View Full Version : What advice do you give new AFF posters?
Malvaro
02-27-2007, 11:24 PM
Share some timely advice or your observations so new AFF posters can get "up to speed" faster on AFF....
Jekyll
02-27-2007, 11:38 PM
Don't bother chiding others for insensitive posts...
BoredOutOfMyMind
02-27-2007, 11:48 PM
Don't bother chiding others for insensitive posts...
You are mean!
LadyCoonskinner
02-28-2007, 12:11 AM
Be careful not to take things too seriously.
Truly Blessed
02-28-2007, 12:28 AM
Don't get Felicity riled. She just might ...... on you! :)
Fonix
02-28-2007, 05:28 AM
Ill remember to take all the good advice I can get. Im a Greenie
Rhoni
02-28-2007, 06:30 AM
Share some timely advice or your observations so new AFF posters can get "up to speed" faster on AFF....
Don't ever post in defense of Rhoni...it calls out the dogs:tease :tease :heeheehee
Malvaro
02-28-2007, 07:12 AM
don't ever say "AFF Rocks!!!" .... hehehehe.... :killinme
Digging4Truth
02-28-2007, 07:17 AM
don't ever say "AFF Rocks!!!" .... hehehehe.... :killinme
Ooooooops. I think I did that yesterday. :)
Nahum
02-28-2007, 08:22 AM
Never ever, ever, use the letters PAJC or PCI in a post!
ARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!
Never ever, ever, use the letters PAJC or PCI in a post!
ARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!
Never accuse your brother of disdaining the Word or being responsible of spiritual abortion!!!!!!! :tease :tease :killinme
Nahum
02-28-2007, 08:45 AM
Never accuse your brother of disdaining the Word or being responsible of spiritual abortion!!!!!!! :tease :tease :killinme
Unless its true!:bliss
philjones
02-28-2007, 08:46 AM
Never accuse your brother of disdaining the Word or being responsible of spiritual abortion!!!!!!! :tease :tease :killinme
You could also leave out the Holocaust comments!:bliss :bliss Mr. Lilly White Alicea!:tease
Walk and Talk
02-28-2007, 05:20 PM
Know that most threads end up being hijacked by those wanting to be humorous. Don't be surprised if your serious post ends up not being seriously responded to. If your serious post has not been responded to seriously within the first five or ten responders, then it is no longer necessary to read following responses as the thread has been hijacked.
If you are new, know that it will take a LONG time to be accepted into the community. You might even end up feeling ignored.
Fonix
02-28-2007, 05:22 PM
Know that most threads end up being hijacked by those wanting to be humorous. Don't be surprised if your serious post ends up not being seriously responded to. If your serious post has not been responded to seriously within the first five or ten responders, then it is no longer necessary to read following responses as the thread has been hijacked.
If you are new, know that it will take a LONG time to be accepted into the community. You might even end up feeling ignored.
No Doubt
Felicity
02-28-2007, 05:46 PM
Remember to make use of paragraphs and spell checkers.
Don't use too many graphics or big bold print. Makes what you write very hard to read.
:tiphat
Scott Hutchinson
02-28-2007, 05:53 PM
My advice to new posters is don't take everything here too seriously.
Also don't let people on forums play Pastor to you.
If a thread makes you mad then stay away from me.
Remember that there are real persons behind the screen names , respect their feelings.
stmatthew
02-28-2007, 05:56 PM
RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just as fast as you can, RUN FROM YOUR MONITOR!!!!!!!!!!
BoredOutOfMyMind
02-28-2007, 06:28 PM
Remember to make use of paragraphs and spell checkers.
Don't use too many graphics or big bold print. Makes what you write very hard to read.
:tiphat
Some cannot read well.
Others simply like Color!
:ty
Felicity
02-28-2007, 06:51 PM
Some cannot read well.
Others simply like Color!
:ty *puts on sunglasses & steps back from monitor in order to make out what is written*
:tease :D :heeheehee
rgcraig
02-28-2007, 07:10 PM
Know that most threads end up being hijacked by those wanting to be humorous. Don't be surprised if your serious post ends up not being seriously responded to. If your serious post has not been responded to seriously within the first five or ten responders, then it is no longer necessary to read following responses as the thread has been hijacked.
If you are new, know that it will take a LONG time to be accepted into the community. You might even end up feeling ignored.
And you say this with just four posts?
Welcome!
Fonix
02-28-2007, 07:23 PM
And you say this with just four posts?
Welcome!
Im thinking it could be an old poster reincarnated since the new forum
Fonix
02-28-2007, 07:25 PM
Remember to make use of paragraphs and spell checkers.
Don't use too many graphics or big bold print. Makes what you write very hard to read.
:tiphat
Paragraphs are a must if you want people to take time to read your longgggggggg post. I think otherwise its too difficult and they just skip it.
Ill remember not to use BIG BOLD print but Im thinking us old folks need it:dunno
Walk and Talk
02-28-2007, 07:48 PM
And you say this with just four posts?
Welcome!
Most of the posters here seem to be the same ones from New Faith Child. I've been there a long time. Therefore, as I see what is happening here by the same people, as being the same as NFC, I said what I said.
Walk
rgcraig
02-28-2007, 08:33 PM
Most of the posters here seem to be the same ones from New Faith Child. I've been there a long time. Therefore, as I see what is happening here by the same people, as being the same as NFC, I said what I said.
WalkThat makes sense.
Just jump in and post - - no one really bites, they just sound like they do.
Praxeas
02-28-2007, 11:19 PM
Share some timely advice or your observations so new AFF posters can get "up to speed" faster on AFF....
Don't feed the trolls?
Felicity
02-28-2007, 11:28 PM
Felicity's Tips.......
Keep your sense of humour.
Stay sweet.
Give others respect even though you don't agree with them.
It's a sign of strength when you can maintain your cool even when others disagree with you and misunderstand either purposely or unpurposely.
Don't put words in people's mouths. Don't twist what they say. It's maddening when people do this.
Admit it if you're wrong or have misunderstood.
Praxeas
02-28-2007, 11:30 PM
Felicity's Tips.......
Keep your sense of humour.
Stay sweet.
Give others respect even though you don't agree with them.
It's a sign of strength when you can maintain your cool even when others disagree with you and misunderstand either purposely or unpurposely.
Don't put words in people's mouths. Don't twist what they say. It's maddening when people do this.
Admit it if you're wrong or have misunderstood.
How about...give others respect even though you don't think they deserve it :killinme
Over all, I agree with most of these :-)
Felicity
02-28-2007, 11:40 PM
Felicity's Tips.......
Keep your sense of humour.
Stay sweet.
Give others respect even though you don't agree with them.
It's a sign of strength when you can maintain your cool even when others disagree with you and misunderstand either purposely or unpurposely.
Don't put words in people's mouths. Don't twist what they say. It's maddening when people do this.
Admit it if you're wrong or have misunderstood.
It's okay if people disagree with you. It doesn't make you wrong ..... but it might could be that they are right too. ;)
Defend your point of view and stand up for you believe as strong as you want but understand that not everyone's going to agree with you so don't be surprised when they don't. :)
Remember that anything you say is open to criticism and comment so again, be prepared.
Some battles just aren't worth fighting so choose wisely.
Don't try and be like somebody else; just be yourself.
Felicity
02-28-2007, 11:41 PM
How about...give others respect even though you don't think they deserve it :killinme
Over all, I agree with most of these :-)That's a good one Prax........seriously it is. :thumbsup
Bryan
02-28-2007, 11:44 PM
Felicity's Tips.......
Keep your sense of humour.
Stay sweet.
Give others respect even though you don't agree with them.
It's a sign of strength when you can maintain your cool even when others disagree with you and misunderstand either purposely or unpurposely.
Don't put words in people's mouths. Don't twist what they say. It's maddening when people do this.
Admit it if you're wrong or have misunderstood.
almost like dating tips.. lol
Felicity
02-28-2007, 11:45 PM
almost like dating tips.. lolLOL. Some might apply.
Take heed Berk. ;) :lol
Bryan
02-28-2007, 11:47 PM
LOL. Some might apply.
Take heed Berk. ;) :lol
the first 4 apply to guys.. the last 2 apply to women.. :tease
Felicity
03-01-2007, 02:20 PM
Paragraphs are a must if you want people to take time to read your longgggggggg post. I think otherwise its too difficult and they just skip it.Right.
Thing is if you go to the time and trouble of expressing your thoughts or opinion or whatever on any topic in any kind of coherent way you might as well do it in a way that's going to be easy for people to read and comprehend.
Spaces between thoughts are very important. And shorter paragraphs (not too long) are best too.
Just my opinion. :)
Rhymis
03-01-2007, 02:25 PM
What advice do you give new AFF posters?
Don't
Felicity
03-01-2007, 02:26 PM
What advice do you give new AFF posters?
Don'tThat was a very short paragraph. :tease
Rhymis
03-01-2007, 02:28 PM
That was a very short paragraph. :tease
BUT it was excellent advice -- howbeit -- concise. Just DON'T
The Antagonist
03-14-2007, 01:48 PM
Though new myself, I would think that an important rule would be not to be an antagonist for the sake of antagonism but be one with critical but honest objectivity.
Malvaro
03-14-2007, 01:52 PM
Though new myself, I would think that an important rule would be not to be an antagonist for the sake of antagonism but be one with critical but honest objectivity.
this is a very key concept on AFF: keep the arguments/criticisms/etc objective and avoid attacking individuals or slandering entire groups (libs/mods/cons)
LadyChocolate
03-14-2007, 01:57 PM
Paragraphs are a must if you want people to take time to read your longgggggggg post. I think otherwise its too difficult and they just skip it.
Ill remember not to use BIG BOLD print but Im thinking us old folks need it:dunno
sooo true!!!!
Don't be surprised when a positive thread is suddenly depressed by some individual who doesn't let one enjoy a good thought.... Some of the posters are flawless and therefore they do have the right to point out the error in your thoughts!!!!:largehalo
LadyChocolate
03-14-2007, 01:59 PM
MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I KNOW I DO :icecream :icecream
tbpew
03-14-2007, 01:59 PM
Share some timely advice or your observations so new AFF posters can get "up to speed" faster on AFF....
Read the parable of the Tares before evaluating the field.
Felicity
03-14-2007, 02:11 PM
Though new myself, I would think that an important rule would be not to be an antagonist for the sake of antagonism but be one with critical but honest objectivity.Critical........ honest....... objectivity......
This is a hard saying and who can hear it?
Let him that hath an ear hear.
:)
Right.
Thing is if you go to the time and trouble of expressing your thoughts or opinion or whatever on any topic in any kind of coherent way you might as well do it in a way that's going to be easy for people to read and comprehend.
Spaces between thoughts are very important. And shorter paragraphs (not too long) are best too.
Just my opinion. :)
That's funny...remember the chapter from my book I sent you?! I'm so used to posting, I wrote it that way...!!:toofunny
karsten
03-14-2007, 02:44 PM
I'm new here, so I appreciate this thread. I tend to agree with Walk N Talk, in that it seems a lot of threads are hijacked and off topic. :dunno
But, I've felt welcomed, and so in that, I'm grateful.
Esther
03-14-2007, 02:47 PM
I'm new here, so I appreciate this thread. I tend to agree with Walk N Talk, in that it seems a lot of threads are hijacked and off topic. :dunno
But, I've felt welcomed, and so in that, I'm grateful.
Glad to have you. :)
Mr. Steinway
03-14-2007, 03:58 PM
Learn the art of apology! :grampa
rgcraig
03-14-2007, 03:59 PM
Learn the art of apology! :grampa
Might be time to bring up that thread again or was that at the other place?
Mr. Steinway
03-14-2007, 03:59 PM
Might be time to bring up that thread again or was that at the other place?
hahaha It's on this forum somewhere! :)
The Antagonist
03-14-2007, 04:12 PM
Critical........ honest....... objectivity......
This is a hard saying and who can hear it?
Let him that hath an ear hear.
:)
Thanks.
Blessed are the PMs. That is to say blessed are the Peace Makers. Also blessed is the one who understands and can navigate successfully through office (forum) politics.
Hey! There are the written rules and then there are the rules that REALLY count. Blessed are they that keep the first but more blessed are they that are accomplished in the craft of the latter.
Might be time to bring up that thread again or was that at the other place?
I bumped the thread...
http://apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=133
BoredOutOfMyMind
03-14-2007, 04:13 PM
hahaha It's on this forum somewhere! :)
Bumpted (http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com/showthread.php?t=133)
:boomm
Malvaro
03-21-2007, 09:59 AM
Learn the art of apology! :grampa
most people here on AFF think that "they're right".... so if both people think they're right and didn't do anything wrong.... who should apologize first :D
Felicity
03-21-2007, 10:03 AM
Learn and practice the art of good communication and courtesy and you won't be needing to apologize. :thumbsup
Malvaro
03-21-2007, 10:08 AM
Learn and practice the art of good communication and courtesy and you won't be needing to apologize. :thumbsup
ahhhhhh, even better advice.... some old AFF posters :grampa should read this too....
Steve Epley
03-21-2007, 10:21 AM
My advise "Listen to me and ignore those who disagree.!:aaa :nah :neener :winkgrin :happydance :toofunny :slaphappy :tiphat
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