05-09-2010, 03:12 PM
BFT is to be a family friendly place. One where people can come and enjoy discussion [#000000]of their favorite activity. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]As moderators, one of our responsibilities is to make sure that every person can do [/#000000][#000000]so without the need to feel like they have to defend themselves, or expect a [/#000000][#000000]response to a thread or post that is some kind of attack of a personal nature, a response [/#000000][#000000]that is directed at their integrity, or a response that is spiteful and only intended [/#000000][#000000]to elicit an
reply. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]We all enjoy a good discussion and we at BFT encourage healthy discourse - even [/#000000][#000000]about controversial topics related to fishing. [/#000000]
[#000000]Nevertheless; although every person is entitled to their own opinion, everyone [/#000000][#000000]else is not entitled to have that opinion shoved in their face. Nobody's opinion [/#000000][#000000]is so right that it needs to be forced upon everyone else. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]It is perfectly acceptable to disagree and post an opinion to the contrary. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]However, [/#000000][#000000]it is not acceptable to badger, bully, harass, or pursue an individual from one [/#000000][#000000]thread to another. That could be considered a form of stalking.[/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]Good natured jesting between friends is something we all do. And, for most people, [/#000000][#000000]it can be fun. However, if it is not good natured or not between close associates, it can be [/#000000][#000000]perceived as rude and offensive. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]If you feel a strong disagreement with, or dislike for, an individual, then treat [/#000000][#000000]that person as you would "an already irritated half drunk Hell's Angel". And, either use some discretion[/#000000][#000000] with your response, or, do not join in that discussion by [/#000000][#000000]avoiding the thread altogether. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]Thank you again to all of you great BFT members that make this a fun place to come and share our fishing experiences and adventures.
[/#000000]
[signature]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]As moderators, one of our responsibilities is to make sure that every person can do [/#000000][#000000]so without the need to feel like they have to defend themselves, or expect a [/#000000][#000000]response to a thread or post that is some kind of attack of a personal nature, a response [/#000000][#000000]that is directed at their integrity, or a response that is spiteful and only intended [/#000000][#000000]to elicit an
reply. [/#000000][#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]We all enjoy a good discussion and we at BFT encourage healthy discourse - even [/#000000][#000000]about controversial topics related to fishing. [/#000000]
[#000000]Nevertheless; although every person is entitled to their own opinion, everyone [/#000000][#000000]else is not entitled to have that opinion shoved in their face. Nobody's opinion [/#000000][#000000]is so right that it needs to be forced upon everyone else. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]It is perfectly acceptable to disagree and post an opinion to the contrary. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]However, [/#000000][#000000]it is not acceptable to badger, bully, harass, or pursue an individual from one [/#000000][#000000]thread to another. That could be considered a form of stalking.[/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]Good natured jesting between friends is something we all do. And, for most people, [/#000000][#000000]it can be fun. However, if it is not good natured or not between close associates, it can be [/#000000][#000000]perceived as rude and offensive. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]If you feel a strong disagreement with, or dislike for, an individual, then treat [/#000000][#000000]that person as you would "an already irritated half drunk Hell's Angel". And, either use some discretion[/#000000][#000000] with your response, or, do not join in that discussion by [/#000000][#000000]avoiding the thread altogether. [/#000000]
[#000000][/#000000]
[#000000]Thank you again to all of you great BFT members that make this a fun place to come and share our fishing experiences and adventures.
[/#000000]
[signature]