or cool. Only post responses when you have something to contribute.
  23. Write concisely and do not ramble.
  24. Do not use words like urgent or important in your subject line, be patient.
  25. Do not chastise newbies.

And this:
https://www.netmanners.com/658/message-board-and-forum-etiquette/
 
WVduckchick said:
I did find this thread sticky in the RR section. (not sure if it is stickied anywhere else, but maybe should/could be?)

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-be-a-good-byc-citizen.163975/

But it was started long ago, has gotten long and drawn out, and I only skimmed thru the first few pages.
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There are some great comments in this one. . I think I did come across this at one point a while back. However most likely no-one is going to read all of it! Lol.
casportpony said:
http://www.toptenreviews.com/services/articles/25-forum-posting-etiquette-tips/
What's the etiquette for posting to online forums? There are no clear rules, but below are some guidelines you may want to follow:

  1. Read the forums rules and guidelines before posting for the first time.
  2. Search the other posts to see if your topic is already covered.
  3. Use a meaningful title for your thread.
  4. Do not use a forum to promote your product, service or business.
  5. Be civil. Personal differences should be handled through email or IM and not through posts displayed to everyone.
  6. Stay on topic.
  7. Ignore spammers, respond to them personally and not through the board, or report them.
  8. Do not submit a post that requires readers to download a large attachment. Either explain the attachment or, better yet, provide a link to the information.
  9. Use plain text over HTML if you want your post to be readable by everyone.
  10. In order to be understood by most people, use correct spelling, grammar and avoid slang unless you know the word or phrase will be understood by other members.
  11. Do not double post (post the same message twice in one thread) or cross post (place the same message across several forums).
  12. Act in a give and take manner; help others as often as or more than you ask for help.
  13. Do not use all caps or SHOUT in your posts. In addition, one exclamation point is enough.
  14. When replying to a post, do not quote more from the previous post than you have to.
  15. Do not post new problems on someone else's thread and interrupt a topic of discussion.
  16. Do not use someone else s thread for a private conversation.
  17. Most forums prohibit warez, cracks or illegal downloading of software and similar topics.
  18. Watch your sense of humor, posts may be read by people from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
  19. Do not use a huge and annoying signature, a modest signature is fine, moderators may remove large ones anyway.
  20. Do not post any information that you want private. Posts should not contain personal, identifiable information or content embarrassing to others.
  21. Do not post content that violates a copyright.
  22. Do not post empty or useless responses, such as just lol or cool. Only post responses when you have something to contribute.
  23. Write concisely and do not ramble.
  24. Do not use words like urgent or important in your subject line, be patient.
  25. Do not chastise newbies.

And this:
https://www.netmanners.com/658/message-board-and-forum-etiquette/
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I like the first sticky topic. . I've never seen it. . . perhaps a rewrite to include the read before you post issue and then have it somewhere that our wonderful greeters could link it when welcoming new members?

I couldn't look at the second link. I clicked it and it told me I won an Amazon gift card! Lol
 
Nifty-Chicken said:
I have been running forums for 13 years and using them for even longer. I honestly haven't seen a ton of change over the years. Sure there's more / different "competition" and mobile devices have changed the ways people interact with and generate content, but overall, the ways people want to share experiences and learn from one another hasn't changed much in all those years.
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The old 'programmers' vs compared to 'users' snafu. Users don't see what goes on behind the scenes, and programmers don't can't spend enough time with 'feet on the ground' to see enough of what goes on with users. IME the best programmers listen to the best users...and the best users have at least an awareness of what it takes to work behind the scenes keeping the software viable and functional. It's tough gap to bridge.

Nifty-Chicken said:
I think our current compromise (sorting by likes) gives the 1st poster AND other members the opportunity to vote-up the posts that they feel are the "best".
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But some people will 'like' anything and everything...just to boost their own numbers.

Smuvers Farm said:
So, thinking about it... why not recruit some volunteers that could scan through posts while they're on and edit the post #1 once they see it's solved?
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You can't moderate, or legislate, integrity.
It's either there, or it is not.
It's up to each member to think before they post something that does not pertain to the thread topic....or a bunch of gratuitous bantering and/or pics and memes.
 

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