How Do You Avoid Drama In Online Communities?
Online communities can be a great way to meet people with similar interests, interact with people from all walks of life, learn new information and have a lot of fun. Like any social group, however, there’s always the potential for arguments and immature behavior. Follow these guidelines to make the most of your time on the computer, and avoid drama in your online communities! Know the rules. Before participating in any online community or forum, read up on the sites’ rules. Find out what’s expected of you when you post, and pay extra attention to the types of things that are forbidden. Nothing stirs up the online virtual firing squad like a post that breaks the rules–especially rules that are prominently posted and that have no doubt been discussed dozens of times already in the community. Observe (lurk) for awhile. Often it will only take reading a few of the community’s interactions to figure out how things work. You’ll get to know the most outspoken members, the most respected, an
