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So what do you guys think is the number one quality of an excellent forum member? Do you have any stories of stand-out members who have helped you in some way?
Great article! I'm going to add it to my sig. And I may even reread it a few times.
Bookmarked!!!! Thanks
This is worth reading for both new members and veterans. I liked the point about adding a smiley to take the bite out of a post that you fear my be taken as having a negative tone. It's clear that Sitepoint cares about the community, they take the time to look after it, and that is why I am here.
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I think Sarah 'The Hawk' Taylor nailed it when she wrote "The key points to remember are to be patient, supportive, and polite".Originally Posted by atetlaw
It's a great post - I'd say number one is simply to be helpful. If you don't have the above qualities you won't be much help to anyone even if are amazingly brilliant.
It is a good topic which benifit me.
1.A great title is vital because it’s the only part of your post that people see when they’re skimming down the list of new posts;
2.use the resources that are available to your best advantage;
3.following the rules and not getting banned
The best thing is to say thank you when some one has helped you.
Great article. I never thought that I could upload images instead of links. That's good to know!
We have to thank Hawk for the good job... I think that I will link to it in my signature... I'm sure it will be handy on more than one occasion
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The purpose of this forum is to help others in the community, that's why it's called Sitepoint and not Linkpoint.
SP Guidelines - No fluff.
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awesome jobs man keep it up
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"So what on earth is a fluff post?" ....
Something like this...
Last I checked, Sarah was not a man.
Great article, Sarah. Most of what was in the article was common sense to me, but it definitely wasn't that way when I first began using forums.
The one point which sticks out to me is "The Internet Is Forever." It's a very valid point in which I wouldn't even have thought to make. It's very easy to overlook the potential consequences of your Internet/forum usage but also very important that you don't.
Good job.
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Off Topic:
"So what on earth is a fluff post?" ....
Something like this...
Last I checked, Sarah was not a man.
In case anyone is wondering, we have a policy of not moderating fluff posts on article and blog threads, simply because a number of people commenting on the post may not actually realise that they are commenting to the forum.
Having said that, if you have a history of that sort of posting we might not be so lenient...
Yes good reading.
Consider every member of global community is respectable. speak for the issue for which you have complete idea, fake arguments may damage your personal image. Quality contents are required. Thats it.
Good Job it's a great motivation for me. I will bookmark this site and share it to my online friends.
First of all, I agree with a lot of the content in this article. There is a certain amount of online etiquette that should be expected and practiced on a regular basis. This includes responsiveness, don't leave someone hanging after they've specifically asked you something, sent you a message, etc., genuineness- don't pretend to be someone you're not, hopefully everyone on here strives to be honest and credible, and encouraging. I believe encouraging and offering advice to a pool of complete strangers often frees people up to offer their true opinion in an objective manner.
In some cases, I need to research for some reasons just to answer one's question. It's always been great to help other people.
OMG, so long! But I finished it at last! Really great article!
I'd like to save it and share it with some of my friends!
Well always be active in forums and try to motivational talk and sometime give suggestions if anybody needed
The one who is always active in the forum and the one who is well motivated. I think that is the one you are looking for to help you in some way.
Help others with what you know of and share your experience. Ask questions and find answers. Just stay active.
good article ! I'm reading it now.
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