Some more do's and don'ts on the board

[Chas]

You are too kind. The trouble is the uneducated(sorry) kilt wearer who is desperately trying to get things right is being fed false,even if well intentioned, information by those that do not know what they are talking about. "The blind leading the blind", if you like. Now I grant you that there are ways of passing on helpful information to assist the new kilt wearer without putting him off and some of us do try with varying amounts of success. However "Redshank" ,me and others do despair at the" looking good" type comment when it is patently obvious that they don't!

The frustration that "Redshank" has just shown is frankly, quite understandable. The only way to get the message across is plain speaking and be known for it, and any one who has read "Redshank's" posts knows full well that he is more than helpful to anyone who needs it, courteous and honest! Nevertheless he is quite correct to point out the dangers of the false praise that haunts this website.

I agree. I get so frustrated when I see a reply to a post, that is so obviously wrong. How many times have we seen a reply saying 'Well Done' or 'Good Job' or 'Wear it Well', when the OP has delivered bad news or a complaint about a kilt or services. I sometimes wonder if members post purely to boost their post count.

Regards

Chas

[Panache]

I agree. I get so frustrated when I see a reply to a post, that is so obviously wrong. How many times have we seen a reply saying 'Well Done' or 'Good Job' or 'Wear it Well', when the OP has delivered bad news or a complaint about a kilt or services. I sometimes wonder if members post purely to boost their post count.

Regards

Chas

Chas,

I am in agreement with you that it is frustrating to read posts where the writer obviously didn't read the original post or the responses thereafter.

I always try to read the full thread before responding out of respect and courtesy to all those that have contributed to the thread.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[Chas]

Chas,

I am in agreement with you that it is frustrating to read posts where the writer obviously didn't read the original post or the responses thereafter.

I always try to read the full thread before responding out of respect and courtesy to all those that have contributed to the thread.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

Jamie

I find it is like walking a tightrope.

As a manager, I have had to be critical of people to their face - SO EASY. Reading the body language, projecting the same back, smiling, tone of voice, pausing, emphasis, tilt of the head, just the right gestures. All of these put together can turn a severe disciplinary meeting into team building exercises.

But in print - so difficult. So often, I have composed a reply only to abandon it, because I know that I will not be able to project adequately what I want to say or that my words might be misconstrued.

Regards

Chas