Author: Bruce Moreland
Date: 02:09:08 08/02/01
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On August 02, 2001 at 04:13:29, Adam Oellermann wrote: >I'd be quite interested to hear any thoughts on unambiguous communication on a >text-only board across languages and culture; I come from a country where such >thoughts could be invaluable. 1) Don't make jokes (or realize that you are taking a risk if you do). 2) Don't toss in unrelated points, particularly controversial points. 3) Don't use a lot of obscenities, especially in titles. 4) Don't use examples, metaphors, etc., that are likely to offend. 5) Don't write a sentence that looks bad quoted out of context. 6) Don't assume that everyone who will read your stuff is of your same age, race, gender, nationality, religion, and/or political viewpoint. It is easy to forget this and assume that everyone is just like you. Note that I don't care whether anyone does any of the above (except for obscenities in titles), I'm just pointing out how not to have your post erupt into a giant flame-war, or devolve into a pointless discussion of something you didn't intend to discuss, or provide ammunition for people who hate you to use against you for years. I have seen people mess up with all of the above, much to their regret at times. bruce
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