InstantForum.NET v4.1.4ParishSOFT User Forumshttp://www.parishsoft.com/forums/forums@parishsoft.comThu, 28 Aug 2008 08:20:21 GMT20http://www.parishsoft.com/forums/Topic45-4-1.aspxCertain rules of unspoken etiquette should be be followed when using the ParishSOFT Forums. They inlcude: <OL><LI>Read any rules and guidelines established by the community; some may have different regulations on a particular subject. Always be courteous.</LI><LI>Before creating a new topic thread, search to see if a similar topic already exists.</LI><LI>Follow standard grammar/spelling rules and try not to use slang.</LI><LI>If the forum is categorized, post in the correct section.</LI><LI>Include as much technical information as possible if posting a technical inquiry.</LI><LI>Stay on-topic.</LI><LI>Avoid double posting and Crossposting.</LI><LI>Respond to topics started by others more often than starting topics of your own so that you don't appear arrogant and unlikable.</LI><LI>Avoid the use of all CAPITAL LETTERS in posts. (All CAPS is considered "shouting" and causes readability issues.)</LI><LI>Do not resurrect a very old topic if you have nothing extremely significant to add. </LI><LI>Try to refrain from lashing back at a poorly behaving member or participating in a flame war; instead, notify the messageboard's staff of the event.</LI><LI>When quoting a previous post, include only the relevant portion of that post. </LI></OL><P>This text was taken from <A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette">Wikipedia</A>. To read more about netiquette please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette.Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:57:23 GMTforum_admin