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Originally posted by BonesCPA
But the interesting theme I was getting from the prior posts was that the non mod's seem to have a concern over offending the mod's. I know I have at times had that concern.
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As long as you don't flame us, we won't be offended.
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Originally posted by BonesCPA
I also have had doubts about either starting a thread that would be deemed useless, partially my own self doubt, partially I don't want to potentially annoy a mod with a waste of space. Probably becuase of this, I actually prefer commenting on other's threads, and hopefully I have been informative, funny, supportive, whatever. I also hope it has been taken in the appropriate manner.
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As long as you make a visible effort in the thread to start a conversation, it won't bother anyone. Think about how you'd start a conversation in a room with a large group of people. There won't be much conversation if you ask a simple yes or no question. We're trying to promote discussion in here, so give us something to discuss. It may seem like a lot, but it really isn't. For example, rather than posting the thread "TV: Good or Bad," try "Has TV led to a decline in civility, and your thoughts on why" or something similar. A simple rewording takes a yes or no question and makes it into a discussion. Also, add your own thoughts. It doesn't take much time to add to a topic that you want to post and the effort isn't that much.
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Originally posted by BonesCPA
At the same time, I have been hesistant to comment on certain member's posts becuase of the nature of either the post or the member. (note that this post is predominantly responded to by mod's - not a safe territory to have a contrary opinion.) My point being: in a mature community, I know that there is a need to guide the membership in a direction, so I hope that future suggestions on style do what is intended - help not hinder the posting on TFP.
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If you have a contrary opinion, post it. What we don't want is petty name calling and flaming. Keep the conversation mature and there's not a problem. If you've paid attention, there are a lot of topics (especially politics) where the mods and admins will disagree. A difference of opinion is welcome, just be civil in how you state your opinion.
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Originally posted by BonesCPA
Keep in mind, I have enjoyed the TFP in all facets, and over time my focus has shifted as I have explored more. I think that the mod's are on target 99% of the time (we are all human, nobody is perfect), and as someone suggested before, it's your court, I'm just trying to get in the game and do the best I can. Hopefully I can keep up the standard that has been set by Hal and his crew.
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You're doing great. Just kick back and have fun. That's what this place is here for.