Rules of Posting, Standard Introduction, Testing,Passwords
Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:25 pm
You have been diagnosed with a scary, not well-known, disease. Before you post and ask questions, please read Rules of Posting, Standard Introduction, and Testing. Much of the information you need to know is summarized in these sections. Because we have so many new posters and because some of our moderators (volunteers who had/have C diff or its side effects, are ill or have other problems) we are going to try a new approach by helping you help yourself. We are one of the few support sites who use a lot of personal contact, and we will try to maintain as much of it as we can. Other support sites are listed in the fourth topic of this forum. You are free to join as many as you want.
Again, please read the following:
Rules of Posting
- Indicate your approximate age and if you are male or female.
- Before creating a new topic for discussion, search to see if a similar topic already exists.
~ Follow standard grammar/spelling rules and avoid using slang and netspeak. Use punctuation and paragraphs. This makes it easier for us to read your posts and reply. We make exceptions for those from other countries who don't speak English as a first language.
~ Back and forth (ping pong) emails between a few does not benefit others or add information. If you want to chat with other members, email or PM them or use the Chat Forum.
~ Create subject lines that are clear. Avoid non -specific subject lines such as "Update."
- Your posts can be as long as you like, and you can post as often as you wish for the first 30 days you are a member. After that period, make your posts concise and limit them to one a day. You can ask multiple questions in the post There is no limit on posts to support others. You can post again in Chat Forum, but be reasonable about the number of posts.
~ The boards are categorized. Post in the appropriate forum and stay on topic. Do not repeat the post you are answering.
~ Do not double post or crosspost. Post in as few forums as possible - Gen. Dis, and Questions are the ones used the most - so we can read your posts and help you faster.
~ Avoid the use of all CAPITAL LETTERS in posts. All CAPS is considered "shouting."
~It's OK to disagree with someone, but we have a zero tolerance policy on flaming. Any attacks against another member will result in immediate revocation of membership.
- if you are answering another post, note the date of the post. If it is old, the person you are posting might not still be a member.
~ If you wish to alert others to information found elsewhere on the internet (articles, etc.), use a hyperlink. Do not cut and paste articles, etc. directly into your postings. Our site does not participate in file sharing without written permission from original authors.
~ Posts are deleted for content regardless of authorship. Not following guidelines for posting is the most common reason. Contact a moderator if you feel one of your posts was deleted and you want an explanation why. Admin. is not obligated to provide a reason.
Again, please read the following:
Rules of Posting
- Indicate your approximate age and if you are male or female.
- Before creating a new topic for discussion, search to see if a similar topic already exists.
~ Follow standard grammar/spelling rules and avoid using slang and netspeak. Use punctuation and paragraphs. This makes it easier for us to read your posts and reply. We make exceptions for those from other countries who don't speak English as a first language.
~ Back and forth (ping pong) emails between a few does not benefit others or add information. If you want to chat with other members, email or PM them or use the Chat Forum.
~ Create subject lines that are clear. Avoid non -specific subject lines such as "Update."
- Your posts can be as long as you like, and you can post as often as you wish for the first 30 days you are a member. After that period, make your posts concise and limit them to one a day. You can ask multiple questions in the post There is no limit on posts to support others. You can post again in Chat Forum, but be reasonable about the number of posts.
~ The boards are categorized. Post in the appropriate forum and stay on topic. Do not repeat the post you are answering.
~ Do not double post or crosspost. Post in as few forums as possible - Gen. Dis, and Questions are the ones used the most - so we can read your posts and help you faster.
~ Avoid the use of all CAPITAL LETTERS in posts. All CAPS is considered "shouting."
~It's OK to disagree with someone, but we have a zero tolerance policy on flaming. Any attacks against another member will result in immediate revocation of membership.
- if you are answering another post, note the date of the post. If it is old, the person you are posting might not still be a member.
~ If you wish to alert others to information found elsewhere on the internet (articles, etc.), use a hyperlink. Do not cut and paste articles, etc. directly into your postings. Our site does not participate in file sharing without written permission from original authors.
~ Posts are deleted for content regardless of authorship. Not following guidelines for posting is the most common reason. Contact a moderator if you feel one of your posts was deleted and you want an explanation why. Admin. is not obligated to provide a reason.