Posting Etiquette - Honda Pilot

jay · 09-26-2003, 09:48 AM

I didn't see this mentioned in the site f.a.q.'s, but have seen it in other places. Posting in ALL CAPS is hard to read, considered to be a written form of shouting, and should be avoided unless the poster indeed INTENDED TO SHOUT!

I know some sites deteriorate into p*$$ing contests over this stuff, and wouldn't want to see that happen here.

Any other posting etiquette we should be reminded of?

TheWorm · 09-26-2003, 11:01 AM

Good topic

Posting in the correct forum (as did you) helps keep the site tidy and organized.

Cross-posting (duplicate posts in >1 forum) is bad form (and we will delete duplicates)

Using the search feature to find existing threads/topics and posting in those threads generally is preferable to starting a new one on the same subject.

Differing points-of-view are fine, but personal attacks on other members are not. (this rule does not apply to attacking trolls for sport).

I agree on the ALL CAPS. Extraordinarily difficult to read. OK for "shouting" or if you're like me and too lazy to bold stuff you want to emphasize, but otherwise please don't. Similarly, PARAGRAPHS are your friend.

Ziploc · 09-26-2003, 11:08 AM

I don't know if this is "etiquette," strictly speaking, but I really do appreciate reading posts that have been proofread/corrected so that the message is clear on first reading.

Note: Most HP.org members are pretty good about this--not so on some other boards I've joined.

guitarman · 09-26-2003, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ziploc
I don't know if this is "etiquette," strictly speaking, but I really do appreciate reading posts that have been proofread/corrected so that the message is clear on first reading.

HUH, WHAT DO YOU MEAN??? I DON'T UNDERSTAND!!!!

N_Jay · 09-26-2003, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by guitarman
HUH, WHAT DO YOU MEAN??? I DON'T UNDERSTAND!!!!

MAAN; cAn"t you sea wat hee meens!
LIke, everyone SHOULd learn how to tipe or whatever!

florida_guy · 09-26-2003, 11:19 AM

I think quoting is important if you are specifically responding to another comment. In the case of this message I'm presenting a new idea so there is no need but if my post was...

"I agree!!"

There are several posts above this one that I could be agreeing to. I have seen times when a response could answer 2 or 3 questions in the thread above it. This is obviously confusing.

guitarman · 09-26-2003, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by florida_guy
I think quoting is important if you are specifically responding to another comment. In the case of this message I'm presenting a new idea so there is no need but if my post was...

"I agree!!"

There are several posts above this one that I could be agreeing to. I have seen times when a response could answer 2 or 3 questions in the thread above it. This is obviously confusing.

All kidding aside, I absolutely agree with you here FlordaGuy.

DanL · 09-26-2003, 04:52 PM

Here's something I received via e-mail a few weeks ago. Thought it was pretty interesting:

Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht
oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist
and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae.

The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm.
Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the
wrod as a wlohe.

amzanig, huh?

74PILOTMOM · 09-26-2003, 05:04 PM

I just got that email too...maybe a good reason for why we type that way sometimes, and never notice it? Just a guess, on my part, but it is "amzanig"

dandbtucker · 09-26-2003, 05:15 PM

Only talk bad about others behind their back.

Only kemo is allowed to post nudie pictures. (Cuz he's a moderator)

Your color Pilot is the best, all others suck (can I say that).

Don

kemosabe · 09-26-2003, 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by TheWorm
[ S N I P P E D ]
Differing points-of-view are fine, but personal attacks on other members are not. (this rule does not apply to attacking trolls for sport).
[ S N I P P E D ]

Click here to see an example of attacking a troll by the name of mdxrules...

florida_guy · 09-27-2003, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dandbtucker
Only talk bad about others behind their back.

Only kemo is allowed to post nudie pictures. (Cuz he's a moderator)

Your color Pilot is the best, all others suck (can I say that).

Don

Hate to say it but this is a perfect example of what I mentioned earlier in this thread. I have absolutely no idea which post you were responding too. Thanks for the example.

dandbtucker · 09-27-2003, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by florida_guy
Hate to say it but this is a perfect example of what I mentioned earlier in this thread. I have absolutely no idea which post you were responding too. Thanks for the example.

ooooooo......

Don

TheWorm · 09-27-2003, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by florida_guy
Hate to say it but this is a perfect example of what I mentioned earlier in this thread. I have absolutely no idea which post you were responding too. Thanks for the example.

I was under the impression that Don/Brenda was contributing new stuff for the list, rather than replying to a specific post. Therefore, quoting anything wouldn't make sense -- it was a new idea and not a reply to any single prior post in particular.

Samuel2003 · 09-27-2003, 04:25 PM

"Justifiable/Excusable Vituperative" on Trolls - LMAO!!!

Most of the aforementioned faux pas(es) I can live with but please, Please, PLEASE no one start TyPiNg LiKe ThIs!!!

09-26-2003, 09:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Posting Etiquette I didn't see this mentioned in the site f.a.q.'s, but have seen it in other places. Posting in ALL CAPS is hard to read, considered to be a written form of shouting, and should be avoided unless the poster indeed INTENDED TO SHOUT! I know some sites deteriorate into p*$$ing contests over this stuff, and wouldn't want to see that happen here. Any other posting etiquette we should be reminded of? __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

09-26-2003, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ziploc Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 2,199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know if this is "etiquette," strictly speaking, but I really do appreciate reading posts that have been proofread/corrected so that the message is clear on first reading. Note: Most HP.org members are pretty good about this--not so on some other boards I've joined. __________________ '03 Pilot Starlight Silver EX ~ Towing Package ~ Fog Lights w/ Lower Trim & Garnish ~ Running Boards, Rear Mud Guards ~ All-Weather Mats ~ Wheel Locks ~Cargo Area Accessories: Cover Tray * Organizer * Net* ~ Honda Pilot.org Accessories: License Plate Frame Sticker*

09-26-2003, 11:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
florida_guy Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tampa Bay Area Florida Posts: 2,479 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think quoting is important if you are specifically responding to another comment. In the case of this message I'm presenting a new idea so there is no need but if my post was... "I agree!!" There are several posts above this one that I could be agreeing to. I have seen times when a response could answer 2 or 3 questions in the thread above it. This is obviously confusing. __________________ Note: If you want to be sure I see a post either quote a message from me or put - florida_guy - somewhere in the body of the post so it shows up when I search. I am trying to stay active without spending too much time here. '03 Pilot EX Sandstone Metallic Options: Cargo Cover OEM Hitch StreetPilot 2610 Sportsworks Transport Bike Carrier

09-26-2003, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
74PILOTMOM Super Mom Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,997 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just got that email too...maybe a good reason for why we type that way sometimes, and never notice it? Just a guess, on my part, but it is "amzanig" __________________ '03 PILOT Starlight Silver EX-L FormFit Air deflector, Splash Guards, Honda hitch, Honda All Weather Mats, dead pedal cover from wwong, Westin Oval Sidesteps, MICHELIN Cross Terrains ----------------------------------------- '08 RIDGELINE RTL Formal Black hitch only so far... ----------------------------------------- '02 XR50R The cutest honda ever. -----------------------------------------

09-26-2003, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
dandbtucker Nevada Piloteers Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Beautiful Washoe Valley, NV Posts: 409 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ummm... Only talk bad about others behind their back. Only kemo is allowed to post nudie pictures. (Cuz he's a moderator) Your color Pilot is the best, all others suck (can I say that). Don __________________ 2003 Tafetta White EX (w/cloth) Delivered 2/4/2003

09-26-2003, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheWorm Admin Du Jour ® Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,018 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good topic Posting in the correct forum (as did you) helps keep the site tidy and organized. Cross-posting (duplicate posts in >1 forum) is bad form (and we will delete duplicates) Using the search feature to find existing threads/topics and posting in those threads generally is preferable to starting a new one on the same subject. Differing points-of-view are fine, but personal attacks on other members are not. (this rule does not apply to attacking trolls for sport). I agree on the ALL CAPS. Extraordinarily difficult to read. OK for "shouting" or if you're like me and too lazy to bold stuff you want to emphasize, but otherwise please don't. Similarly, PARAGRAPHS are your friend.

09-26-2003, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
DanL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 260 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's something I received via e-mail a few weeks ago. Thought it was pretty interesting: Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. amzanig, huh?

09-27-2003, 04:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Samuel2003 heh heh, he said "member" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 1,234 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"Justifiable/Excusable Vituperative" on Trolls - LMAO!!! Most of the aforementioned faux pas(es) I can live with but please, Please, PLEASE no one start TyPiNg LiKe ThIs!!! __________________ "If You Open It, You Get The WHOLE Can." - SEB Lt "Petey" Do not go gentle into that good night... ...Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas

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