Posting Guidelines Revised

pdurrant · 03-30-2012, 02:15 PM

The posting guidelines have been revised. All members are advised to read them again.

Main changes:

Various changes to make the guidelines shorter and/or clearer.
The ban on name calling is made explicit.
The ban on announcing that other members are being ignored is made explicit.
Added guidelines on when its permissible to bump one of your threads.
The ban on detailed discussion of DRM removal software made explicit.
The limits on size of images made explicit.
The limits on signatures made explicit.
The method for reporting posts made clearer.
The ban on commenting on possible violation on open forum made explicit.
The ban on public discussion of moderating decisions made explicit.
URL shortening services may not be used.

MobileRead Moderation Team

The Terminator · 03-30-2012, 04:20 PM

So this just makes the guidelines more clear right?

Phogg · 03-30-2012, 04:44 PM

Could the text (max resolution 600X600) be added to the pop up box for images?

Dulin's Books · 03-31-2012, 02:23 AM

thanks

pdurrant · 03-31-2012, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Terminator

So this just makes the guidelines more clear right?

Yes, the revisions are all intended to state the current rules the moderation team are applying in a way that is clearer or more explicit.

pdurrant · 03-31-2012, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phogg

Could the text (max resolution 600X600) be added to the pop up box for images?

That's a good idea, but I'm not sure which popup box you mean?

Sil_liS · 04-03-2012, 06:38 AM

Can you also mention the fact that only moderators can change the titles of threads? It seems to generate some confusion when OPs decide that the title needs to be different.

pdurrant · 04-03-2012, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

Can you also mention the fact that only moderators can change the titles of threads? It seems to generate some confusion when OPs decide that the title needs to be different.

It might not be highlighted (there's a lot of important stuff in there), but it is there:

Quote:

(You may also use the "report post" button for anything which requires moderator attention, including moving a thread, fixing a title, etc. )

Phogg · 04-03-2012, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

That's a good idea, but I'm not sure which popup box you mean?

If you click on the icon to add a picture, a box pops up to paste the web address of the picture into. If you type the image tags in directly you don't get the box, but most people use the popup to save keystrokes.

Sil_liS · 04-03-2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

It might not be highlighted (there's a lot of important stuff in there), but it is there:

Perhaps you can mention it under the "Staying on Topic" section. A title needs to be changed is usually when it doesn't fit the topic either because it is vague or can be misinterpreted.

pdurrant · 04-03-2012, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

Perhaps you can mention it under the "Staying on Topic" section. A title needs to be changed is usually when it doesn't fit the topic either because it is vague or can be misinterpreted.

I think it'll have to wait a while. Having just updated the guidelines, I don't fancy doing it again before 2013 at the earliest. You'd be surprised at how much work has to go into it!

Sil_liS · 04-03-2012, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I think it'll have to wait a while. Having just updated the guidelines, I don't fancy doing it again before 2013 at the earliest. You'd be surprised at how much work has to go into it!

I'm sure it has. Have fun with the next one!

03-30-2012, 02:15 PM	#1
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,514 Karma: 306214458 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	Posting Guidelines Revised The posting guidelines have been revised. All members are advised to read them again. Main changes: Various changes to make the guidelines shorter and/or clearer. The ban on name calling is made explicit. The ban on announcing that other members are being ignored is made explicit. Added guidelines on when its permissible to bump one of your threads. The ban on detailed discussion of DRM removal software made explicit. The limits on size of images made explicit. The limits on signatures made explicit. The method for reporting posts made clearer. The ban on commenting on possible violation on open forum made explicit. The ban on public discussion of moderating decisions made explicit. URL shortening services may not be used. MobileRead Moderation Team Last edited by pdurrant; 03-31-2012 at 07:14 AM.

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The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	So this just makes the guidelines more clear right?

03-30-2012, 04:44 PM	#3
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	Could the text (max resolution 600X600) be added to the pop up box for images?

03-31-2012, 02:23 AM	#4
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	thanks

04-03-2012, 06:38 AM	#7
Sil_liS Wizard Posts: 4,896 Karma: 33602910 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: PocketBook 903 & 360+	Can you also mention the fact that only moderators can change the titles of threads? It seems to generate some confusion when OPs decide that the title needs to be different.

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