Hi everyone,
What do you think of our new community icon? I think it's
pretty cool. You'll see this megaphone whenever we have a site
announcement. We also have a new star icon that we'll use to
recognize outstanding users in our community. :)
Let's get down to business:
1.) Respecting our community
Shine user
V-for-V-a-l-i-a-n-t says the mood on Shine has turned
"depressing" from all the harsh and critical comments. We
can change that! We can do it by remaining respectful in all our
interactions on Shine. For instance, on a user post titled
"summer
treats" one user's comment was simply
"gross". Maybe they thought the recipe sounded
unappetizing, and they are of course entitled to that opinion. But
why not take the opportunity to be helpful by suggesting a new
ingredient or a similar recipe they liked better?
Although the majority of comments are positive and respectful, it
only takes a few negative comments to sour the entire conversation.
So please take a moment to really consider what you want to say
before you hit that
"post" button.
2.) Guidelines are
there for a reason
We want Shine to remain a place for healthy conversation, but that
can only happen when everyone plays by the same rules. While
you're here we ask that you abide by our Community Guidelines
- our list of "dos" and "don'ts" of
acceptable behavior. Use the report abuse link if you come across
content that may be in violation of these guidelines.
As a Shine user you're also required to follow the Yahoo!
Terms of Service, which includes your agreement
not to upload content that infringes any copyrights or other
intellectual property rights. In short, don't post any
content that isn't yours.
3.) Shine Beauty Panel
We are looking for a few Shine users to serve on our new beauty
panel! Users on this VIP panel will be the first to test new beauty
products before they hit the stores, and will be regular
contributors to our Fashion + Beauty
category. More details coming soon!
Thanks!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Respect our community
staff
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Posted by Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:10pm PDT
Report AbuseOkay Brenda I understand what you are saying, I will respect those who blog. I will even try to be a little less abrasive on my comments.........But don't expect too much more sappy poetry out of me....I don't know what came over me this morning, maybe it was the fact that it's beautiful day here, maybe it's 'cause I'm bored. he!! maybe I'm just tryin' to get everyone to 'think' I'm really a sweet guy before I surprize the $hit out of 'em. I don't know, all I know is it was a temporary lapse of reason.......BTW, I agree, SF is a beautiful city, nowhere else would put up with me, except maybe you guys.
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Posted by Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:28pm PDT
Report AbuseOh no Brenda, someone just got me a gift! lol
No little V's running around yet! lol
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Posted by Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:47pm PDT
Report AbuseV-for-V-a-l-i-a-n-t is right. This place is downright miserable now. I don't even like coming back here and have switched to other sites to find useful recipes.
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Posted by Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:44am PDT
Report AbuseBrenda when changing my avatar pix, I cant get the one i want to show up. the one I have (you well be seen as...) i have deleted but it's the one that keeps showing on ( You will seen as) Why is that when I have deleted it from my avatar pixs. The one I want there , that I have not deleted wont show in ( You will be seen as ) Why is that.? It doesn't make since when the deleted does show up and not the ones I have saved for my avatars....Can you help me with this. ? Thanks casy
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Posted by Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:02am PDT
Report AbuseBrenda, I love the diversity of the community. People from all over the world use SHINE. Yet, I am sometimes disheartened about the puerile behavior by some of the USERS. Initially I couldn't understand why they weren't using SHINE to help others and themselves. Then someone was kind enough to point out to me, as in real life, online you will run into some people that it is best to cross the street and avoid.
We are all human beings with hopes, dreams, and aspirations. More could be accomplished by reaching out to lift someone up than trying to knock someone down. Those that I can't find any redeeming qualities in, as in my real life, I don't associate with them.
I see the SAME indviduals at the center of the controversies and fights over and over again, spewing insults and negative comments about others. I choose to ignore them even though I want to say what I think about them and their behavior. I don't acknowledge their existence. In real life I don't live at the dump so I don't need to hang out with trash online either.
I can't wait until the ability to block someone from your post is available. If that ONE feature were available now, the depressing atmosphere would dissipate. Until that day, I will report abuse when I see it and ignore them.
I am sorry if my words come across as angry. I am just tired of the seeing the hatred and the individuals that are always at the center of it remain here, while the decent and kind USERS pull down their blogs because they can not stand the petty backbiting and fighting. Please apoligize to your staff for the extra work the reports for abuse cause them. I cant think of any other constructive way to handle the situation.
But I do believe that the premise behind the creation of SHINE will prevail. I do believe that the chat room rejects will be gone one day. Until then, I will refuse to be drawn into the fray.
I thank you for reminding me that respecting others is what is expected. I will try to live up to those expectations and the TOS guidelines.
Hugs and respectfully yours,
Emma Mae
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Posted by Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:17am PDT
Report AbuseDear Brenda and Shine Staff. I agree whole heartily with everything Emma stated above. I have been 'drawn into' some controversies and upon going back and reading the 'mess' I wrote in response, I felt ashamed of my self(I was NOT raised that way) and went and apologized to that person/persons.
I still do not agree with their stance on issues and some of their borderline 'nastiness' and questionable content/intent but I tried to make amends. None responded but that is okay, I did what was required of me, and left Shine for a 'brief' moment. But decided that I did not want to be deprived of the wonderful, good, talented people that I have come to 'know' and have developed relationship with, so at Emmas urging, I have returned with a renewed resolve to be the best I can be, and just keep my own 'backyard' clean, enjoy my 'friends' and try to be here to encourage, lift up, givbe good, sound advice(from my life experiences) and maybe make someone laugh occasionally. Thanks to whoever 'invented' Shine and to all of you behind the scenes that try so hard to keep it up and running. I KNOW your jobs are not easy at times. I will try to do my best NOT to be one of your 'troubled children' but an asset! God Bless to all and have a great weekend! :>
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Posted by Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:24am PDT
Report AbuseHi sfryd,
Please email me at Shine_communitymanager@yahoo.com!
Thanks!
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Posted by Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:26am PDT
Report AbuseHi V,
Sounds like the operative word here is "yet" ;)
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