It is good to see an official foot put down on this topic. Now we just need an addendum that prevents Godwin's Law, etc
On Oct 20, 2011 10:27 AM, "Fletcher Dunn" <[email protected]> wrote: > > This post is a reminder to everybody that this email distribution list has a standard language that everybody should use. I'm not talking about using Portuguese or English. I'm talking about being nice instead of being a jerk. > > > > New people come and go all the time. Sometimes they repeat questions that have already been answered before they subscribed. Sometimes they don't know what is on topic or off topic. There's a way to let them know politely if their question is off topic, or should be directed elsewhere. If is too difficult for you to use kind words, then of course there's also the option of just ignoring it. > > > > Your posts (like most things on the Internet) are both public and permanent. By bearing this in mind, some people could save themselves embarrassment and regret by refraining from posting childishly. Even better would be to act kindly and help the person get to the correct place where they can find the answer they are seeking. > > > > Please just be kind and helpful. > > Try to relax. > > > > Your humble servant, > > - Fletch > > > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >
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