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What makes an effective post/poster?
A couple of reasons we all post here is to connect with other like minded folks, and to help birds and their parronts. But some posts are more effective than others.
Here are a few suggestions:
-Respect for other people's opinions is a must, and is in fact one of the forum rules. With as many members as we have from all over the world, listening to other points of view is crucial. If you have a different opinion, please share it, but do so respectfully. There are many ways to get a desired outcome, and listening to others opinions can help all who read the thread to learn.
-Reading the previous posts in a thread before replying. You may find that someone has already covered what you were going to say, and if you have something to add, that's great. You also may find the answers to your questions, which keeps the OP from having to repeat themselves over and over again.
-Avoid mentioning only one member you are hoping to hear from when posting a question. This will kill a thread quickly, and you may be missing out on other people who have just as much experience who won't post their recommendations.
-Using the Like (and other Reactions) Button appropriately. The Like Button is a wonderful way to thank someone for taking the time to post on your thread, or to show agreement with someone's post. It can also be a polite way to disagree with someone's post by not using it if you don't want to post a rebuttal, or you can use one of the other reactions. If you hover over where it says "Like" that shows you the other reactions that are available.
-Incredibly long posts should be the exception rather than the norm. There may be some wonderful information in the midst of these posts, but many will not see it because there is simply too much text to want to read through. Some questions require longer responses, and some don't. Sometimes self editing a post will reach many more people and get the point across better.
One other thing we want to add is that none of our members are CAVs (as far as I know). Nothing should substitute for a CAV opinion, no matter how much experience the person has.
We would also like to address something that has started to happen frequently here on the forum.
We have members from all across the globe, and many come here for help. They are sometimes bombarded with advice to see a CAV (Certified Avian Vet) after the person states there isn't one, or given advice on what products they should be using. It is always good to recommend a CAV, and a few members have gone above and beyond at helping the OP find one in their area. But repeating it over and over after the person states that they do not have access to one can be counterproductive. Quite a few countries have little choice in using a CAV, or the chance to purchase products that are commonly available in the US. We need to remember that anyone who comes here to ask for help has the best interest of their bird in mind, and the fact that lack of products or access to a CAV does not change that. Rather than passing judgement on them, we should all be trying to help by finding out what they do have available, and thinking outside the box.
The forum is here to help birds from everywhere, and it can be disheartening for someone who reached out for help to be shamed because they do not have the same access that so many enjoy.
We would like to ask that our members keep this in mind when trying to help, because the birds' welfare should be the main concern.
We welcome your thoughts as this forum belongs to all of us, and anything that improves it is a win for us all.
~ The Mod Team
A couple of reasons we all post here is to connect with other like minded folks, and to help birds and their parronts. But some posts are more effective than others.
Here are a few suggestions:
-Respect for other people's opinions is a must, and is in fact one of the forum rules. With as many members as we have from all over the world, listening to other points of view is crucial. If you have a different opinion, please share it, but do so respectfully. There are many ways to get a desired outcome, and listening to others opinions can help all who read the thread to learn.
-Reading the previous posts in a thread before replying. You may find that someone has already covered what you were going to say, and if you have something to add, that's great. You also may find the answers to your questions, which keeps the OP from having to repeat themselves over and over again.
-Avoid mentioning only one member you are hoping to hear from when posting a question. This will kill a thread quickly, and you may be missing out on other people who have just as much experience who won't post their recommendations.
-Using the Like (and other Reactions) Button appropriately. The Like Button is a wonderful way to thank someone for taking the time to post on your thread, or to show agreement with someone's post. It can also be a polite way to disagree with someone's post by not using it if you don't want to post a rebuttal, or you can use one of the other reactions. If you hover over where it says "Like" that shows you the other reactions that are available.
-Incredibly long posts should be the exception rather than the norm. There may be some wonderful information in the midst of these posts, but many will not see it because there is simply too much text to want to read through. Some questions require longer responses, and some don't. Sometimes self editing a post will reach many more people and get the point across better.
One other thing we want to add is that none of our members are CAVs (as far as I know). Nothing should substitute for a CAV opinion, no matter how much experience the person has.
We would also like to address something that has started to happen frequently here on the forum.
We have members from all across the globe, and many come here for help. They are sometimes bombarded with advice to see a CAV (Certified Avian Vet) after the person states there isn't one, or given advice on what products they should be using. It is always good to recommend a CAV, and a few members have gone above and beyond at helping the OP find one in their area. But repeating it over and over after the person states that they do not have access to one can be counterproductive. Quite a few countries have little choice in using a CAV, or the chance to purchase products that are commonly available in the US. We need to remember that anyone who comes here to ask for help has the best interest of their bird in mind, and the fact that lack of products or access to a CAV does not change that. Rather than passing judgement on them, we should all be trying to help by finding out what they do have available, and thinking outside the box.
The forum is here to help birds from everywhere, and it can be disheartening for someone who reached out for help to be shamed because they do not have the same access that so many enjoy.
We would like to ask that our members keep this in mind when trying to help, because the birds' welfare should be the main concern.
We welcome your thoughts as this forum belongs to all of us, and anything that improves it is a win for us all.
~ The Mod Team
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