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We will likely be issuing some new Policies / Guidelines for the ChronoCentric Discussion Forums, but I wanted to post a couple of thoughts regarding some of the recent messages. I will post them as my personal opinions; depending on the opinions of other participants, these thoughts may (or may not) become part of these new Policies.
Some random ideas: - we should not use the forum to describe our grievances / problems with specific transactions, with named sellers (or buyers). I mean, what is the educational purpose? Do people enjoy watching these fights? In my view, this is not the stuff for this type of forum. If you want to see it, go to a wrestling match, watch "Court TV" or chase the ambulances to the see the really ugly wrecks. But it's not the type of discussion that we want here.
- under some circumstances, it might be appropriate and educational to discuss a grievance on a "no-names" basis. how much should you be able to deduct if the watch is not as described? when should you ask for your money back? on a no-names basis, these discussions can be valuable to our readers and to those actually involved in a controversy.
- we should not discuss the reputations or practices of named individuals on this forum. this subject is just too controversial, and lends itself to abuse. there are other "good-guys / bad-guys" websites that exist for this purpose; this is not one of our purposes.
- if you want information about the reputation or recent practices of a particular person, then you should be free to seek this type of information. responses should be delivered by private e-mail, rather than through this forum.
- posting under multiple, fictitous names is wrong and grounds for being banned from the forum . . . no defenses; no excuses; it's just plain wrong.
- we should require civility / courtesy as a condition of participating in this forum.
Jeff,
Here is some potential verbiage… - Do not use the discussion forums to describe detailed grievances/problems of transactions that name specific sellers (or buyers. Watchnet.com offers Dealwatch forum for the purpose of discussing watch deals gone bad. They also offer Good Guys for the purpose of discussing the good guys to do business with. Read the guidelines of that forum (obey them too) and participate as you see fit.
- Under some circumstances, it may be appropriate and educational to discuss a grievance on a "no-names" basis. Examples:
- How much should you be able to deduct if the watch is not as described?
- When should you ask for your money back?
On a no-names basis, these discussions can be valuable to our readers and to those actually involved in a controversy. Discussions on these topics and of that "tact" will be permitted but be subject to removal at moderator's discretion. - Unless you are praising the reputations or practices of named individuals on this forum you should not discuss them. This goes back to "If you can't say nothing nice about someone, don't say anything at all about them". Denigrating someone's reputation lends itself to abuse.
- If you seek information on the reputation/practices of a specific individual it is permissible to post a query and ask that referrals be delivered by private email. Responses may be removed at moderator discretion without notice (or regret).
- Posting under multiple, fictitous names is wrong and grounds for being banned from the forum . . . no defenses; no excuses; it's just plain wrong. Pick a name/nickname/handle and use it or make it clear who you are. Spoofing is not tolerated.
- While we can't require civility / courtesy as a condition of participation in the forum, a demonstrated and continued lack of civility and courtesy can end your participation in this forum, quickly.
What do you think? |
