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We would rather you not....
Vastmind
Memphis, TN Veteran
Not new to Buddhism. Not new to the internet. Definetly new to blogging. Any do's or dont's I should know? Cheat sheets? Are there things you would rather me not do?
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I am interested in hearing what the mods have to say on this.
Personally, I see a lot of requests for advice here, often times it is very serious stuff worthy of seeking out a professional...substance abuse,domestic abuse, mental illness,suicidal thoughts, and so on.
There comes a point at which someone should accept the advice of seeking therapy, rather than continually coming here to vent. Most of us are not professionals,and often feel helpless in responding to someone in pain, even though as compassionate individuals we are compelled. Even when we do not agree.
There are also times I feel we are being used by members who want to complain about, and not actually DO something about their situations, Facebook is better utilized for that - though on my Facebook it's not tolerated all that well. Shrug.
Not to do...don't stop being curious, there is much to learn from some of the members here.
Seriously?
Conduct yourself with respect, consideration, mindfulness and keep a clean mouth.
Normal rules of social interaction apply.
There are no hard and fast rules, because frankly, if you're an adult, you should have gathered enough information oh how to behave, by now, anyway.
Basically, as @hubris mentioned, not trying to use this community as a source of free therapy or as a suicide watch would be greatly appreciated. We're just normal people. As @federica mentioned, being polite is really about it.
Welcome to Newbuddhist!
I think if you stick mostly to buddhist posts, your contributions will be more than welcome. We need some new blood afround here.
Namaste
We need "General Banter". Certain types of Buddhist questions go in General Banter, as well as the cool science shows and articles. I'll defend General Banter to the end! :grr: :sawed:
http://newbuddhist.com/discussion/13374/the-return-of-general-banter#Item_16 has some tips on how to select which categories you want to look at.
Namaste
“When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky” --(Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta)
Frequently.
:rolleyes:
First of all, it tends to lead to highly disjointed threads, and secondly, you read a blocked person's comments if they're quoted by someone else, anyway.
Thirdly, if you need to block a person, is it they who are weak-willed - or you?
The difference between heaven and nirvana (one) is that in heaven when a being comes who is suffering the beings in heaven which are full of positive feelings and emotions get bummed out. Next thing they expel that person from heaven.
But in heaven it doesn't last forever. Death comes without warning and eventually the brightest and most beautiful in heaven soon find that their beautiful raiment is faiding. They have aches and pains. And their iphone does not work anymore. It is at this time that they realize that their rebirth is uncertain as is it even uncertain what happens at death at all.
Meanwhile those who have forged heart connections with beings to liberate all beings from samsara... these beings have a reliable refuge. They can let go into the mandala of awakened beings. I don't think I will ever regret a kind word to someone who is suicidal, depressed, or has a cat that won't stop eating mice.
Chang-chup semni rinpoche
machie pana chie jur-chik
chiepa nyampa mepa-tang
kongne kongdu pelwar sho.
Precious bodhicitta, may it arise in those in whom it has not yet arisen. Wherever it has arisen, may it never deteriorate but progress, ever more and more.
bodhisattva committment and vow
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--- Any significance to the face I was assigned?
but you can change your avatar if you wish by downloading your own image of choice....
Serious with a wink, you know?
I would like a post of mine reviewed prior to me starting the discussion.
What are our Sangha procedures for this?
Thanks
But generally, it's not necessary....
However, if you think it warrants inspection, do go ahead....
what Iktomi says is spot on (I would say that - Brian said it first!
Put it this way - what you find is frowned upon in other forums, will probably raise an eyebrow or two here....
I have been to a different Buddhist forum where not only are off-topic posts discouraged, they are regularly deleted, and the posters get their wrists slapped....
We honestly try to not be heavy-handed, but occasionally there will be the poster who will just push the argument a little too far, or will purposely goad, snipe, flame, troll and even swear like a trooper (there is no expletive-auto-delete function here) and they give us little option but to chuck 'em out.
I've been here since 2005, and I think I've banned about one per year....
Mod's have their detractors, and they have their admirers....
to be honest, I take a leaf out of Kipling's book and "Meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two impostors just the same"...
It's a thankless task, but someone has to do it, and being human, we try our best.
We don't always get it right, but believe me when I tell you that we mod's and Admin regularly discuss procedure, to ensure continuity....
Hope that helps.
I should read over the rules.
there are no written rules or guidelines, other than in the post - I also posted above.
third one in, I think....
When has Aunt Fede not kept a tidy home AND given great advice?
-If truth were told...Aunts always make the best tea too-
Gratitude for all your efforts towards my practice.
Thank-you.
May all beings you encounter on this forum have realization of compassion and awareness. May these beings treat you as such.
May you continue on this forum as the heart feels it right.
Translation: I don't like where this argument is going.
Discuss freely