Comments on: Guidelines are important, but interpretation is key http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/ Angela Connor on Growing Successful Online Communities Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:04:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: ElaineH http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-13056 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:11:38 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-13056 I loved this post and story the first time you shared it – I’m glad you brought me back to this.

When does compassion and connection become un-scale-able? It makes me sad to think about that.

For now, I can continue to connect where ever I show up.

Thank you for bringing your heart to your work.

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]]> By: Our Bookmarks: Jul 06 - Jul 12, 2009 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-11261 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:40:53 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-11261 [...] Guidelines Are Important, But Interpretation Is Key by Online Community Strategist [...]

]]> By: Community Manager Tip: Have Great Documentation « Fast Wonder: Online Community Management http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-3448 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:02:58 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-3448 [...] Guidelines are important, but interpretation is key [...]

]]> By: Angela Connor http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-1864 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:43:39 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-1864 It’s on my calendar, Bryan!. I’ll be there. #cmtychat

]]> By: Bryan Person http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-1863 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:33:39 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-1863 Great post, Angela, and so pleased that our #CmtyChat helped inspire it!

As I mentioned in the chat, community guidelines, but just as important is a smart community manager who knows not to bang members over the head with them.

See you at the next chat this Friday?

Bryan | @BryanPerson

]]> By: Recent Links at Fast Wonder: Online Community Consulting http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-1853 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:19:26 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-1853 [...] Guidelines are important, but interpretation is key [...]

]]> By: Jill Biddington http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-1846 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:08:57 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-1846 Hey Meri,
An easy way would be to check out a couple of community based websites and read what they say about House Rules etc. I will have a look at some of my tags as there is a broad diversity – especially on some of the mental health support sites.

Maybe it would help to ask a couple of questions to help you frame your thoughts?

How do you want the community to engage with each other?

What are areas that won’t be tolerated? We have a stated comment on zero tolerance of racism, sexism, vilification and judging others.

What is the “feel” of the community that your neighbour wants to build?

Is it a support or an information sharing community or is it a network to decrease social isolation – what are the ways that the behaviours of the community members can demonstrate that assist this?

If you have a core group of the community that is already organised and it is moving to an on-line community you might ask them directly how they see the group operating now and then express it on site?

Best of luck :)
Jill

]]> By: Angela Connor http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-1844 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:15:43 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-1844 Hi Meri: Sounds like your friend may have two jobs. Managing the community AND teaching the members how to use a community. it’ll be a learning experience for them both. When I first started, I read Martin Reed’s blog and Jake McKee’s. I still read them both. Check out Community Spark and Community Guy. I am also more than willing to chat via email. Angela-at-AngelaConnor-dot-com.

]]> By: Meri Walker http://blog.angelaconnor.com/2009/07/05/guidelines-are-important-interpretation-is-key/#comment-1842 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:46:54 +0000 http://blog.angelaconnor.com/?p=1282#comment-1842 I’d like to help the community manager of a new Ning my neighbors are putting together. She has no experience managing a social network and doesn’t know where to begin to look for guidelines she could adapt for the group. The network is a group of people 60 and up who are very new to social networking.

What guidelines would you suggest for a group of “newbies?” Are there sites you think have a terrific set of guidelines they might adapt?

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