For The Sake Of Avoiding Being Moderated

[Huntn]

For my clarification can there be a general discussion in this thread about the specifics of what constitutes a moderateable personal attack? Depending on the answer, I may have more. It seems that a forum discussion would benefit all members versus each member on their own trying to determine what is acceptable. I have read the Rules for appropriate debate in PRSI.

For example:

• Asking someone to reread your post, off limits?

 

[maflynn]

Asking someone to reread your post, off limits?

Asking someone reread a post because they missed something is fine, saying the person has reading comprehension issues or is blind, or is an idiot, is not. To me its less about defining certain scenarios which will be deemed acceptable and more along the lines of debating the topic vs. attacking the person. In other words if you're courteous, respectful and focus on the topic (and not the person), then its unlikely your post will be moderated.

From the MacRumors Rules for Appropriate Debate:

Show respect for your fellow posters. Expect and accept that other users may have strongly held opinions that differ from yours. In other words, basic human courtesy.

 

[Huntn]

Asking someone reread a post because they missed something is fine, saying the person has reading comprehension issues or is blind, or is an idiot, is not. To me its less about defining certain scenarios which will be deemed acceptable and more along the lines of debating the topic vs. attacking the person. In other words if you're courteous, respectful and focus on the topic (and not the person), then its unlikely your post will be moderated.

From the MacRumors Rules for Appropriate Debate:

I’ve had posts where the person responding comes back with either an implication that is out in left field about my motivations for writing the post, accuses me of an agenda which is not there, or manufactures their own version of what they think I said. If they are reasonable, I explain that they misinterpreted my post and explain it, or if it’s part of an ongoing disagreement, suggest to them they read it again, without any insults or name calling.

The trigger that tends to escalate these exchanges is when the individual responding uses their own brand of sarcasm, putting me at risk of responding in kind. Lately I have been able to resist, I think.

Thanks for responding.