A Request from your Moderator

[talesofthesevenseas]

My dears,

I have fought with myself about if I should say something to all of you or not, and think that the time has come.

I would like to ask that everyone put a little more effort into being kind and polite to others on this forum.
People come here seeking help and advice, not to be ridiculed or have a joke made at their expense. Let's show a little more compassion for beginners and expect a little more professionalism of ourselves.

Thanks gang. 

[KC]

Thank you for the reminder!  So great to have you on here and helping maintain this site!  You are greatly appreciated!!

[jacon4]

YEAH! BE SWEET! A bit of humor or sharp debate is great however, when it crosses a certain threshold, no fun at all.

[sugarcube5419]

jacon is right--

[talesofthesevenseas]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help with this.

[jacon4]

I am guessing there has been a recent incident/s that has caused this post.... Don't leave 'ol dad here in the dark, what happened?

[talesofthesevenseas]

Actually no one incident, just an on-going general deterioration of basic politeness over time. It's been eating away at me for months and it was time to unleash my inner Miss Manners and say something.

[fancypants]

Fine ideas , all IMO , talesof (& everybody else) .

Kinda makes me think of a very early post from you (talesof) with the sheep image & the 'how do you like me now' caption   !
 
I was an admin on a discussion board in the 90's (boy , things have changed since then) where we'd inserted a clause in the T.O.U. that pledged to be 'civil' with the penalty of gettin' tossed out on the ear , should one choose to not "recant/reform/repent/quit it" (etc) .

Glad you've posted about the potent issue & I'll try to do my best to not put on the Grumpy Boots (when posting , anyways) !

Sugar beats vinegar (although they can be mixed to be more 'interesting' to the palate) , even with those folks who are having tilted halos ... or flies !

[ghopper1924]

Hear hear!

[greenacres]

  Like the tilted halos!

[kdj]

Hello and best regards to everyone!
Thank you Moderator for your post. I have used this forum and found the people replying to me to be very helpful AND polite! Thank goodness there is a place to come back to because I have experienced major rudeness at other forums. 
I'm getting ready to post pictures and questions as I am prerparing to sell art and vintage/antique items. I am looking forward to your experts and their opinion!
Sincerely!
kdj