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My Frist Warning!!!!

gmmurphy

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somewhat new to forums, thought i was following proper the proper rules but i just got scolded!

can someone fill me in as to what cross posting is? is it asking for help in a few different places? i re worded my post a few different ways because i was unsure i was explaining myself enough. I posted to what i thought was the proper place but go my wrist slapped.

i need some forum etiquette.

~g
 
You pretty much answered your own question. Cross posting is when you ask the same question accross multiple forums.

I hope the "scolding" didn't come accross to harsh, because that wouldn't be the intent. :-) If you feel it did, then the best thing to do would be to use PM (private message) and contact any Moderator or Admin and they will be more than happy to discuss it. To add another tip....questioning moderation in public is against droidfourms policy as it is pretty much everywhere. That's why I suggest using PM. :)

I figure I better add this...I don't take your question above as questioning moderation. It's a legit question and I applaud your effort to want to know and learn.
 
Short and Sweet

1. Read the forums rules and guidelines before posting for the first time.
2. Search the other posts to see if your topic is already covered.
3. Use a meaningful title for your thread.
4. Do not use a forum to promote your product, service or business.
5. Be civil. Personal differences should be handled through email or IM and not through posts displayed to everyone.
6. Stay on topic.
7. Ignore spammers, respond to them personally and not through the board, or report them.
8. Do not submit a post that requires readers to download a large attachment. Either explain the attachment or, better yet, provide a link to the information.
9. Use plain text over HTML if you want your post to be readable by everyone.
10. In order to be understood by most people, use correct spelling, grammar and avoid slang unless you know the word or phrase will be understood by other members.
11. Do not double post (post the same message twice in one thread) or cross post (place the same message across several forums).
12. Act in a give and take manner; help others as often as or more than you ask for help.
13. Do not use all caps or SHOUT in your posts. In addition, one exclamation point is enough.
14. When replying to a post, do not quote more from the previous post than you have to.
15. Do not post new problems on someone else's thread and interrupt a topic of discussion.
16. Do not use someone else’s thread for a private conversation.
17. Most forums prohibit warez, cracks or illegal downloading of software and similar topics.
18. Watch your sense of humor, posts may be read by people from a variety of backgrounds and ages.
19. Do not use a huge and annoying signature, a modest signature is fine, moderators may remove large ones anyway.
20. Do not post any information that you want private. Posts should not contain personal, identifiable information or content embarrassing to others.
21. Do not post content that violates a copyright.
22. Do not post ”empty” or useless responses, such as just ”lol” or ”cool.” Only post responses when you have something to contribute.
23. Write concisely and do not ramble.
24. Do not use words like ”urgent” or ”important” in your subject line, be patient.
25. Do not chastise newbies.
 
LOL i did the same thing but only because the smiley face key where the return key was suppose to be drove me nuts...but i got a new texting app and im happy. :)
 
Yeh, do all 25 of those things every time OR ELSE! :) BTW, correct the spelling on your subject line or another scolding is up and coming. :-)
 
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