What can we do to make ENWorld friendlier?

[barsoomcore]

Use of smiles and/or disclaimers in the post: "Forgive me for my bluntness or don't take this the wrong way."

But be careful with these -- don't assume that they provide a license for rudeness: "Don't take this the wrong way, but you're a jerk." -- Not really super cool.

Also, if it's possible to interpret somebody's comment in a manner such as it is insulting to you, check with the poster first that they actually meant to insult you. Often people have no idea that what they have said is offensive. Questions like, "That was really offensive to me because of blah blah blah. Did you mean to insult me like that?" are pretty helpful in avoiding the whole "You suck!" "No, you suck!" kind of debate.

 

[diaglo]

you could always use the ignore list. i don't know if there is an upper limit on it. it sure works wonders.

sometimes tho it is funny when all the participants in a thread are ignored. it makes for a really short read. just a bunch of names with no content. which is basically the same if you weren't ignoring those particular posters.

 

[kirinke]

hmmm. increasing the pixel limit on the avatars to 100x100. would make things alot more easier for the custom avies.

and bring anything with chocolate. Then add massive amounts of caffiene and sugar. bingo. everyone is super friendly as they bounce off the walls.

but really. listen to erik's grandma. she knows alot.....

 

[William Ronald]

My advice is to remember that the poster who annoys you is just as human as you are. His experiences and opinions may differ, but they may be as valid for him as your experiences and opinions are in your own life. A good motto is to remember don't say anything to someone which you really would not want someone to say to you. Or to quote Aretha Franklin: "R-E-S-P-E-CT."

 

[mythusmage]

Also, if it's possible to interpret somebody's comment in a manner such as it is insulting to you, check with the poster first that they actually meant to insult you.

(snip)

At the same time be aware that some people want to be insulted. No matter what you say, no matter how you say it, they will take it as a deadly insult. Put such on your IL and get on with life. H. pylori by itself causes enough ulcers.

 

[diaglo]

H. pylori by itself causes enough ulcers.

but at least it is treatable... well it is tough to treat and takes a long time.. but still it is treatable.

 

[Ferret]

Short qiups that don't add to the conversation aren't always as funny to others as they are to you. They can be funny but think about other before you start to giggle.