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Devo
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:40 pm    Post subject: ATTENTION: ALL MEMBERS! Reply with quote

Namastay,

The Arya Samaj Forum Administration expects that each and every member should at all times comply with the Forum's rules and policies.

If you haven't read the forum's policies, please take a minute and have a read by clicking here.

Also, we expect that each member respects the posting format. If you haven't read this, please do so by clicking here, as well as the forum's etiquette quidelines which can be accessed by clicking here.

These are just friendly reminders. If, following this post, members continue to disrespect and continue to show disregard for the policies and rules set forth by the forum's administration, a private warning will be issued. Continued disregard will follow with a suspension and/or termination of the member's account.

We appreciate your participation and expression of your thoughts and ideas. However, we are determinded to maintain a civil and respectful atmosphere that allows everyone to participate.

This forum has now become a centre of learning, more-so an online institution for the propagation of our Vaidik way of life. Let us thread on a path that is righteous, respectful, and compassionate towards each other, and not the other way around.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Namaste Devo,
Now that you raise this issue, it reminds me that the rules the forum have a bit less comprehensive and need to be expanded a bit, in an intuitive format which will appeal to the user and let him easily absorb them. To elaborate, take a look at these two descriptions of a Creative Commons license:
*clicky*
and
*clicky*
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Namaste Nithin,

Thank you for providing those two examples and I understand what you're saying, but I think the few rules/policies that govern the forum is to-the-point, and self explanatory.

What policy or rule do you think should be elaborated or expanded furthur? ..

Your suggestions are always welcome, and I am sure Shishya will take them into consideration.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Namaste Devo,

Most likely what I say below will make no sense as this is an issue I get 'philosophical' over, but I will try explain it nevertheless Razz :

Devo wrote:
Thank you for providing those two examples and I understand what you're saying, but I think the few rules/policies that govern the forum is to-the-point, and self explanatory.

Yes, but that doesn't mean they're easily understood. As you can see, most, including myself, do not adhere to the rules. The reason? Reading text is something majority of the society does not get used to.

When you want to be specific, make them self-explanatory
But when you want to convey a message, make them 'clear'

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What policy or rule do you think should be elaborated or expanded furthur?

From what I know, make them 'feel the reason' behind the rule. Although this is coming from someone who was in his past days, unanimously considered most-difficult-to-understand forum member, I can say it is out of experience...

As for expansion, I feel the rules regarding post format can be elaborated as to how to post quotes, images, recommended signatures [I totally disagree with Shishya for considering the signature section not meant for images, that section is meant for art!]

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Your suggestions are always welcome, and I am sure Shishya will take them into consideration.

The reason I stay quiet regarding these things these days is because it will carry on as a long-winded discussion, as until my view is properly understood (whether he will implement it or not, is less of my concern) by the other person I wont stop. Nevertheless I'm never interested in "suggesting" to others - it hurts my ego Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Namaste Dev and Shyena,

If someone is willing to put together a more comprehensive presentation of tips on how to post images, quotes, etc., then they are welcome to do so. Just send me a copy and I will put it up in the appropriate section.

As regards the signature section, there is no fixed usage for it as far as the design of phpBB goes. It is up to the administrator to decide how it is to be used. And personally I don't really enjoy graphical signatures - especially when they clash with the template. Individuality and creativity should be expressed through the content of one's posts - that's about as far as I get into it philosophically...

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shishya wrote:
As regards the signature section, there is no fixed usage for it as far as the design of phpBB goes. It is up to the administrator to decide how it is to be used. And personally I don't really enjoy graphical signatures - especially when they clash with the template. Individuality and creativity should be expressed through the content of one's posts - that's about as far as I get into it philosophically...

I know, which is why I'm angry at you Razz Although I have different reasons, I'm not too sentimentally attached to the signatures so... I have no probs.

Regarding the images, quotes, etcetera... - for the time being, I simply wish to say, the style of presentation needs to be changed. No one enjoys abiding to rules unless they can feel them [atleast that goes with most of the people I know]. This is difficult to explain over a forum, a chat would actually do. And no, sorry, I wouldn't try to post any formatted message or so whatsoever - some of the things I've spawned are voted the most difficult to read. On the other hand I can rather explain how I'd like to see it, in simple words I prefer to discuss (thus, an instant chat) about it..
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