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===== Netiquette for Shambhala Network - guidelines for online discussion ===== | ===== Netiquette for Shambhala Network - guidelines for online discussion ===== | ||
- | This document falls under Shambhala' | + | Please read these guidelines before posting for the first time. Users who do not abide by these guidelines may be banned from discussion groups (after admin' |
- | ==== DO’S for Online Forums and Discussion Groups ==== | + | By participating in the Shambhala Network, you agree to follow these guidelines: |
- | - Read the forums rules and guidelines before posting for the first time. | + | **Respect |
- | - Extend your good nature (Basic Goodness) online. | + | |
- | - Remember the human. Never forget that the person reading your mail or posting is, indeed, a person, with feelings that can be hurt. | + | |
- | - Promote healthy discussions. | + | |
- | - Acknowledge people' | + | |
- | - Respect others as equals. | + | |
- | - Be constructive and respectful. When you don’t agree politely critique a position on an issue, but not the person. State precisely the point you disagree with. Acknowledge that others are entitled to have their own perspective on the issue. | + | |
- | - Be mindful of your tone. Be non-judgmental and supportive. Because written language lacks the support of facial or voice communication clues, it can be easily misinterpreted. A great way to deal with this is to tone down your language; avoid the use of strong words and, again, read aloud everything you want to post before you send it. | + | |
- | - Post messages to the appropriate discussion group. For instance, announcements: | + | |
- | - Use a meaningful title for your thread. | + | |
- | - In order to be understood by most people, use correct spelling, grammar and avoid slang unless you know the word or phrase will be understood by other members. Choose your words carefully, ensure your comments are clear and cannot be taken in the wrong context. | + | |
- | - Be forgiving of other people' | + | |
- | - Control your temper. You may be respectful, but others may be not. When being personally attacked on the web, it is easy to get angry. But you won’t win any argument if you lose your temper; tantrums lead nowhere. Instead, take a deep breath and count to ten; if needed, get away from your computer and go for a walk around the block before you reply. This way you will ensure that, while being calmer, you can argue the point instead of attacking the person who made it. More often than not, a bit of thinking and a bit of time result in more rational and coherent responses. | + | |
- | - Be careful when using sarcasm or humor it is often misinterpreted | + | |
- | - Pause before you post. It's worth taking a moment | + | |
- | - Please be aware that freedom of speech | + | |
- | - Help us keep Shambhala Network user-friendly. | + | |
- | ==== DON’TS for Online Forums and Discussions ==== | + | **No Anonymous Posting:** Do not post anonymously. Any content that is posted under a profile without a real name (or a pseudonym that is not linked to an identifiable person) may be deleted without warning. |
- | - Never post anything you wouldn' | + | **Practice Kindness: |
- | - Don’t insult, abuse, | + | |
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- | - Avoid replying to negative comments with more negative comments. Instead, break the cycle with a positive post. Do not judge. Disagree within reason. | + | |
- | - Respect others' | + | |
- | - Do not post content that violates a copyright. | + | |
- | - Do not post content that is restricted | + | |
- | - Do not abuse promoting | + | |
- | - Do not disrupt by changing the subject. Stick to the topic when posting | + | |
- | - Do not spam (do not post irrelevant or repetitive messages in world-wide groups or a large number of groups) | + | |
- | ==== Please note users who do not abide by these guidelines may be banned from discussion groups (after admin' | + | **Promote Healthy Discussion: |
- | + | **Respect Others’ Privacy:** Don’t share personal information, | |
+ | **Use Groups Appropriately: | ||
+ | **Do Not Post Restricted or Copyrighted Materials: | ||
+ | **Avoid Self-Advertising and Spam:** Do not abuse promoting your own business and products, especially if they are not related to the teachings of Shambhala (extensive advertising). Do not post irrelevant or repetitive messages (spam) in world-wide groups or a large number of groups. | ||
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+ | **Report Violations: | ||