All really good points!
Especially re: multiple threads. To be perfectly honest if I see someone with 10 active support threads at one time I really don't feel like replying because either they can't possibly be taking anyone's advice on board if they're making repeated threads about identical problems, just using different words or they have no understanding about how their multiple threads are leading to others getting less support.
Also there are some members who repeatedly ask for support, yet never give any themselves. I know this because I've wondered it about some people, checked all their posts and they've never given anything back. (I'm not talking aobut when you are struggling too much to support others, I'm talking about over entire time spent at RYL). Personally I find it hard to show compassion for these members when I know they are giving nothing back to this community, they are leeches!
Politeness, politeness,politeness! If you don't like the advice/information someone offers you, please just accept it graciously. Yes I realise some people are overly harsh in their replies and I don't mean put up with flaming or bullying, just if you don't like someone's advice, just thank them for replying and if applicable state why their advice wouldn't work for you/flaws in their reasoning. Don't use the word whatever on it's own please, it's so rude and dismissive!
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