Forum etiquette - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Gridlock · 28-06-2005, 08:37 PM

Ok, i've had a bash at some basic forum etiquette, please feel free to add or amend to it....

Alex

Gridlock · 28-06-2005, 08:38 PM

Forum Etiquette

If you are new to the board:

Make your first post an introduction in the general post section, it doesn’t have to be long – just a couple of lines about how old you are, where you’re from, how long you’ve been training, what you are trying to achieve etc.

If you have been reading the board for a while you are probably already familiar with some of the ‘regulars’ personalities, the ‘in jokes’ and general banter that goes around, you must remember though until you have made a few posts no-one knows anything about you – hold off joining in the jokes and insults (especially those of a more personal nature) until you are a bit more established.

The best way to become part of the board is just to get stuck in and start posting, don’t feel scared, no-one is going to attack you for having an opinion as long as you don’t come across too aggressively and are willing to accept that you may not always be right, a simple IMO (in my opinion) at the beginning of a post is enough to show you are not challenging anyone.

A lot of the bonding between UK-M members takes place on MSN. Send a PM to some other members with your MSN email address and most will add you to their list.

General workings of the board

There are four types of member: Administrators – this is just Paul Govier and Lorian They own and manage the board, they out rank everyone on here and what they say goes. If you have a technical problem these are the guys to contact. Moderators – The moderators are hand picked members who have made an outstanding contribution to the board, they are here to keep the board running smoothly. This includes editing posts, locking threads that get out of hand, displining and banning members who break the rules, you are allowed to disagree with a mod but you will never win a personal attack. Treat them with respect. Normal members – this is anyone who has joined the board. Lurkers – these are people of read the board but have not registered as members and never contribute, come in out of the cold it’ nice in here.

Post count – this is just that, the number of posts someone has made, as a general rule of thumb the more posts someone has the more respected they are on the board – this is not always the case though!

Rep points – These are represented by the green boxes members have below their name, the more boxes the better their reputation. You can give positive and negative points to any other member by clicking on the picture of the scales in any of their posts, you do not have to leave your name but it is considered extremely cowardly to leave negative points anonymously. Again the more reps someone has the more respected they are – this is not always the case.

Etiquette

CAPITAL LETTERS ARE CONSIDERED SHOUTING – it is difficult to read and highly irritating.

Don’t post multiple copies of the same message – pick the most appropriate place and post it there.

When starting a new thread make the title relevant and descriptive.

Try to make sure that a thread has not been posted before – use the search feature – the exception to this rules seems to be ‘music’ threads.

If you are replying to a post further up the thread always include a quote from the post so everyone know what particular statement you are replying to.

Don’t quote a whole post if it is long – just pick the relevant section, quoting a 500 word post just to add ‘I agree’ is considered bad form.

Don’t post consecutively, there is no need to post reply after reply in the same thread – if you want to add to something you have just said use the edit feature.

Stay on topic, taking someone elses thread off into another subject is called hijacking and is rude.

“flaming” is insulting another users post, opinion, subject, grammar in an attempt to pick an online fight. Debate and disagreement are fine but rudeness, insulting posts, personal attacks or inflammatory posts are not.

Spam is forbidden

Take everything you read with a pinch of salt. Remember all posts are just opinions, your health is at stake, make sure you have the full information before risking it

It is impossible to detect someones tone or manner in written posts, try not to take anything the wrong way or post anything that could be taken the wrong way. – a smiley makes it alright!

As a general rule of thumb the more replies a thread receives the better the post is, if all your threads are running to over two pages you a proably making a good contribution to the board, If you make a post that struggles to get two replies you should probably think twice before posting similar again

If you are an older member and someone makes an introduction – be friendly and welcoming, writing a first post can be daunting, lets make people want to keep posting at UK-M.

You should be aware that most members access UK-M from work, all posts should therefore be suitable for public viewing, If you are posting something that is not suitable try and put it in one of the private forums and mark it clearly NWS - not work safe

Try to keep swearing to a minimum in your posts, it is very frustrating trying to decipher pages of censored words, creative spelling to avoid the censor becomes tedious after a while and reduces the perceived integrity of the post

Be aware that everything you write on UK-M is published in the public domain, anyone could read this forum and that includes children. If you would say something to someone in person you should not say it on here

If you ask a question on a thread and get answers it is good form to add a post at the end thanking people for their help and letting everyone know which solution worked for you. This also helps any other users that may suffer the same problem at a later date.

Don't self promote your own website/business the moment you sign up, you should contribute something to the board and get a few posts under your belt first.

If a moderator locks or deletes a thread that is the end of the disscussion. You should not try to re-open debate by starting another thread or hijacking an existing one. If you really feel you need to resolve the issue PM the Mod to explain or resolve it with the other member via PM.

If someone posts a picture

It takes a lot of guts to post your picture on here, when commenting always be positive. If you have noticed a bad point on someones body you can bet they are already well aware of it themselves, If you are going to point out a bad point at least be positive about it for instance: If you notice someone has a vastly under-developed chest you could say something like 'all you need now is to bring your chest up to standard and you will look awesome' or maybe you could offer some practical advice 'incline bench press would really hit your upper chest and get some great mass on it'

in short - no-one wants to hear bad things about themselves, you also need to consider where that person has come from and what they have achieved, someone who has always been vastly overweight and has managed to shift 60lbs has made as much of an achievement IMO as someone who has just won their 3rd show

Lee · 28-06-2005, 08:54 PM

nice post, covered virtually everything

Timmy Smooth · 28-06-2005, 08:56 PM

This is bang-on good! Expect your Reps to go platinum!!!

DB · 28-06-2005, 08:58 PM

nice grid nice

***Lorian*** · 28-06-2005, 10:33 PM

A great post - thank you.

Making this one a sticky.

L

Gridlock · 28-06-2005, 10:51 PM

Forum Lingo

IMO - in my opinion
IMHO - In my honest opinion
LOL - Laugh(ing) out loud
LMAO - Laugh(ing) my ass off
PMSL - P1ss(ing) myself laughing
ROFL -Roll(ing) on the floor laughing
NWS - Not work safe
Not Winger Safe -Something disgusting, usually with excessive hair:(

Troll - someone who makes posts with the sole purpose of stirring up trouble/arguments

BUMP - When you post on a thread it automatically moves to the top of the forum where more people see it, by making a post saying 'bump' you are literally bumping it up the forum where it is more likely to be noticed and replied to. People often also use this as a statement of aggreement to what has already been said

flaming - Insulting another users post, opinion, subject, grammar or pretty much anything in an attempt to pick an online fight. Rudeness, insulting posts, personal attacks or inflammatory posts.

sweet_FA · 28-06-2005, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gridlock

BUMP - When you post on a thread it automatically moves to the top of the forum where more people see it, by making a post saying 'bump' you are literally bumping it up the forum where it is more likely to be noticed and replied to. People often also use this as a statement of aggreement to what has already been said

FInally, i know what this means, thought u were just all using gangsta Wessssside, Eassssside, whatever side, homey slang!!!

;) lol

Timmy Smooth · 29-06-2005, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet_FA

FInally, i know what this means, thought u were just all using gangsta Wessssside, Eassssside, whatever side, homey slang!!!

;) lol

Dang, MOFO, I thought I woz!!

Keep 'em coming, Grid, excellent work.

**Great White** · 29-06-2005, 09:01 AM

Sweet

Thanks for this Gridlock!

samurai69 · 29-06-2005, 09:58 AM

More Abbreviations

Hope they help, it took me ages to work out what people were talking about

Definitions of Slang Terminology

ALA= Alpha Lipoic Acid
AS = Anabolic Steroids
AR = Androgen Receptor
BA = benzyl alcohol
BB = Body Builder or Body Building
BRO = You and I
CASE = The body part of a syringe
CC = cubic centimeter (one thousandth of a liter)
CLEN = Clenbuterol
CNS = Central Nervous System
CYP = Testosterone Cypionate
DART =Syringe/Needle
DBOL = Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)
DECA = Nandrolone Decanoate
DHT = Dihydrotestosterone
DNP = Dinitrophenol
DRINK WINNY = Yes you can drink Winny
ECA = Ephedrine/Caffeine/Aspirin
ED = Every Day
ENTH = Testosterone Enanthate
EOD = Every other day
EQ = Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate)
FINA = Finaplix (Trenbolone Acetate)
GEAR= steroids
GH = Growth Hormone
GHB = GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE growth hormone
GYNO = Gynomastica (Bitch tits)
HGH = Human Growth Hormone
HPTA = Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis
IGF = Insulin Growth Factor
INJ = Inject, Injection
LH = Leutenizing Hormone
MCG = Micrograms
MG = Milligrams
ML = Milliliters
NYC = Norephedrine Yohimbe Caffiene
NOLVA = Nolvaldex
OTC = Over the counter
PCT = post cyckle therapy
PIN = Needle
PRIMO = Primobolan, Primobolan Depot
PROP = Testosterone Propionate
SLIN = Insulin
SUST = Sustanon
T3 = Thyroid Hormone
TEST = Testosterone
TREN = Trenbolone
WINNY = Winstrol-V (Stanozolol)
17 AA = 17 Alpha Alkylated
1cc = 1ml

CRS = Can't remember ****
ot = off topic
O/T = off topic
LOL = Laugh out loud
LMAO = Laughing my ass off
LMFAO = laughing my fu(king ass off
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off
ROFLMFAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my fu(king ass off
ROFLMGDMFAO = rolling on the floor laughing my god damn mother fu(king ass off
BTW = By the way
IMO = In my opinion
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IMHO = In my honest opinion
WTF = What the fu(k
stfu = shut the fu(k up
AAFLB = Accronims are for lazy bastards

cant remember where i got this from, but respect to who ever it was

Kel · 29-06-2005, 12:53 PM

good post

the_gre8t_1ne · 29-06-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy Smooth

Dang, MOFO, I thought I woz!!

.

LMAO

your a funny little frog!

the_gre8t_1ne · 29-06-2005, 01:37 PM

This is a gr8 Post Grid Restepa!!

Jock · 15-07-2005, 07:08 PM

Quote:

cant remember where i got this from, but respect to who ever it was

Err that was me now gimmie my rep points!!!!

j/k

28-06-2005, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gridlock A diamond in the rough Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,229	Forum etiquette Ok, i've had a bash at some basic forum etiquette, please feel free to add or amend to it.... Alex __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

28-06-2005, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gridlock A diamond in the rough Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,229	Forum Etiquette If you are new to the board: Make your first post an introduction in the general post section, it doesn’t have to be long – just a couple of lines about how old you are, where you’re from, how long you’ve been training, what you are trying to achieve etc. If you have been reading the board for a while you are probably already familiar with some of the ‘regulars’ personalities, the ‘in jokes’ and general banter that goes around, you must remember though until you have made a few posts no-one knows anything about you – hold off joining in the jokes and insults (especially those of a more personal nature) until you are a bit more established. The best way to become part of the board is just to get stuck in and start posting, don’t feel scared, no-one is going to attack you for having an opinion as long as you don’t come across too aggressively and are willing to accept that you may not always be right, a simple IMO (in my opinion) at the beginning of a post is enough to show you are not challenging anyone. A lot of the bonding between UK-M members takes place on MSN. Send a PM to some other members with your MSN email address and most will add you to their list. General workings of the board There are four types of member: Administrators – this is just Paul Govier and Lorian They own and manage the board, they out rank everyone on here and what they say goes. If you have a technical problem these are the guys to contact. Moderators – The moderators are hand picked members who have made an outstanding contribution to the board, they are here to keep the board running smoothly. This includes editing posts, locking threads that get out of hand, displining and banning members who break the rules, you are allowed to disagree with a mod but you will never win a personal attack. Treat them with respect. Normal members – this is anyone who has joined the board. Lurkers – these are people of read the board but have not registered as members and never contribute, come in out of the cold it’ nice in here. Post count – this is just that, the number of posts someone has made, as a general rule of thumb the more posts someone has the more respected they are on the board – this is not always the case though! Rep points – These are represented by the green boxes members have below their name, the more boxes the better their reputation. You can give positive and negative points to any other member by clicking on the picture of the scales in any of their posts, you do not have to leave your name but it is considered extremely cowardly to leave negative points anonymously. Again the more reps someone has the more respected they are – this is not always the case. Etiquette CAPITAL LETTERS ARE CONSIDERED SHOUTING – it is difficult to read and highly irritating. Don’t post multiple copies of the same message – pick the most appropriate place and post it there. When starting a new thread make the title relevant and descriptive. Try to make sure that a thread has not been posted before – use the search feature – the exception to this rules seems to be ‘music’ threads. If you are replying to a post further up the thread always include a quote from the post so everyone know what particular statement you are replying to. Don’t quote a whole post if it is long – just pick the relevant section, quoting a 500 word post just to add ‘I agree’ is considered bad form. Don’t post consecutively, there is no need to post reply after reply in the same thread – if you want to add to something you have just said use the edit feature. Stay on topic, taking someone elses thread off into another subject is called hijacking and is rude. “flaming” is insulting another users post, opinion, subject, grammar in an attempt to pick an online fight. Debate and disagreement are fine but rudeness, insulting posts, personal attacks or inflammatory posts are not. Spam is forbidden Take everything you read with a pinch of salt. Remember all posts are just opinions, your health is at stake, make sure you have the full information before risking it It is impossible to detect someones tone or manner in written posts, try not to take anything the wrong way or post anything that could be taken the wrong way. – a smiley makes it alright! As a general rule of thumb the more replies a thread receives the better the post is, if all your threads are running to over two pages you a proably making a good contribution to the board, If you make a post that struggles to get two replies you should probably think twice before posting similar again If you are an older member and someone makes an introduction – be friendly and welcoming, writing a first post can be daunting, lets make people want to keep posting at UK-M. You should be aware that most members access UK-M from work, all posts should therefore be suitable for public viewing, If you are posting something that is not suitable try and put it in one of the private forums and mark it clearly NWS - not work safe Try to keep swearing to a minimum in your posts, it is very frustrating trying to decipher pages of censored words, creative spelling to avoid the censor becomes tedious after a while and reduces the perceived integrity of the post Be aware that everything you write on UK-M is published in the public domain, anyone could read this forum and that includes children. If you would say something to someone in person you should not say it on here If you ask a question on a thread and get answers it is good form to add a post at the end thanking people for their help and letting everyone know which solution worked for you. This also helps any other users that may suffer the same problem at a later date. Don't self promote your own website/business the moment you sign up, you should contribute something to the board and get a few posts under your belt first. If a moderator locks or deletes a thread that is the end of the disscussion. You should not try to re-open debate by starting another thread or hijacking an existing one. If you really feel you need to resolve the issue PM the Mod to explain or resolve it with the other member via PM. If someone posts a picture It takes a lot of guts to post your picture on here, when commenting always be positive. If you have noticed a bad point on someones body you can bet they are already well aware of it themselves, If you are going to point out a bad point at least be positive about it for instance: If you notice someone has a vastly under-developed chest you could say something like 'all you need now is to bring your chest up to standard and you will look awesome' or maybe you could offer some practical advice 'incline bench press would really hit your upper chest and get some great mass on it' in short - no-one wants to hear bad things about themselves, you also need to consider where that person has come from and what they have achieved, someone who has always been vastly overweight and has managed to shift 60lbs has made as much of an achievement IMO as someone who has just won their 3rd show __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Gridlock; 29-06-2005 at 06:20 PM.

28-06-2005, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
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28-06-2005, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Lorian* Administrator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,545 Blog Entries: 1	A great post - thank you. Making this one a sticky. L __________________ Now wearing the Captain's Hat.

28-06-2005, 10:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gridlock A diamond in the rough Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,229	Forum Lingo IMO - in my opinion IMHO - In my honest opinion LOL - Laugh(ing) out loud LMAO - Laugh(ing) my ass off PMSL - P1ss(ing) myself laughing ROFL -Roll(ing) on the floor laughing NWS - Not work safe Not Winger Safe -Something disgusting, usually with excessive hair:( Troll - someone who makes posts with the sole purpose of stirring up trouble/arguments BUMP - When you post on a thread it automatically moves to the top of the forum where more people see it, by making a post saying 'bump' you are literally bumping it up the forum where it is more likely to be noticed and replied to. People often also use this as a statement of aggreement to what has already been said flaming - Insulting another users post, opinion, subject, grammar or pretty much anything in an attempt to pick an online fight. Rudeness, insulting posts, personal attacks or inflammatory posts. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Gridlock; 28-06-2005 at 11:30 PM.

28-06-2005, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Timmy Smooth Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Camden, London, via Cardiff. Posts: 2,794	This is bang-on good! Expect your Reps to go platinum!!!

29-06-2005, 09:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
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29-06-2005, 09:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
samurai69 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mid Portugal - by the sea Posts: 3,076	More Abbreviations Hope they help, it took me ages to work out what people were talking about Definitions of Slang Terminology ALA= Alpha Lipoic Acid AS = Anabolic Steroids AR = Androgen Receptor BA = benzyl alcohol BB = Body Builder or Body Building BRO = You and I CASE = The body part of a syringe CC = cubic centimeter (one thousandth of a liter) CLEN = Clenbuterol CNS = Central Nervous System CYP = Testosterone Cypionate DART =Syringe/Needle DBOL = Dianabol (Methandrostenolone) DECA = Nandrolone Decanoate DHT = Dihydrotestosterone DNP = Dinitrophenol DRINK WINNY = Yes you can drink Winny ECA = Ephedrine/Caffeine/Aspirin ED = Every Day ENTH = Testosterone Enanthate EOD = Every other day EQ = Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate) FINA = Finaplix (Trenbolone Acetate) GEAR= steroids GH = Growth Hormone GHB = GAMMA HYDROXYBUTYRATE growth hormone GYNO = Gynomastica (Bitch tits) HGH = Human Growth Hormone HPTA = Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis IGF = Insulin Growth Factor INJ = Inject, Injection LH = Leutenizing Hormone MCG = Micrograms MG = Milligrams ML = Milliliters NYC = Norephedrine Yohimbe Caffiene NOLVA = Nolvaldex OTC = Over the counter PCT = post cyckle therapy PIN = Needle PRIMO = Primobolan, Primobolan Depot PROP = Testosterone Propionate SLIN = Insulin SUST = Sustanon T3 = Thyroid Hormone TEST = Testosterone TREN = Trenbolone WINNY = Winstrol-V (Stanozolol) 17 AA = 17 Alpha Alkylated 1cc = 1ml CRS = Can't remember **** ot = off topic O/T = off topic LOL = Laugh out loud LMAO = Laughing my ass off LMFAO = laughing my fu(king ass off ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off ROFLMFAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my fu(king ass off ROFLMGDMFAO = rolling on the floor laughing my god damn mother fu(king ass off BTW = By the way IMO = In my opinion IMHO = In my humble opinion IMHO = In my honest opinion WTF = What the fu(k stfu = shut the fu(k up AAFLB = Accronims are for lazy bastards cant remember where i got this from, but respect to who ever it was

29-06-2005, 12:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
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