One of the things that I was not expecting from this advanced composition class was that we would be moderating our own forums. I have really enjoyed this assignment a lot and I think it's a really great way to learn about and discuss so many different topics, from the fun to the serious. It's always interesting to me the point of view that people have on various topics and it's been education for me to respond to various topics.
I have, in the past, struggled with internet communication, the netiquette, so to speak. I tend to really read people's body language when they talk (and it is something like 78% of communication), so when that is removed, along with tone and inflection, it can be hard to decipher what a person is feeling when they are writing. I think though that trying to remain respectful and encouraging (you know, with smiley faces, etc), helps with that. Does anyone else struggle with netiquette?
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I think I know what you're talking about. It's hard to know when people are simply giving their opinion or being harsh. I, too, try to use the smiley faces to show that I'm trying to be agreeable, probably to the point where it's annoying!
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