[LRUG] Rules :( [was: Re: [JOB] - Kainos - (UK Gov Digital Projects) - Entreprise Open Source Software Engineers/WebOps/Technical Architects(Perm) - All levels]

[Tim Cowlishaw]

On 17 July 2013 12:09, Niklas Richardson <niklas at kyan.com> wrote:

> Can we quit the snarky emails? There's been nothing but noise over the
> last few days.

I heartily agree to this. Although - I tend to think it'd be preferable for
those of use who are bored of the snark to lead by example by being
more active with good topics to drive out the bad (and judging by the
number of interesting, relevant topics going on today, I'd guess others
agree), rather than by enforcing a strict code of behaviour with
moderation / banning, as a means to  hopefully push the level of discourse
here in a more positive direction.

Having said that though, the linked rules (both the HN ones and the
playgroup ones) certainly seem like an entirely reasonable set of
guidelines to follow.

Thanks

On 17 July 2013 12:32, Murray Steele <murray.steele at gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Niklas!
>
> These rules seem like a good starting point.  Then again, so do these that a
> friend found at his toddler's play group: http://instagram.com/p/b0gj8oQ2wZ/
>
> It's embarrassing that we need to be reminded to act like adults because
> things have consequences, but it would seem that we do.  This list isn't a
> youtube comment thread and you aren't anonymous so don't act like you are.
>
> I've got a message to the list brewing about fixing the toxic behaviour that
> we're apparently all fine and dandy with.  I probably won't get it written
> today; real life and my job are interfering, but this is on my mind and I do
> want to try and fix things (not on my own, I need all of you to help).  It's
> not cool that our mailing list has a reputation of being incredibly spiky
> and aggressive.
>
> Muz
>
> On 17 July 2013 12:09, Niklas Richardson <niklas at kyan.com> wrote:
>>
>> Can we quit the snarky emails? There's been nothing but noise over the
>> last few days.
>>
>> I think we could all benefit from reading the HN guildlines on comments.
>>
>>
>> Be civil. Don't say things you wouldn't say in a face to face
>> conversation.
>>
>> When disagreeing, please reply to the argument instead of calling names.
>> E.g. "That is an idiotic thing to say; 1 + 1 is 2, not 3" can be shortened
>> to "1 + 1 is 2, not 3."
>>
>> Please avoid introducing classic flamewar topics unless you have something
>> genuinely new to say about them.
>>
>> Please don't use uppercase for emphasis. If you want to emphasize a word
>> or phrase, put *asterisks* around it and it will get italicized.
>>
>> Please don't submit comments complaining that a submission is
>> inappropriate for the site. If you think something is spam or offtopic, flag
>> it by [some LRUG mailing list appropriate actions...] If you flag something,
>> please don't also comment that you did. [This will just create spam]
>>
>> Please don't bait other users[...]
>>
>>
>>
>> My 2p.
>>
>>
>
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