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~~Pardon Our Dust.~~
Posted by: EastBeast
I rarely post, but I think some people could learn something from what I have to say.
When I joined b.net, I (like most, I suppose) looked to the moderators and employees with respect (especially once the shiny text was given to them alone). I too desired that respect and so set out to be a good poster. I ended up getting banned by Shishka - and I became more careful. I posted things when I had an opinion, I occasionally mentioned the rules, I was active.
But then, after some noisy forum drama had settled, I read a post by Recon about the no-reply button. (Maybe it was called something else ;) It was then that I realized that I should only post when I could add constructively to a discussion. Since then, I have lurked. In the past year, I have posted only a few times (almost all in the un-stickied networking thread) - becuase I knew what I was talking about where others didn't.
A discussion has no need of echoes, or flattery, or posturing. We have the entire internet and linking to it is as easy as can be. Posts should stand on merit, on content, not the number of people who quote it or say that it was well written.
So, be silent and speak only when you believe what you have to say will enlighten others.
This was well written. ..
.. No, just kidding. I actually have something to say concerning this post. I'd have to comment; if everyone wrote like this, and only posted when there was something to be said, (maybe minus the occasional hilarious comment that's too good to pass up) the forums would be a lot cleaner, and things would go smoother. Of course, this requires self-control, patience, and maturity, three things of which I don't have enough of, along with thousands of other users. Point? I have no idea. Be good, and Santa will bring you presents? Be good and the community will improve? (although I find it rather well off at the moment)
Interpret as you will, but I believe this is great advice that would've prevented about.. 1.. 2..
5 threads today. ;)