A friendly, helpful community

I want SmileBASIC Source to be a place where people are comfortable and treated kindly. I want people to be able to get help when they need it without feeling bad about themselves. It would be nice if everyone kept these things in mind when talking to each other, no matter if you're talking to a new or old user. For instance, if someone asks for help and you know the answer, try to help in a patient, kind manner. Remember, just because it's obvious to you doesn't mean it should be obvious to them. If a question has already been answered, go look for the post and direct them there. It doesn't take long to do; even if you want people to help themselves, it would still be nice of you to find the correct answer, then tell them how you found it. If a question is too broad to answer, just let them know, or give them a good starting point. Try not to talk down to people. Be positive and gentle when you can; it's not fun being shot down or made to feel unworthy. I know it's hard to watch people make mistakes, especially when they don't realize it. Instead of putting them down, find a nice way to tell them that you think they're making a mistake. If they're dead-set on continuing, let them continue. If they succeed, they'll have done something potentially amazing. If they fail, hopefully they'll learn something. These aren't a set of rules; I'm not going to make it a "rule" that you have to be helpful and kind. Just keep in mind that we're such a small community that each user has the power to shape the general attitude and atmosphere of the whole place. Have fun coding!

I want SmileBASIC Source to be a place where people are comfortable and treated kindly. I want people to be able to get help when they need it without feeling bad about themselves. It would be nice if everyone kept these things in mind when talking to each other, no matter if you're talking to a new or old user. For instance, if someone asks for help and you know the answer, try to help in a patient, kind manner. Remember, just because it's obvious to you doesn't mean it should be obvious to them. If a question has already been answered, go look for the post and direct them there. It doesn't take long to do; even if you want people to help themselves, it would still be nice of you to find the correct answer, then tell them how you found it. If a question is too broad to answer, just let them know, or give them a good starting point. Try not to talk down to people. Be positive and gentle when you can; it's not fun being shot down or made to feel unworthy. I know it's hard to watch people make mistakes, especially when they don't realize it. Instead of putting them down, find a nice way to tell them that you think they're making a mistake. If they're dead-set on continuing, let them continue. If they succeed, they'll have done something potentially amazing. If they fail, hopefully they'll learn something. These aren't a set of rules; I'm not going to make it a "rule" that you have to be helpful and kind. Just keep in mind that we're such a small community that each user has the power to shape the general attitude and atmosphere of the whole place. Have fun coding!

This should be how everyone treats each other in regular life but sadly it's not :(

I want SmileBASIC Source to be a place where people are comfortable and treated kindly. I want people to be able to get help when they need it without feeling bad about themselves. It would be nice if everyone kept these things in mind when talking to each other, no matter if you're talking to a new or old user. For instance, if someone asks for help and you know the answer, try to help in a patient, kind manner. Remember, just because it's obvious to you doesn't mean it should be obvious to them. If a question has already been answered, go look for the post and direct them there. It doesn't take long to do; even if you want people to help themselves, it would still be nice of you to find the correct answer, then tell them how you found it. If a question is too broad to answer, just let them know, or give them a good starting point. Try not to talk down to people. Be positive and gentle when you can; it's not fun being shot down or made to feel unworthy. I know it's hard to watch people make mistakes, especially when they don't realize it. Instead of putting them down, find a nice way to tell them that you think they're making a mistake. If they're dead-set on continuing, let them continue. If they succeed, they'll have done something potentially amazing. If they fail, hopefully they'll learn something. These aren't a set of rules; I'm not going to make it a "rule" that you have to be helpful and kind. Just keep in mind that we're such a small community that each user has the power to shape the general attitude and atmosphere of the whole place. Have fun coding!

Thank you so much randomous. I completely agree with you, and sometimes with my lack of knowledge I may be ignored or my questions sarcastically answered. Don't worry, I'm not completely innocent either, so I'll try harder to be a kind, helpful person as well.

Blah blah blah, I'm shortening it by taking this out. These aren't a set of rules; I'm not going to make it a "rule" that you have to be helpful and kind. Just keep in mind that we're such a small community that each user has the power to shape the general attitude and atmosphere of the whole place. Have fun coding!

This should be how everyone treats each other in regular life but sadly it's not :(

Yes. Indeed...

I wish that everyone in the world will act kind to each other. There would be less problems that way.

I wish that everyone in the world will act kind to each other. There would be less problems that way.

Unfortunately, that's an unrealistic goal. I personally don't think that will ever happen, at least in my lifetime At least we can #MakeSBSgreatAgain =P

I wish that everyone in the world will act kind to each other. There would be less problems that way.

Unfortunately, that's an unrealistic goal. I personally don't think that will ever happen, at least in my lifetime At least we can #MakeSBSgreatAgain =P

LOL! #MakeSBSgreatAgain

#MakeSBSgreatAgain

I wish that everyone in the world will act kind to each other. There would be less problems that way.

Unfortunately, that's an unrealistic goal. I personally don't think that will ever happen, at least in my lifetime At least we can #MakeSBSgreatAgain =P

LOL! #MakeSBSgreatAgain

#MakeSBSgreatAgain

I started a trend ._. But really: I, as well as other SBS members, will try to help the community (Can I sneak in another #MakeSBSgreatAgain?)

(Can I sneak in another #MakeSBSgreatAgain?)

Yes. #MAKESBSGREATAGAIN

Also I agree to help make the community a better place.

I wish that everyone in the world will act kind to each other. There would be less problems that way.

Unfortunately, that's an unrealistic goal. I personally don't think that will ever happen, at least in my lifetime At least we can #MakeSBSgreatAgain =P

LOL! #MakeSBSgreatAgain

#MakeSBSgreatAgain

I started a trend ._. But really: I, as well as other SBS members, will try to help the community (Can I sneak in another #MakeSBSgreatAgain?)

Good job. You started a trend ._. #MakeSBSgreatAgain

*Still a better trend than Whip and Nay Nay

I wish that everyone in the world will act kind to each other. There would be less problems that way.

Unfortunately, that's an unrealistic goal. I personally don't think that will ever happen, at least in my lifetime At least we can #MakeSBSgreatAgain =P

LOL! #MakeSBSgreatAgain

#MakeSBSgreatAgain

I started a trend ._. But really: I, as well as other SBS members, will try to help the community (Can I sneak in another #MakeSBSgreatAgain?)

Good job. You started a trend ._. #MakeSBSgreatAgain

the helpfulness going out and the rudeness coming in WE NEED. TO BUILD. A WALL. AND WE HAVE TO DO IT QUICKLY I DON'T CARE IF WE PUT A BIG BEAUTIFUL DOOR ON THE WALL SO PEOPLE CAN COME IN NICELY

Kindness should always be number one in all of life not just in this community.

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I disagree with you. There are people of all ages on this website, who don't act the same as some of the members who are older. I was that kid on the petit computer wikia, and I could be that way still. So some children trying to communicate, and you replying in a sarcastic manner, isn't helpful or friendly.

the helpfulness going out and the rudeness coming in WE NEED. TO BUILD. A WALL. AND WE HAVE TO DO IT QUICKLY I DON'T CARE IF WE PUT A BIG BEAUTIFUL DOOR ON THE WALL SO PEOPLE CAN COME IN NICELY

I would reflect on that but I may be considered "racist" and that's not kind #MakeSBSgreatAgain

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Ah yes, "Here at SmileBasicSource, we want to promote an environment where people with dumb ideas are mercilessly mocked for their stupidity and shamed into silence, because it's our burden, our responsibility, to toughen people up and introduce them to the real world, where they won't get any favors or be coddled." Gotta phrase it in such a way so it sounds like you're actually helping them in some way, so people might not realize it's just an excuse to be a jerk to people...

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For censorship to exist there would've had to have been free speech in the first place. Forum admins can choose to moderate speech any way they like. They could decide they hate the XBox here and ban anyone who so much as mentions it, if they wanted. Wouldn't be a productive policy, but hey, it's their prerogative. Heck, if they wanted, they could decide to ban obvious channers causing trouble in threads about community guidelines, and it wouldn't be censorship, because they set the rules for speech in the first place. If you want a forum that pulls no punches and weeds out the weak, you are free to make your own and moderate it any way you choose. But your opinions do not matter here.

hey pirate, i'm not sure if you noticed the original post at all, but you're kind of going against the intention. this thread isn't some kindergarten class teaching you to be nice, it's just asking that you actually show some decency when someone needs help with their code (or whatever it may be). this community is already really small and i don't see that improving if new or old members take on whatever attitude you're using here. and as a site note your track record for forum posts isn't helping you in the slightest