Great post Dkayz.
Treat others how you want to be treated.... just some thoughts as they relate specifically to this board:
- Be open minded.
- Understand the difference between generalized thoughts/points of view/opinions and specifically targeted personal attack.
- Understand words DO have power and are perceived differently by different people, no matter your actual intent.
- Encourage conversation that exchanges different points of view in a mature, positive and constructive way.
- Repect others boundaries. If something you've said is taken as an attack or is personally offensive, respect their opinion and don't "poke the bear" by repeating words you know are offensive to others just try hammer home a point.
How you are on the internet behind the safety of anonymity behind a keyboard is a big reflection of who you are as a person.
The subject matter and intent of this board and the inherent "anonymous troll" nature of the internet does not exclude you from being a decent respectful human being.
I'll put away my soapbox now.