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N&V How To Tips or How Not To P_ss People Off

Many of us have, through trial and error, have learned how to post on N&V over the years. We know the ends and outs of good posting and how to express ourselves in this great history we've dedicated so much of our lives too. I would like to share some tips and rules I try to follow.

1. If your going to jump into a long string of post it's best to read the entire string before typing out the first thing that hits the old brain cells in response to what you've read at the end of the string. You'll appear less stupid that way.

2. Keep tabs of who is saying what. See the end of number 1 above.

3. Try not to cut and past the entire O.R. in one post. If I can't read it in one or two scrolls I lose interest...I know I'm guilty of this too.

4. Sarcasism is best used sparingly.

5. Keep to the point of the string.

6. Keep to the subject of the American Civil War...somehow.

7. Use the Subject line for small post.

8. Contribute, contribute contribute.

9. In a debate there must be a point and a counter point. Prove your case and then move on. Don't just post what ever came into your immediate thought box, don't wander, keep to the subject in the debate.

10. Post facts with opinions.

11. Post references with facts.

12. Always clarify; ask questions before going for the jugular. See the end of number 1 above.

13. Contribute, contribute, contribute.

14. Do not insult, demean, make general accusations against living people or their immediate family.

15. When attacked by cheap shots or insults, ignor them, say nothing. Let someone else on this board back you up. When that happens you'll find yourself apart of a brotherhood of a great group of historians.

16. Keep it fun and educational.

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David Upton

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Amen, Good post *NM*
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