Forum Rules

tem · Aug 24th, 2019, 20:56

This is friendly Thread/Reminder.

For those who have not read the Forum Rules, then it might be a good idea to do so.
For those who have, but some time ago (like myself, around 2002), maybe refresh, by reading them again.

They are at the top left of every forum home page, but here is the link:

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/rules.html

Thanks,
tem.

Diggerv70 · Aug 24th, 2019, 22:25

Thanks Tem I joined in 2004 and always found the forum supportive and a valuable resource. A v70, 4 xc90 mk1s on and a brief dalliance with mercedes and bmw, we ve come back to a new xc90 which we are enjoying. I have noticed a decidedly different atmosphere despite the best efforts of responsible people it is a shame that there has been such a deterioration

Philip Fisher · Aug 25th, 2019, 07:20

I cant say I find it any worse or any better in the past 18 years. I mean I remember some time in 2004 when the whole forum was suspended due to some nonsense, which led to threats and then an alleged hacking attempt.....

That said I think if people could do 2 things we would all get along a bit better:-

1. Dont be thin skinned.

People often read something and immediately interpret it as 'having a go' at them. So they 'have a go' back. Then the 1st party escalates it and so it goes on. Often the meaning of a sentence is in the mind of the reader, not necessarily in the words of the writer. If you read something that you think is criticising you then either just shrug and move on, or if you are really upset, then click "report" and then shrug and move on.

2. If you disagree then always "play the ball, not the man".

There is a world of difference between writing "What a lot of bull****!" and writing "I don't agree with your opinion because in my experience I have found the opposite to be true". Attacking the individual is just a bit lazy. Carefully explaining why they might be misinformed and presenting your reasons why takes more time and effort.

Just my two penneth....

Mad Malc · Aug 26th, 2019, 15:34

I found this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll interesting and re-read it after seeing some recent 'banter' on here.

Aug 24th, 2019, 20:56	#1
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	Forum Rules This is friendly Thread/Reminder. For those who have not read the Forum Rules, then it might be a good idea to do so. For those who have, but some time ago (like myself, around 2002), maybe refresh, by reading them again. They are at the top left of every forum home page, but here is the link: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/rules.html Thanks, tem. __________________ MY17 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, 12.3" Display, Winter Plus, Rear Camera, Privacy Glass.

Aug 25th, 2019, 07:20	#3
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:36 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	I cant say I find it any worse or any better in the past 18 years. I mean I remember some time in 2004 when the whole forum was suspended due to some nonsense, which led to threats and then an alleged hacking attempt..... That said I think if people could do 2 things we would all get along a bit better:- 1. Dont be thin skinned. People often read something and immediately interpret it as 'having a go' at them. So they 'have a go' back. Then the 1st party escalates it and so it goes on. Often the meaning of a sentence is in the mind of the reader, not necessarily in the words of the writer. If you read something that you think is criticising you then either just shrug and move on, or if you are really upset, then click "report" and then shrug and move on. 2. If you disagree then always "play the ball, not the man". There is a world of difference between writing "What a lot of bull***!" and writing "I don't agree with your opinion because in my experience I have found the opposite to be true". Attacking the individual is just a bit lazy. Carefully explaining why they might be misinformed and presenting your reasons why takes more time and effort. Just my two penneth.... __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5 Last edited by Philip Fisher; Aug 25th, 2019 at 10:09.*

Aug 26th, 2019, 15:34	#4
Mad Malc Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Filey	Worth a read I found this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll interesting and re-read it after seeing some recent 'banter' on here.

Aug 24th, 2019, 22:25	#2
Diggerv70 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 12:13 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Merseyside	Thanks Tem I joined in 2004 and always found the forum supportive and a valuable resource. A v70, 4 xc90 mk1s on and a brief dalliance with mercedes and bmw, we ve come back to a new xc90 which we are enjoying. I have noticed a decidedly different atmosphere despite the best efforts of responsible people it is a shame that there has been such a deterioration

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