Dharma Wheel Etiquette Tips

[Wesley1982]

Any etiquette tips on how to use Dharma Wheel forum? -(what to do and what not to do)-

[gregkavarnos]

Give clear explanations of the points you are trying to put across when posting in a thread?

[Wesley1982]

oh, excuse me if I don't elaborate a point. I've reduced this form of communication to "text-messaging" and not explaining enough in more detail

[gregkavarnos]

Text messaging does not make for insightful discussion. It's bad ettiquette.

[Mr. G]

Stay focused on your topic
Provide citations when possible
Use common sense

More can be read in our Terms of Service:

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3591

[Wesley1982]

Text messaging does not make for insightful discussion. It's bad ettiquette.

I can type a complete paragraph.

[gregkavarnos]

For most in depth analysis a single paragraph is not enough (unless it is painstakingly detailed and well written).

[duckfiasco]

Don't get too attached to views and opinion. One of the most wonderful things about a place like this with people knowingly on the same path is the possibility to see things in a new way.

[asunthatneversets]

Don't get too attached to views and opinion. One of the most wonderful things about a place like this with people knowingly on the same path is the possibility to see things in a new way.

Good advice, and when disagreements arise the flawless exit strategy is to agree to disagree. Respect everyone's view even if it contrasts yours. For example Mr. Kavarnos and I have agreed to disagree a few times and it's a great thing, I think he's a wonderful person. Celebrate diversity.

[Wesley1982]

For most in depth analysis a single paragraph is not enough (unless it is painstakingly detailed and well written).

Ok, if you want a in-depth meaningful discussion, anyone can start with this question in a thread about the Buddhacharita texts.

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=8682

[gregkavarnos]

No, I don't want any old in-depth discussion, you asked for etiquette tips and I offered that when YOU post a statement in a thread it should be descriptive enough so that it adds a degree of meaningful insight and depth to a discussion. Otherwise it's just a waste of cyberspace.

[Wesley1982]

No, I don't want any old in-depth discussion, you asked for etiquette tips and I offered that when YOU post a statement in a thread it should be descriptive enough so that it adds a degree of meaningful insight and depth to a discussion. Otherwise it's just a waste of cyberspace.

You're just being a little difficult. That's all

[gregkavarnos]

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[Wesley1982]

You seem to think you need meticulous & elaborate explanations about whatever subject - Didn't the historical Buddha simplify things for us?..

[Kunga Lhadzom]

You seem to think you need meticulous & elaborate explanations about whatever subject - Didn't the historical Buddha simplify things for us?..

Don't be so flippant. Respect those that have gone before you [have been students/Buddhists for a long time.]