Author: Adam Oellermann
Date: 03:02:57 08/02/01
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On August 02, 2001 at 05:09:08, Bruce Moreland wrote: >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 It is food for thought. In future my mouse will hesitate over "Submit Follow Up" somewhat longer. - Adam
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