How to Be Polite on Instructables(Or Any Site Like It)
Intro: How to Be Polite on Instructables(Or Any Site Like It)
This Instructable is going to show you how to be a good member on any site like Instructables. Some of you will be able to just scan through this because you already practice the etiquette, but others, well... You get what I mean. This should be pretty self explanatory as to what its about, so the intro is kept short. Please remember that I am guilty as with most of you!
P.S. This 'Ible is a collaboration! PM me about it!
P.S. This 'Ible is a collaboration! PM me about it!
STEP 1: Politeness in the Comments
It is beneficial to the user community of Instructables if you use at least some proper grammar and spellings in your comments.
Examples:
how muc dose a 555timer cos?
I see so many of these types of comments... It diminishes in the quality of the site.
Better version:
How much would a 555 Timer IC cost and where could I buy one?
DYLEGO
Notice the proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Putting your name at the end of a comment really adds to the effect, and makes you look just a little bit smarter.
Taking it a little bit too far:
I really like your Instructable, but I need help understanding part of it. My question is about the 555 Timer IC. Where would I buy one of these? I would like not to have to spend more than $10.00.
Sincerely,
DYLEGO
Now, that is great, but this IS a website. You don't HAVE to go that far. It isn't like you're writing letters...
Examples:
how muc dose a 555timer cos?
I see so many of these types of comments... It diminishes in the quality of the site.
Better version:
How much would a 555 Timer IC cost and where could I buy one?
DYLEGO
Notice the proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Putting your name at the end of a comment really adds to the effect, and makes you look just a little bit smarter.
Taking it a little bit too far:
I really like your Instructable, but I need help understanding part of it. My question is about the 555 Timer IC. Where would I buy one of these? I would like not to have to spend more than $10.00.
Sincerely,
DYLEGO
Now, that is great, but this IS a website. You don't HAVE to go that far. It isn't like you're writing letters...
STEP 2: Stating Your Opinion
No matter how much the opposite you may think, your opinion on Instructables IS valued. The writers of Instructables want to hear from you, but they don't want to hear things like this:
this ible suks *****
I have kind of censored out one word in case of youngsters, but you should be able to guess at what it is, right?
You are allowed to criticize, but PLEASE, do it constructively. We don't want the comments here to turn into the comments on Youtube, where all some people talk about is how fat a kid is or how badly he needs to...
You get the picture.
Here's a better example:
I really think you've hit on a good idea here, but your Ible may need a little more work. You have a few wrong facts in there, and they should be righted:
1. Example
2. Example
3. Example
4. Etc.
DYLEGO
Now, isn't that nicer?
this ible suks *****
I have kind of censored out one word in case of youngsters, but you should be able to guess at what it is, right?
You are allowed to criticize, but PLEASE, do it constructively. We don't want the comments here to turn into the comments on Youtube, where all some people talk about is how fat a kid is or how badly he needs to...
You get the picture.
Here's a better example:
I really think you've hit on a good idea here, but your Ible may need a little more work. You have a few wrong facts in there, and they should be righted:
1. Example
2. Example
3. Example
4. Etc.
DYLEGO
Now, isn't that nicer?
STEP 3: Etiquette in Instructables
The same rules go for your 'Ibles. You need to be nice and have good grammar, etc.
I often see things like this:
hw to make a laser ponter frm a led
When it should be this:
How to Make a Laser Pointer From a Normal LED The comments section below can be used for practice, but please don't try to make some statement to the world by purposely using horrible grammar. Also, I am not some neat freak who needs everything perfect. I. like most, am guilty of these mistakes. I used to make them all the time, but I have shaped up. Now be off! Go and make better the site! Please, give suggestions, etc. in the comments.
The End!
P.S. As for anybody who doesn't read through the 'Ible and makes very bad mistakes down below purposely, we all get to laugh at them! Mwahahahahahahaaaa!!!
I often see things like this:
hw to make a laser ponter frm a led
When it should be this:
How to Make a Laser Pointer From a Normal LED The comments section below can be used for practice, but please don't try to make some statement to the world by purposely using horrible grammar. Also, I am not some neat freak who needs everything perfect. I. like most, am guilty of these mistakes. I used to make them all the time, but I have shaped up. Now be off! Go and make better the site! Please, give suggestions, etc. in the comments.
The End!
P.S. As for anybody who doesn't read through the 'Ible and makes very bad mistakes down below purposely, we all get to laugh at them! Mwahahahahahahaaaa!!!
41 Comments
hishealer 14 years ago
What drives me nuts is the endless runon sentence with no end in sight. A couple of periods really helps! Not to mention it is usually a rambling about what the commenter had for lunch last year or something.
stranoster 15 years ago
DYLEGO 15 years ago
kelseymh 15 years ago
DYLEGO 15 years ago
fwjs28 15 years ago
kelseymh 15 years ago
DYLEGO 15 years ago
kelseymh 15 years ago
DYLEGO 15 years ago
kelseymh 15 years ago
if you were to write a letter or note of some sort, you would put your name at the beginning to introduce yourself and at the end to say goodbye.
If you send an email, do you put your name at the end? Yes.
if you were to write a letter or a note, you would put your name at both the beginning and end.
f you were to write a formal letter or note, would you forget to put your name at the end even though it is at the beginning?
I'm really talking about if you were to send someone a note, a letter was just another example.
DYLEGO 15 years ago
Lithium Rain 15 years ago
How was that, by any stretch of the imagination, Polite on Instructables? Physician, heal thyself.
DYLEGO 15 years ago
Lithium Rain 15 years ago
"Marked by or showing consideration for others, tact, and observance of accepted social usage."
Polite is not defined as good grammar and spelling. A polite person shows tact and consideration for others - something name calling does not, by any stretch of the imagination, do.
Also, I disagree with you. I do not think kelseymh is an egotistical self-centered nut who thinks his opinion is the only one out there. (Politeness restrains me from telling you what you are.)
DYLEGO 15 years ago
kelseymh 15 years ago
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DYLEGO 15 years ago
The Jamalam 15 years ago