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One of the things about the Spectator is that we seem to be rather unique. We can discuss both sides of an issue with respect for each other, we can tease, get silly, and have a great deal of fun doing it, we disagree on the loving & hating of various characters, and know that we may agree on one thing, disagree on something else, but we all enjoy reading, responding, and always are respectful of the other posters.
Now, the Spectator has very few rules, the most important ones about respect and no bashing.....and then there is the thing about the use of cutesy combo names. It is highly discouraged. We have so many members here who mostly read, rarely post, and in addition, a lot of "readers" who may take their time, but eventually jump into the pool and join the fun. The thing is...when one posts, one wants to be understood....and while one may think just EVERYONE knows what you mean by using some made up cutesy combo name.......no they don't. And if they don't understand, it spoils it all.
And it is even worse when using actors' initials. Yes, I know nearly all the actors's names, but I hate to have to stop and figure out who is being discussed when only initials are used. (I once was stumped when someone used PM....had no idea who they were talking about - had to get clued in that it was Peggy McCay who plays Caroline) But there are tons of viewers/readers/posters who really don't pay attention to the actors' names. Oh, they might know a few, but over all not. And then they wonder if the initials refer to a character or the actor, and give up, skip over the post, maybe the thread, maybe the entire site.
So, in the spirit of friendship, good neighbors, fun postings, and regard for our fellow posters, I am very respectfully asking if you would/could try and use both names of a couple (i.e. Hope/Bo) and the full name of an actor if you are referring to that aspect...i.e. Ali Sweeney, Molly Burnett, Peter Reckell. I know a lot of people would be very happy.
Thank you truly, very much!
Now, the Spectator has very few rules, the most important ones about respect and no bashing.....and then there is the thing about the use of cutesy combo names. It is highly discouraged. We have so many members here who mostly read, rarely post, and in addition, a lot of "readers" who may take their time, but eventually jump into the pool and join the fun. The thing is...when one posts, one wants to be understood....and while one may think just EVERYONE knows what you mean by using some made up cutesy combo name.......no they don't. And if they don't understand, it spoils it all.
And it is even worse when using actors' initials. Yes, I know nearly all the actors's names, but I hate to have to stop and figure out who is being discussed when only initials are used. (I once was stumped when someone used PM....had no idea who they were talking about - had to get clued in that it was Peggy McCay who plays Caroline) But there are tons of viewers/readers/posters who really don't pay attention to the actors' names. Oh, they might know a few, but over all not. And then they wonder if the initials refer to a character or the actor, and give up, skip over the post, maybe the thread, maybe the entire site.
So, in the spirit of friendship, good neighbors, fun postings, and regard for our fellow posters, I am very respectfully asking if you would/could try and use both names of a couple (i.e. Hope/Bo) and the full name of an actor if you are referring to that aspect...i.e. Ali Sweeney, Molly Burnett, Peter Reckell. I know a lot of people would be very happy.
Thank you truly, very much!
