Can self-promotion go to far? - Page 6

J. Strnad · 08-23-2010, 10:28 PM

<<The stars are there for the *readers*, not to give the writers an ego-boo.>>

Damn.

Dr. Drib · 08-24-2010, 09:08 AM

We would like to see authors join in our community through not only promotion, but also in discussion and involvement in the various threads.

Promoting and leaving, promoting and leaving - this equates to uncaring and selfish authors who have only one agenda. Our savvy Members are wise to this procedure and are quick to point out to us their dislike for such tactics and (in my opinion), they no longer have any patience for these individuals.

When this kind of behavior (along with the constant bumping and the creation of duplicate threads) goes against our Posting Guidelines, then 'yes', self-promotion can - and does - go too far.

Since I am writing this as a Moderator, I would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to read our Posting Guidelines and (dare I say it?), HAVE FUN!

Having said all this, I think I can say that the Threads I've created invite thoughtful and considerate discussion, along with a sense of humor when appropriate, as indicated in my Signature.*

Don

* = I'm begging you to read it.

08-24-2010, 09:08 AM	#77
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,023 Karma: 55647515 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	We would like to see authors join in our community through not only promotion, but also in discussion and involvement in the various threads. Promoting and leaving, promoting and leaving - this equates to uncaring and selfish authors who have only one agenda. Our savvy Members are wise to this procedure and are quick to point out to us their dislike for such tactics and (in my opinion), they no longer have any patience for these individuals. When this kind of behavior (along with the constant bumping and the creation of duplicate threads) goes against our Posting Guidelines, then 'yes', self-promotion can - and does - go too far. Since I am writing this as a Moderator, I would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to read our Posting Guidelines and (dare I say it?), HAVE FUN! Having said all this, I think I can say that the Threads I've created invite thoughtful and considerate discussion, along with a sense of humor when appropriate, as indicated in my Signature.* Don * = I'm begging you to read it. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 08-24-2010 at 09:10 AM.

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08-23-2010, 10:28 PM	#76
J. Strnad Guru Posts: 915 Karma: 3537194 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo, Kindle 3, Paperwhite	<<The stars are there for the readers, not to give the writers an ego-boo.>> Damn.

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