Over the past few days we’ve gotten a few new posters. While this is usually nice, I’ve also been getting complaints about them.
Therefore, I’d like to put a public service message out to new members as well as those new to posting:

Firstly: You must read the How-to and Hints post and follow it. This will help resolve some of the issues.

Second: Learn to use PM so you don’t clog up threads with dumb off the topic questions. It’s a much more effective and direct tool for you.

Third: Learn to edit your posts. See the button on the right of your posts? If you mess up or need to add another thought or detail a minute later, use it. If you see you used too many "enter keys" and your post has big ugly gaps, fix it.

In addition, we expect, if not demand, of our posters to try to sound intelligent and coherent.
I’ve looked at a lot of posts and scratched my head and wondered, “Is there an actual question in there?” or “What point is s/he trying to make exactly?” You need to read an entire thread before you post- you only look like an idiot if you restate a point agreed on a week earlier. Get with the program folks.
We have a lot of very smart posters here, and they can (happily) rip your post to shreds if you post something dumb.

Spelling, grammar, and formatting counts. I don’t know where else you guys post, but around here you are expected to use capitalization, punctuation, and proper spelling. Other posters might skip over your posts if they're too hard to read or worse you will irritate other posters who try to decipher your graffiti-scrawl.

Spell words out fully (no any1 or bc or u or 2) and at least try to spell things correctly (like “rite” -that’s only at ShopRite Stores). We all miss-type liek as like now and them, but sometimes it gets out of hand. If you need spelling help, you can download ieSpeller, an easy and free spell check to use. I know “its hard,” I’m the queen of failed spelling tests. If I can make an effort and do it, so can you.

It’s not “cute” unless it’s an established joke (like reelee or SDJ). You can use internet slang on other sites, in aim with your friends, and in email, but when you are having a semi-intelligent conversation or debate here with someone, you are expected to post intelligently.
On the same vein, try to capitalize the beginning of sentences, as well as the term “I”. Besides for being grammatically correct, it gives your post an overall polished look. I’m not going to get on your case if you skip capitals in a quick, 3 line post, but if you’re writing a megilla make it look like worthwhile reading.

CAPS LOCK is evil. Posts made in caps locks will get you on Santa’s naughty list. You know what happens to those kids...

Overall, if you take the time to think out what you’re going to say, and take the time to post it in a clear and readable way- you’ll post something worth reading and responding too.

Otherwise we will mock you. I kid you not.
I don’t like being the grammar police and having to go into peoples posts and edit them. If you can’t manage to post intelligent and clearly I’ll just put your posts in a “need to be approved queue” and delete the “wazzup every1?” posts until you learn. And did I mention we will mock you?
Its not that we are unfriendly or mean (ok, that’s debatable), but if you can’t keep up and run with the team on a basic level, you should be sitting on the bench in the sidelines.*

On behalf of all our readers, thank you for complying.

*score! How many points do you get for using a sports metaphor?

Does anyone else have something to add? You can do so in the thread in the feedback/support area
PS. Don't flip out on me, my old users... this was not directed at you.

Over the past few days we’ve gotten a few new posters. While this is usually nice, I’ve also been getting complaints about them.
Therefore, I’d like to put a public service message to out new members as well as those new to posting:

Firstly: You must read the How-to and Hints post and follow it. This will help resolve some of the issues.

Second: Learn to use PM so you don’t clog up threads with dumb off the topic questions. It’s a much more effective and direct tool for you.

Third: Learn to edit your posts. See the button on the right of your posts? If you mess up or need to add another thought or detail a minute later, use it. If you see you used too many "enter keys" and your post has big ugly gaps, fix it.

In addition, we expect, if not demand, of our posters to try to sound intelligent and coherent.
I’ve looked at a lot of posts and scratched my head and wondered, “Is there an actual question in there?” or “What point is s/he trying to make exactly?” You need to read an entire thread before you post- you only look like an idiot if you restate a point agreed on a week earlier. Get with the program folks.
We have a lot of very smart posters here, and they can (happily) rip your post to shreds if you post something dumb.

Spelling, grammar, and formatting counts. I don’t know where else you guys post, but around here you are expected to use capitalization, punctuation, and proper spelling. Other posters might skip over your posts if they're too hard to read or worse you will irritate other posters who try to decipher your graffiti-scrawl.

Spell words out fully (no any1 or bc or u or 2) and at least try to spell things correctly (like “rite” -that’s only at ShopRite Stores). We all miss-type liek as like now and then, but sometimes it gets out of hand. If you need spelling help, you can download ieSpeller, an easy and free spell check to use. I know “its hard,” I’m the queen of failed spelling tests. If I can make an effort and do it, so can you.

It’s not “cute” unless it’s an established joke (like reelee or SDJ). You can use internet slang on other sites, in aim with your friends, and in email, but when you are having a semi-intelligent conversation or debate here with someone, you are expected to post intelligently.
On the same vein, try to capitalize the beginning of sentences, as well as the term “I”. Besides for being grammatically correct, it gives your post an overall polished look. I’m not going to get on your case if you skip capitals in a quick, 3 line post, but if you’re writing a megilla make it look like worthwhile reading.

CAPS LOCK is evil. Posts made in caps locks will get you on Santa’s naughty list. You know what happens to those kids...

Overall, if you take the time to think out what you’re going to say, and take the time to post it in a clear and readable way- you’ll post something worth reading and responding too.

Otherwise we will mock you. I kid you not.
I don’t like being the grammar police and having to go into peoples posts and edit them. If you can’t manage to post intelligent and clearly I’ll just put your posts in a “need to be approved queue” and delete the “wazzup every1?” posts until you learn. And did I mention we will mock you?
Its not that we are unfriendly or mean (ok, that’s debatable), but if you can’t keep up and run with the team, you should be sitting on the bench in the sidelines.*

On behalf of all our readers, thank you for complying.

*score! How many points do you get for using a sports metaphor?

Did I leave anything out?
Comments?
PS. Don't flip out on me, my old users... this was not directed at you.

Mock you? How about flaming? Is that out? We don't flame people anymore?

Shlomo- Maybe we'll go for a 3 warning mocks strikes and after that you can BBQ? Just because it is so entertaining. And tasty…
Hmmmm.

Why not sit us down at desks..make us raise our hands and give us detentions for talking to eachother?

Wow..I'm an established joke

You need the laughs, what with all those long hours you spend studying.

This seems missing:

beeeeefy

I'm just bumping this because I have received some complaints about some posters. I want everyone to please read and reread Nechama's post above.

The mocking will begin if posters consistently type with many typo's, and without proper grammar. This forum is not one big instant message room where you can post thinks like "ewwww," "OMG!," and "LOL" as an entire message.

Like Nechama said above, please do try and sound intelligent. Have a message that people can understand and take with them when you post. I shouldn't have to reiterate anything because Nechama did a great job of addressing all the issues.

Thank you, and happy posting!

Announcer voice: Do you suffer from the pain and embarrassment of consistently typing with many typos and without proper grammar? Do you carry on pointless private conversations on the board or discussion with posts that consist of only 4 words, each of which has only 5 or less letters? Do other posters mock your creative spelling, or your use of abbreviations that no one can figure out?

Well, its time to shape up because you’re annoying!

hey, im a new user and that thing post is kind of intimidateing you know its not very nicew/e just saying

Tough. Rules help make it easier for the other posters, even if they make it a bit tough on you to do little things like spell words out.

Please excuse Nechumeleh, she just can't help it. She means well though.

mosheshmeal
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No, she really does mean it.

Well written posts =
Poorly written posts =

AH I knew it along, H.com hates people from Brooklyn!

I for one can vouch for that. Know that your care and concern for all of us posters has not been going unappreciated, Nechama.