Request for restraint in DIS posting, and ideas for forum etiquette

[vellamint]

Okay maybe I am a littls sensitive today because my daughter just signed up to these boards....she has watched me and her big brother for months and never understood this place. Yesterday she decided she wanted to sign up which in itself was a big thing to her. Since then she has posted many times regarding trades, sparkly names, etc. I have tried to make her under tand that she should check the current threads to see if what she is asking or requesting or stating is already under discussion.

She is just to young to understand.....

Please everyone please keep in mind that this game is targeted to 8 - 12 year olds....I feel for the adults (especially the ones with no children) that sometimes need to wade through a post to get to the information or wade through a post that turns out to be not what they expected at all.

But these are children....

I dont know what the solution is but after years of being a Dis member I find it a little difficult to understand why I feel that my children may be "bothering" another adult who is too busy to read through a thread that they find has not interest to them.

There needs to be a happy medium and I dont know what it is but I am feeling really bad right now.

 

[hagen]

May I ask why there is no moderator for this forum? Is it only this one or are all forums in need? Maybe we should consider placing some well known and highly trusted people to help the posts stay on track and help posters make their way through them....

Um, ed quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

hagen

 

[Captain Brain]

Sorry accidently double postedIgnore this.

 

[Captain Brain]

Believe it or not,Im only a High School Student.I am new to message boards though,I was on the fan site until an unbelieveable amount of spam just"happened"to show up.But now that I am here most of the time,I noticed that there are a lot of double posters and spammers.And I just can't stand all the spam.On a forum that I moderate I do NOT tolerate spam.

Now on to children on the boards.I know the game is for young children,but shouldn't we give them a long lesson in boardology before we throw a big fit about it.

I do realize that vmk and the dis are having a few problems today,but that is no excuse for about a hundred threads on the same thing.If this sort of thing continues,the dis may be as spammed as the fansite.(I hope that doesn't happen)

Over the last few days the dis has become my new priority.I have been reading many things on all the boards.But nevertheless their is no reason to have a hundred threads on the same subject.Keep in mind that I am a dis addict now.

So in conclusion,their should be a moderator for this forum.I recomend their be an e-mail that is sent to people who dont spam or double post,then go along from their to pick the best person for the job.I will now get off my soap box.But in the mean time remember: !

~Captain~

 

[pixiepal53]

Okay maybe I am a littls sensitive today because my daughter just signed up to these boards....she has watched me and her big brother for months and never understood this place. Yesterday she decided she wanted to sign up which in itself was a big thing to her. Since then she has posted many times regarding trades, sparkly names, etc. I have tried to make her under tand that she should check the current threads to see if what she is asking or requesting or stating is already under discussion.

She is just to young to understand.....

Please everyone please keep in mind that this game is targeted to 8 - 12 year olds....I feel for the adults (especially the ones with no children) that sometimes need to wade through a post to get to the information or wade through a post that turns out to be not what they expected at all.

But these are children....

I dont know what the solution is but after years of being a Dis member I find it a little difficult to understand why I feel that my children may be "bothering" another adult who is too busy to read through a thread that they find has not interest to them.

There needs to be a happy medium and I dont know what it is but I am feeling really bad right now.

Maybe they could make a separate board specifically for kids? I know of other Disney boards who have a section just for kids. Just a thought.

 

[bevgray]

Sigh. One of the things I have always loved about the DIS community is the kindness extended to all. I too have noticed something in the last few weeks. Impatience, what are "they" doing here kind of posts, "they" are ruining DIS and VMK...it would be nice if the adults could learn to play in the sandbox nicely too.

I don't dispute JeanJoe posting the etiquette as it is always good to remind us of common courtesy but it should apply to ALL of us and we should all remember that kindness that was always the hallmark of the DIS. To the parents amongst you, I am always very happy to answer questions of our younger members both here and in VMK. But do we really want to start being more like the other board where there are five to six members just waiting to POUNCE on any utterance from anyone NOT in the chosen circle? It was a very trying day for all of us. Let us all just take a deep breath and try to remember we are all frustrated and disappointed.

 

[aengus]

kids play this game? LOL

I will risk taking a side by saying that i do think you should let this particular forum run a little wild.

Here is a new post here that I just read before this.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=926654

if you can not read that and think to yourself "awwwww cute"

well... good luck to you.


let the kids be kids, and let surferrat serve ya gr's and please give me some green flips!!!!

 

[Tishke]

I do not think that the real children on the boards are the issue. I have met many Dis kids on the game and here on the boards and they are curteous and respectful. (They were raised by Dis folk, of course they are)

I think the issue comes with kids (and adults) who find their way here and post for free things, or demand things instead of asking politely. I have added some people to my friend list trying to be kind and help out new Dis, only to receive messages stating "Come Now" or "Oh, I know you from the dis. What can I have in here for free?"

It just seems as though, as of late, there is a huge drop in courtesy. It is not just the kids, so I don't want anyone to feel their child is a target. We are all fiercely loyal parents This board has become very popular as of late, and it isn't the small tight-knit community it used to be.

We've grown, and we've added many new faces for which I am grateful. It just seems as though there is a lot more friction (not just from today's events) and a lot more to get through in the morning.

I hate to say it, because I am usually not a person that hearts having someone "police" threads, but maybe we are at the point we need help. There are smaller boards with people over seeing them. If not to do anything more than to refer people to the sticky's explaining the game and closing threads that become a little too much???

Then again, after the day I had, I am probably about to get flamed royally for this and should delete it.

 

[Captain Brain]

I am doing my best to "play in the sand box" but with all this spam,I can't think straight.I know that many people are new to message boards but they need boardology forum just for new posters.

 

[peoplemover913]

I agree with Be on this one...there is a lot to wade through lately and that is why I quit the other boards. I like this board and I was welcomed with open arms and have felt part of this group from day one. You are all warm and welcoming but there really is a bit more static than before and it has become difficult to wade through it all. I also have a pet peeve about abbreviations and wish everyone would slow down and take the time to pay homage to the English language by not chopping it up!

I guess I have had a bad day and am in rant mode...I will leave now, sorry!

 

[FlyThenFall]

I, personally, have to agree with what Bezoar posted. On a day where fustrations are running extremely high in the VMK community resulting in an explosion of emotion on all the VMK Message Boards, I think a gentle reminder about etiquette is perfectly OK.

What I found immediately attracting about the Dis Community, was that it was so open, so accepting, and full of gracious hosts/hostesses. I mean, this proabably is the ONLY message board I joined and began posting in on the same day. That said, I don't think that by asking people to have a little restraint when posting, to avoid the amount of "can you give me this?" or "i'm so mad [end post]" posts isn't going to kill. Yes, we can be welcoming to our newer and younger members of the Dis...but can't we politely ask that they also treat the board with respect too?

I've always seen message boards as "discussion" boards. A place where people can gather and talk about material by bringing their worldview into a dynamic place where people can agree, disagree, and learn to see people of opposing viewpoints and completely different geographic circumstances as friends. When people start posting things like "I agree (too short)" you end up losing the discussion component of the board. I believe if you have something post, you should be bringing something to the table. I have no problem that you may be just delighted to tell us that you've gotten gold ears, or that you're really mad that VMK is closed...but a catch-all thread like our off-topic thread can do wonders for the organization of the board.

I think a message board is an amazing place for us all to learn to use the power of language. Words have power...and by being active in a place where what words you choose to express yourself in, you open yourself up to judgement and criticism. I think, that it's important that if if you're young...that you start learning the rules of Netiquette as our society grows even more Intenet-centric. Sure you may hit some bumps along the way, but it's not going to kill you. In my opinion, it makes you stronger and helps you learn how to shape your words to mean what you want. I think the proliferation of Internet slang is dampening the amount of power someone's words have. And the sooner you find that out, the sooner you'll become an effective communicator.

I'm a high schooler...and I've been raised to know when it's my turn to talk and to know when it just might not be the best idea to pop my head into the conversation. I think these boards have an excellent opportunity to teach that lesson to many people. I'm not out to attack or to make people afraid of posting...I just feel it's important that people learn how to become more effective posters on a board.

 

[Captain Brain]

I, personally, have to agree with what Bezoar posted. On a day where fustrations are running extremely high in the VMK community resulting in an explosion of emotion on all the VMK Message Boards, I think a gentle reminder about etiquette is perfectly OK.

What I found immediately attracting about the Dis Community, was that it was so open, so accepting, and full of gracious hosts/hostesses. I mean, this proabably is the ONLY message board I joined and began posting in on the same day. That said, I don't think that by asking people to have a little restraint when posting, to avoid the amount of "can you give me this?" or "i'm so mad [end post]" posts isn't going to kill. Yes, we can be welcoming to our newer and younger members of the Dis...but can't we politely ask that they also treat the board with respect too?

I've always seen message boards as "discussion" boards. A place where people can gather and talk about material by bringing their worldview into a dynamic place where people can agree, disagree, and learn to see people of opposing viewpoints and completely different geographic circumstances as friends. When people start posting things like "I agree (too short)" you end up losing the discussion component of the board. I believe if you have something post, you should be bringing something to the table. I have no problem that you may be just delighted to tell us that you've gotten gold ears, or that you're really mad that VMK is closed...but a catch-all thread like our off-topic thread can do wonders for the organization of the board.

I think a message board is an amazing place for us all to learn to use the power of language. Words have power...and by being active in a place where what words you choose to express yourself in, you open yourself up to judgement and criticism. I think, that it's important that if if you're young...that you start learning the rules of Netiquette as our society grows even more Intenet-centric. Sure you may hit some bumps along the way, but it's not going to kill you. In my opinion, it makes you stronger and helps you learn how to shape your words to mean what you want. I think the proliferation of Internet slang is dampening the amount of power someone's words have. And the sooner you find that out, the sooner you'll become an effective communicator.

I'm a high schooler...and I've been raised to know when it's my turn to talk and to know when it just might not be the best idea to pop my head into the conversation. I think these boards have an excellent opportunity to teach that lesson to many people. I'm not out to attack or to make people afraid of posting...I just feel it's important that people learn how to become more effective posters on a board.

Well said.I know that spamming was the reason you left the fansite.And now I think I might leave tha fansite too.

 

[Kelsie]

It's very obvious that there are many opinions on this. I would be the first to agree that there needs to be 'courtesy' and ‘etiquette’ in any community but, there also needs to be a certain amount of tolerance, forgiveness and understanding.

I also don’t think of people (children or adults) posting their happiness, anger, opinions, etc. as “spamming’.

**Search my posts, I’m really not a troublemaker and I’m sorry if that is what some of you are thinking. I spoke as a VMK player, DIS Board member and Mom. *


**Puts on Webmaster Hat**

I’m not sure why this board doesn’t have an official Moderator but, I do know of a Moderator and a few Webmaster’s who participate on this board as members. I really believe they never thought this board needed an official Moderator but, I will bring it to the attention of the other Webmasters.

 

[GBShorts]

WebmasterKelsie, I certainly hope you didn't think I was attacking you! That was definitely not my intention.

I just think that if kids are going to use a forum, they should have to abide by the rules everybody is held to. Be's giving us all a reminder was just his way of saying "hey guys, it's getting a little out of hand, let's tone it down a bit, okay?" I don't think he ever intended to hurt feelings and he aimed his post at nobody in particular.

I'm thankful there are parents out there like you who do show concern not only for their kdis but for the sites they visit. I'm sure there are some here who have no parental supervision on the site (Heck, I should be one of them and I'm 28! LOL) and that's just a little unfortunate. Parents should know what their kids are doing on the internet.

 

[KathyTX]

We now have assigned The Dis Moderator Team as moderator of this board. Any posts that are reported as problematic or as violating DIS posting guidelines will be sent to this team for handling. Before this, any reported posts would have been forwarded to all Webmasters for action.

Kelsie is correct, there are DIS moderators and webmasters who actively participate on the VMK board and who do keep an eye on what's happening there.

We also have DIS posting Guidelines that spell out our rules. These include no advertising, no profanity, no fighting, no spam. The things that are suggested by posters in this thread are NOT guidelines, but more unofficial and unenforceable suggestions for posters. There's no problem with that. But any communications between posters need to be made respectfully, and with the understanding that this forum is made up of many different people of many different ages and backgrounds, and posting styles will be varied.

If a poster is fighting or causing trouble, use the

icon to report that post and we'll handle it. But if you just don't like their posting style, put them on "ignore" or just skip past that thread.

This forum is for fun, for young and old alike.

 

[Kelsie]

"WebmasterKelsie, I certainly hope you didn't think I was attacking you! That was definitely not my intention. "

Not at all, we were just having a friendly discussion.

I hope the original poster doesn't feel I was attacking him, that was not my intention. You can find many posts where I believe people were made to feel bad about what they posted and I guess all I was asking for was a little more tolerance.

I think we beat this one to death. Let's get back to enjoying the game!

 

[hagen]

We now have assigned The Dis Moderator Team as moderator of this board. Any posts that are reported as problematic or as violating DIS posting guidelines will be sent to this team for handling. Before this, any reported posts would have been forwarded to all Webmasters for action.

Ah. Terrific. Nothing like the feeling of having someone watching over my shoulder. I feel better already, thank you.

hagen

 

[LuvN~Travel]

We now have assigned The Dis Moderator Team as moderator of this board. Any posts that are reported as problematic or as violating DIS posting guidelines will be sent to this team for handling. Before this, any reported posts would have been forwarded to all Webmasters for action.

Kelsie is correct, there are DIS moderators and webmasters who actively participate on the VMK board and who do keep an eye on what's happening there.

We also have DIS posting Guidelines that spell out our rules. These include no advertising, no profanity, no fighting, no spam. The things that are suggested by posters in this thread are NOT guidelines, but more unofficial and unenforceable suggestions for posters. There's no problem with that. But any communications between posters need to be made respectfully, and with the understanding that this forum is made up of many different people of many different ages and backgrounds, and posting styles will be varied.

If a poster is fighting or causing trouble, use the

icon to report that post and we'll handle it. But if you just don't like their posting style, put them on "ignore" or just skip past that thread.

This forum is for fun, for young and old alike.

That's good. I think just combining similar threads would take care of most of the problems here. Kindness and politeness do seem to be the norm here, we just have a lot of enthusiastic posters, both old and young.
Kim

 

[morgaye]

Miss_elphie, will you marry me? LOL

A girl after my own heart indeed.

umm isn't lol an abreviation?

 

[lovethattink]

I appreciate Bezoar's post. I've been posting on the DIS for over a year. I am guilty of most of the things he pointed out. Some of which I didn't realize was improper. So my apologies to you all.

I can see webmasterkelsey's point. It's understandable that the children of this board could feel attacked. (I myself have felt under attack several times recently.)

Question about double posting and spam?

So is double posting if you post the exact same thing twice? Or could that also mean responding to someone who asks a question later in a post that you already posted on?

Is spam just nonsense posting?