Courtesy and Civility are Mandatory!

[fecc-mechanic]

The forum here at FECC was created for individuals from all around the world to gather and discuss all facets of Elvis Presley, his music, his career, his achievements etc etc. As well as to be a part of a community of like-minded people.

Taking part in a forum with such global reach, and sharing thoughts/ideas for some members takes a lot of bravery.

The best part of the "forum" platform is that everyone is able to provide their own viewpoints and insight.
And when this is done in an amiable, thought provoking manner, it is a win-win situation for everyone.

When members are rude to each other, not only does it potentially negatively effect the person the rudeness is directed towards, but also towards everyone that reads the offending/rude post. In turn, it brings the whole atmosphere of the forum down.

Members should be able to disagree and "Debate" without being rude and insulting to each other. Some members here have displayed that this is possible. Thus, even in disagreement - if you debate without insults and rudeness, you bring the forum up another notch. Because you are actively participating in a positive way that is welcoming, and friendly to all!

When you became a member here at the FECC forum you agreed to obey the Guidelines.

Therefore, Courtesy and Civility are not just mere suggestions, but rather a requirement of membership here, and is mandatory FOR ALL.

When you are rude, arrogant and/or disrespectful, you are going against everything the forum was meant to achieve. A side effect of that, is having fewer people participate. And that again, is totally contrary to the whole forum platform. We should have MANY MANY people participating more. And I believe, in a welcoming environment they would!

So, with all of the above in mind - let us please be thoughtful and respectful to each other!

And by doing so, we can make FECC the best it can be!

_________________
Jordan

[Steve Morse]

JFK - 20 January 1961

"So let us begin anew - remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness"

For my own part, I like this approach : 'Manners' is the happy way of doing things.

Steve Morse

[Memphis]

A side effect of that, is having fewer people participate. And that again, is totally contrary to the whole forum platform. We should have MANY MANY people participating more. And I believe, in a welcoming environment they would!


_________________
Jordan

I could not agree with your statement more Jordan, people would participate more and more people would participate. and in turn even everyone might gain.

[Suspicious Minds]

I wish some other forums have the courtesy and manners.

[ColinB]

I wish some other forums have the courtesy and manners.

Care to name some names ?

[Elton]

Good manners doesn't cost a cent!
....having said that rude people should be taken behind the shed and shot!!

[pageglen]

Amen.
Glen

[Gregory Nolan Jr.]

You got that right...!

[vivaelvis_72]

I totally agree with the OP on this. There should be more internet traffic on here but if you look at how some who are here criticize others for liking, say, the remixes, or duets or anything pertaining to modernization, they are heavily ridiculed with insults for it. There is a way to fix that though and it's simple. Ban them to send a strict message. I will say that I have been insulted by a certain few since my arrival for no apparent reason. Others have been respectful and stay within the rules. But I can say that my lack of involvement here lately is due to that behavior and should it continue will only make me and others not want to return. I was already told that this forum wasn't the friendliest place on the net and they were right about that. But sometimes change makes things better. It's up to those incharge to make those changes.

[keninlincs]

Friendliness is free

[ozark]

I totally agree with the OP on this. There should be more internet traffic on here but if you look at how some who are here criticize others for liking, say, the remixes, or duets or anything pertaining to modernization, they are heavily ridiculed with insults for it. There is a way to fix that though and it's simple. Ban them to send a strict message. I will say that I have been insulted by a certain few since my arrival for no apparent reason. Others have been respectful and stay within the rules. But I can say that my lack of involvement here lately is due to that behavior and should it continue will only make me and others not want to return. I was already told that this forum wasn't the friendliest place on the net and they were right about that. But sometimes change makes things better. It's up to those incharge to make those changes.

Couldn't agree more.

[shawn]

Would be good to remind us all occasionally.

[vivaelvis_72]

So much for the rule of being courteous and civilized. This forum has no clue what that even means.

[Francesc]

So much for the rule of being courteous and civilized. This forum has no clue what that even means.

You can always leave ... or change nicks and start all over ...

[TupeloHoneyBee]

I'm a "newbie," but it seems nice to me so far....

It's VERY SIMPLE....
If people would follow the set in stone Forum Guidelines as well as the etiquette of the www , there would be minimal problems, if any.

People should realize User IDs are not real names --- like TupeloHoneyBee? I mean, ree-al-ly? I just liked it for a number of reasons.

Please visit the "Goin to Graceland" category of my almost 11 yr. old website at the link below:
http://www.ashleighaustin.com/graceland.html

Be sure to follow all the links at the bottom of the pages, to "Separate Ways" Page 3!

More to come!

[dolly Presley]

Hi friends!!

It is a great pleasure to be here in this beautiful and organized
forum with so many marvelous things about our beloved Elvis.
I'm still a little out of the air, trying to learn to handle the threads.
But with patience and dedication I will get. thank you my friends!

[ColinB]

Hi friends!!

It is a great pleasure to be here in this beautiful and organized
forum with so many marvelous things about our beloved Elvis.
I'm still a little out of the air, trying to learn to handle the threads.
But with patience and dedication I will get. thank you my friends!

A warm welcome, dolly Presley !

Hope to see you posting real soon !

[Gary1]

I wish some other forums have the courtesy and manners.

Care to name some names ?

Certainly no sign of any on this website.

[ColinB]

I wish some other forums have the courtesy and manners.

Care to name some names ?

Certainly no sign of any on this website.

Well, the world of internet forums is a bit 'rough-and-tumble'.

Not really the place for sensitive souls or thin skins !

[Gary1]

I wish some other forums have the courtesy and manners.

Care to name some names ?

Certainly no sign of any on this website.

Well, the world of internet forums is a bit 'rough-and-tumble'.

Not really the place for sensitive souls or thin skins !

I certainly am not sensitive or have a thin skin but when i see people being continuously slagged off by the same person that does annoy me.especially when it's a rule that Courtesy and Civility are Mandatory which seems always to be ignored by the mods.

[dolly Presley]

Thank you for the affection and attention friend.
How do I put my picture on my profile?
It's too complicated?
Hugs ... Colin B

[Rob]

How do I put my picture on my profile?

Just send it to me and we'll go from there.

[dolly Presley]

Thanks for the attention of all of you dear friends.
Willem has solved a little problem that I had to put my photo ...
Hugs to all ....

[TheMaskedClown]

I am a relative newbie to FECC and after a 'honeymoon period' i find that i receive PMs and insults to my messages because i ask questions or disagree with someone. A lot of on the FECC board are very fragile. I wish the moderators well in policing the messages.
ive learnt a lot on the board which I appreciate.

[Mike Eder]

I am so glad to have this here. We all love Elvis's music at least some of it, let's all try to be cool together.