Hi everyone,

I am really disheartened by the number of negative posts I've been reading lately, and I know I'm not alone. I value this website, and I just hate what has been happening lately. So, without further ado, my suggestions for how to make LBT an even better place:

1. Respect the person who started the thread by staying on topic. If you want to discuss a different topic, feel free to start a new thread. If the thread starter tells you straight out that you are off topic, have the courtesy to respect their wishes. Again, you always have the option to start your own thread.

2. Stop flaming people for expressing their opinions. Certainly state your opinion in return, but this can be done without ripping apart someone elses beliefs. I know this point has been expressed before, but it bears repeating.

3. When you do get flamed, try taking the high road and don't respond. I know, I know... yes, you do have a right to defend yourself. But, a true s**t starter will be much more frustrated if you just ignore them. They WANT to fight with you - don't play into their hands.

4. Don't think that by using sweet wording and smilies that you're not being just as inflammatory as someone who "comes right out" and flames. Respect that other people have different viewpoints and opinions and let it go.

5. I am shocked (shocked!) that some people are slamming other users in their signature lines. Nuff said on that one.

Geesh... I feel like the peacekeeper in a big dysfunctional family that a few weeks ago was getting along just fine... WHY CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?! (cue dramatic sobbing).

From the bottom of my heart, I love you guys. Let's all take a deep breath and get back to the support and intelligent discourse that makes LBT so great.

A nice thread. Unfortunately general 'netiquite' is often ignored on message boards, and I always liked that there weren't usually flame wars on this board. I'm sure it's bound to happen and sometimes it just need to blow over I guess.

I do like the idea of having a sig on the first post of a thread, but not throughout the rest of the thread, if we can manage it. :cool:

As the Turtle's Turtle, we would be so greatful if the sigs could be dropped...

I totally appreciate all the things you are going through. Maybe it would be just easier for you to turn your signature display options off? I am sure you know all the important data in people's signatures already.

It's under Your options in the Tread Display Options section.

Noone wants to hurt your feelings, but people are going to want to display their progress.

I'm trully sorry you are having such a bad time at the moment Vines :cool:

I totally appreciate all the things you are going through. Maybe it would be just easier for you to turn your signature display options off? I am sure you know all the important data in people's signatures already.

It's under Your options in the Tread Display Options section.

Noone wants to hurt your feelings, but people are going to want to display their progress.

I'm trully sorry you are having such a bad time at the moment Vines :cool:

Wow, how'd you get so smart, dawg? I hadn't thought of that! Great idea!

Wow, how'd you get so smart, dawg? I hadn't thought of that! Great idea!

Clearly not by spelling the word "Thread" "Tread".

LOL

Clearly not by spelling the word "Thread" "Tread".

LOL

hehe, I hadn't noticed! You know, you can Edit your post by clicking on the Edit button that comes up on each or your posts...just correct the spelling, save changes....errr, you knew that, didntcha?!

Annie Banannie,

YOU ROCK!!!!!

hehe, I hadn't noticed! You know, you can Edit your post by clicking on the Edit button that comes up on each or your posts...just correct the spelling, save changes....errr, you knew that, didntcha?!

I certainly did, but I can't correct the bloody quote in your post, so I figure oh well, I shall demonstrate my lack of spelling and hope I don't get corrected *wink*.

:cool:

God, I'm so offended you even started this thread!! I can't believe you would aim your comments at me so rudely!!

Ok, couldn't help myself!!

bwhahahahhahahahaa!!!

Thanks, darlin!