User blog:IEmbargo/Defence Against Trolls on a Public Forum - Part Three

First, please remember on the iCarly pages that we are all on the same side. It has got far too contentious around here. The Seddie page has given many examples of what NOT to do on an open forum.

The first thing is to be respectful of everyone else. That means no ad hominem attacks against users, no ad hominem attacks against actors, actresses, etc., no false generalisations, no false dichotomies, no baiting, and above all, try to be self-aware.

The second thing is if you are on a public forum, then you may be antagonists, but getting into a huff or being accusatory gets you nowhere. The people you run into online are not worth getting upset over - including us. Most importantly, rather than typing something you regret, get up and shelf your internet access

Lastly, just as I mentioned in my shipping blog, remember that people who disagree with you are not necessarily being uncritical of those they support, overly harsh on those you support, etc. Odds are they have a different point of view from you; to that person, her/his point of view is (emotionally) more valid than yours. Moreover, you have blind spots and biases that may be perfectly justified to you that won't appear so to others.