Open Source Communication Tricks or How to Avoid Flame Wars
In open source world, communicating with members or community (which is almost always carried out by using mailing lists or forums) is crucial to a successful usage or development. Though it requires following only a few simple tricks (etiquette), failing to do so almost invariably leads to hot insulting debates a.k.a flame wars. The most notable fact about internet communication is that it's usually offline. The key to have a successful offline communication is to avoid emotions; this is relatively easy to do, most of the times, following some simple classic rules. 1. Read Thoroughly If you're willing to add your idea to a discussion or comment on someone's post, you first have to understand them. So before even hitting the " reply " button, read the post completely and thoroughly. You will be surprised by the quality of your posts/comments afterwards! Thanks Michael Richter for brining this point up. 2. No CAPS! Avoid w...