This forum sets standards for editing for many reasons, most of which are outlined within the FAQ section. The editorial policy clearly outlines and respects the difference between writing abilities and so forth, though we give clear ideas and methods to help poor spellers through using Firefox instead of Internet Explorer, as Firefox can addon a spell checker for most languages and regions within the world.

We outline that it is requested for all members to punctuate their posts to respect all members ability to read them easily, in paragraphs, as anxiety often limits many to reading in small sections rather than long novels.

As a result of sending several requests to DL to conform to editorial policy, and failed to respond or conform, I have put her in moderation where all her posts will be deleted before users see them until such time as they conform to the minimum standards requested for all users benefits.

This is an example, I will not make excuses nor will I allow exceptions upon the forum as it is a community. Rules exist for community consistency, nothing more, nothing less. Please respect these rules or go back to moderation, simple as that. I am very easy to please, very easy.... just follow the very few and simple rules here, respect others, and all is good. If not, be moderated.

I know the editorial policy hasn't changed, but is the policy of putting people in moderation for non compliance relatively new? I'm asking because I'm remembering others who consistently disregarded the editorial policy (maybe a few months ago), and they were never moderated.

I have seen some posts that were so difficult to read that I just gave up or ignored them entirely. That is kind of sad because the content may have been worthwhile even though it was poorly presented.

My remarks are not intended to criticize the editorial policy. I guess I don't understand why someone would go through the trouble of making a lengthy post and not bother to make an effort to punctuate it so people can understand the message.

I have a similar problem Ruddy. It doesn't matter who is posting, but if people don't use paragraph breaks, punctuation and spelling, and/or if they use too many emoticons, I simply can't read the message. I have autism, and originally I thought that was why I had difficulty, but it seems others here have the same problem too. It's nice to know I'm not the only one.

Another member reported this thread as they thought is was a bully tactic or the like. As I stated to them, and will state again now, it is merely the open disclosure policy in which I hold with members. I did things privately with DL first, I was ignored. So no Evie, it is not typical that a person go into moderation for this, as they usually listen and respond to my requests/warnings, and they adopt the policy whilst here.

I don't care what people do at other forums or the like, but I request atleast some basic aspects here in grammar, spelling and punctuation. Yes, we cater for all people, yet people are not stupid and can respond to multiple requests and then multiple warnings, and well... when I don't even get a response I take it the person simply does not want to conform to forum policy, hence moderation. Rules fit us all, not just some.

Some people are made examples through open disclosure, so be it, some are not. As you both stated above, most people here with anxiety struggle to read posts that are not punctuated with atleast minimum spelling and paragraphing. This is how these points became editorial policy in the first place, through member discussion and what members needed as a majority.

I suggest firefox on the left side, the dictionary to assist, and if you do that and break up your writing into easily identifiable paragraphs, typically a person with the most severe anxiety can still read it in part, rest, come back and continue without it confusing them.

Thanks for both your words.... I do like feedback, positive or negative.

Personally, I appreciated the kind reminder referring to the editorial policy. I do understand its importance. Quite honestly, I appreciated seeing this thread. And I'll leave it at that.

Even I, who enjoys coloring outside the lines of life's policies and rules, can comply. Also, I believe in accountability. I wouldn't be who I am today if I wasn't held accountable.

I have now posted an open disclosure poll for the decision of this matter here on out....

Open Disclosure Policy To Forum Members - Yes or No?

Totally agree Tude. When I post on other forums around the web, I learn and must respect their policies and ways of doing things. They do things their way based on their membership. New members would challenge them also... change this, what about this, etc. These are all nothing new to any person who owns a community or moderates upon one. You would know exactly the issues that arise through constantly having members want to apply their stamp upon the forum, or having the forum change to suit them. It is frustrating at times, though I have been in the online game for near 12 years, and lets just say.... there isn't much I haven't seen or been challenged with.

People must simply respect the rules of any community they go to or are part off. If they don't then the choice is to leave that community. This applies to all online communities, as no community have I ever seen just allows anything goes or adopts new principles constantly based on requests from new members. A new member doesn't even know how that particular forum works or runs until spending a good month upon it reading and posting.

Members must know moderators, know what they will and will not allow, then they push the boundaries if that is their way within those guidelines, not just blatantly ignore them or attempt to create their own. No secret, I don't tolerate much BS. I gave four warnings before making the decision to moderate this member, none of which I got a reply to just say, "no probs, sorry, I hadn't see it and didn't know"... na da. Above those four private warnings I posted editorial notes to the users posts when editing, still nothing. One sure way to get moderated is to ignore the forum rules in which all members agree to abide, myself included, if they are going to participate here.

I see the majority is still holding strong though..... quite a major swing to open disclosure remaining.

Well. I have dyslexia. Quite severe. So. My opinion - if I can follow the editorial policy, anyone can.

Jim.