[Admin] We have noticed that there is a surge in trolling and rudeness on the board in recent days. CaL is a large group and it is not possible that all members will have the same view on various issues. Disagreeing is perfectly fine but picking on people, personally attacking them and being rude and insulting, or calling people names is simply not done. Conversations are turning into public humiliations of members and this is unacceptable. The atmosphere at CaL is becoming quite nasty so let us all get together and stop the nastiness. Whether you are expressing support for an Admin or are expressing your views on any topic under discussion you MUST be civil. This includes us Admin too. Nobody is above the rules here. We are now implementing the following ‘Painfully Polite Posting Policies’. This applies to ALL, members and Admins alike. ⁃ There will be zero tolerance for rudeness towards anyone or anything. Language and tone in all interactions MUST be polite. ⁃ Strict action will be taken on trolling and rudeness regardless of which side of a discussion you are on. ⁃ Disagreeing with an Admin does not mean you will get banned. But everyone must discuss issues reasonably, without resorting to trolling, sarcasm, rudeness or abusive behaviour. ⁃ Members are encouraged to tag moderators on any suspected infringements, but should not engage in further debate or discussion of rules with potential infringers. Leave that to the Admins. ⁃ If any member has a query about the rules, please first mail us at [email protected] - public postings, while well intentioned, tend to ignite nasty fights rather than the reasoned debate that was originally intended. We promise to be polite and discuss it with you reasonably. ⁃ There are 5 Admins, and we are not above the rules either. So if you have an issue with the behaviour of any Admin, please mail us at [email protected]. We promise to be polite and discuss it with you reasonably, and take the appropriate action.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:19:52 +0000