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06-08-2004, 01:12 PM

#1 reason an argument occurs online:

We assume the "tone" or "intention" of someone's words. I've read other people respond with "I didn't like your tone in your last email/message/post..." wtf? How can you tell, really? It's an assumption. And sarcasm also gets easily confusing on the internet as well. Usually the person, if they are being sarcastic, leaves a clue, such as a

or lol or !, but sometimes you just can't tell.

When we read someone's post or message that seems to automatically strike a wrong chord with us, take a moment first to re-read the post and think of the possibility of another interpretation or intention behind what they said. If you still aren't 100% sure, ask nicely what they meant by it. Easy as that. If someone is obviously trying to stir a conflict, simply leave it alone. No one said you had to engage. Second of all, if it's disrupting or breaking the forum guidlines, report it to a mod. That's what they're here for.
For the most part, this board flows very well without too many problems- that's one of the reasons why I am here. Also, if you have a concern or rant about something going on here, don't blame or complain- try to assess the problem by finding a solution- as in what can you do about it?
Halx has made valid points, but just complaining about an issue won't solve a damn thing. If you want to see TFP in a better shape than what it is, then think about what you can do that would be a postitive, effective solution.

06-08-2004, 01:12 PM	#35 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	#1 reason an argument occurs online: We assume the "tone" or "intention" of someone's words. I've read other people respond with "I didn't like your tone in your last email/message/post..." wtf? How can you tell, really? It's an assumption. And sarcasm also gets easily confusing on the internet as well. Usually the person, if they are being sarcastic, leaves a clue, such as a or lol or !, but sometimes you just can't tell. When we read someone's post or message that seems to automatically strike a wrong chord with us, take a moment first to re-read the post and think of the possibility of another interpretation or intention behind what they said. If you still aren't 100% sure, ask nicely what they meant by it. Easy as that. If someone is obviously trying to stir a conflict, simply leave it alone. No one said you had to engage. Second of all, if it's disrupting or breaking the forum guidlines, report it to a mod. That's what they're here for. For the most part, this board flows very well without too many problems- that's one of the reasons why I am here. Also, if you have a concern or rant about something going on here, don't blame or complain- try to assess the problem by finding a solution- as in what can you do about it? Halx has made valid points, but just complaining about an issue won't solve a damn thing. If you want to see TFP in a better shape than what it is, then think about what you can do that would be a postitive, effective solution.