OT-Trouble with online discussions

[BSF]

Have fun.

Express yourself because you want to. Your opinions are just as valid as any other opinion on the board.

Don't feel intimidated by other's posts. For the most part, we are all expressing opinions. (Some topics get down to fairly explicit mathematical evaluations and discussions on poor rulebook grammar. These are usually facts, but there is usually an opinion that works on the interpretation level.)

Remember that even though most of us don't know each other, we obviously have an interest in gaming as a common thread.

It is OK to agree to disagree. You should disagree politely.

Everyone here is a potential friend - if you work with that assumption, you will make more friends than you will enemies.

 

[the Jester]

Wow, what a cool thing to ask!

Just basically play nice. If others don't play nice, take the high road and still play nice, even if it means walking away from a thread. Respect the opinions of others but don't be afraid to express yours.

There's a set of rules of conduct here- don't use profanity, don't post pornographic images, don't bring up real-life religion or politics. There's a FAQ you can look at, actually.

Oh, and welcome to the boards!

 

[Buttercup]

By the very act of asking, you're miles ahead of most people.

That's so true. Really, just be friendly and polite, and you'll have no problems, Protean. And welcome!

If you stay as polite to people as you would at a dinner party - i.e. ignore the rude ones, hang out with the fun ones, and don't barf on the furniture - you'll be just fine.

Don't barf on the furniture? You're no fun at all. Why would anybody even go to a dinner party if they couldn't do that?

My two big pet peeves?

- People who state opinions as immutable facts. ("Dwarves suck" as opposed to "I think dwarves suck" - no one can argue with the latter)

Oh yeah? Well, elves suck. So there.

 

[Piratecat]

Damn librarians. So obstreperous.

Oh yeah? Well, elves suck. So there.

Ummm. Errr. Yeah, you've got me there; I really can't argue this.

 

[Angcuru]

Ummm. Errr. Yeah, you've got me there; I really can't argue this.

I can. But I won't.

I WILL HOWEVER.....

ask how old p-kitty is and when his birthday is.

*asks*

 

[Buttercup]

Damn librarians. So obstreperous.

Why, thank you P-kitty.