Civility on the Forum

[Rattlesnake Gal]

A little while ago I was reading the new posts and came across the thread Illegal use of HP placard at Wolfeboro Town dock.

I was extremely shocked and disappointed that the thread had already been locked up - just over six hours after it had been posted!

This issue is an example of a perfect topic to discuss on this lake related forum.
It affects many of us and will be a growing issue with other lakeside towns in the future.
Coming up with a reasonable solution that might serve everyone, would be fantastic. We could make a difference!

When you are sitting at your computer and visiting our great Forum, please consider this a private gathering at a friend’s home.

This Forum is not anonymous! We are family here and members should be treated as such.

That is not to say that topics cannot be debated from all points of view. There is no reason to take a thread to a nasty level just because you are not face-to-face.

Please be considerate and use common sense when making any post.

If you are hiding a crude word with a picture or punctuation, you know you’ve overstepped the boundaries and you should step away from your computer!

If someone does post in this manner and it is aimed at you, carefully consider your options on how to proceed.

You can wait until the moderator sees the post and it will get deleted.
The offender will most likely be put under moderation. Don’t get drawn in!

Another option is to report the post to the moderator.

If you directly address the post, do not stoop to their level! Keep it civil and let this person know they have overstepped Forum rules.

Being under moderation on the Forum sounds like it is very frustrating experience.
Your posts will become buried and no one will see them.
Who wants that?!

I would like to appeal to the Webmaster to delete the offending posts from the aforementioned thread and reopen the topic for discussion.
A couple Forum members got off track, but we could begin again.
Thank you for your consideration.

I’m climbing down from my soapbox now. I love this Forum and have great affection and respect for everyone here.



Let's all have fun and share our enjoyment of of Lake Winnipesaukee at this wonderful playground we call the Forum.

With sincerity from your friend and Forum family member,


Celia