More Guidelines

[Quartz]

Hello everyone,

Since there are a lot of threads like this, it would be helpful if there are more guidelines.
Guidelines that contains "Read before posting" & have an "Official" prefix. Like the Suggestion Category Guideline.

I'll use the Development Category as an example. This would be how it looks like.

This guideline should explain how they should request development the best way & what they should provide in the thread.

I'm not suggesting for a format that should be followed, just a guide to explain people what is essential when creating a thread in a specific section.

This should decrease the threads with lack of information.

Thanks for reading.

 

[Landon]

This should decrease the threads with lack of information.

People don't read. I know you said "I'm not suggesting for a format that should be followed" but honestly, would probably be more effective.

 

[Quartz]

People don't read. I know you said "I'm not suggesting for a format that should be followed" but honestly, would probably be more effective.

Whenever a user is not sure what to include in a post, I guess they would read something like that. I also don't think anything like a format would be added.

And if a user posts something without any information we can at least refer them to the guide.

Anyways, thanks for your opinion

 

[Lotus]

People don't read. I know you said "I'm not suggesting for a format that should be followed" but honestly, would probably be more effective.

People don't read, yup. But having more documentation does help those who do read, which is a net gain since there aren't any obvious downsides for the community from this. From a staff perspective, it probably would mean fewer support tickets - or less time spent on the ticket by just linking a page instead of writing an entire response.

 

[Quartz]

Nobody read the rules, this is mcm :|

Yeah, you’re right since I also got the feeling you didn’t.

Whenever a user is not sure what to include in a post, I guess they would read something like that.

And if a user posts something without any information we can at least refer them to the guide.

People don't read, yup. But having more documentation does help those who do read, which is a net gain since there aren't any obvious downsides for the community from this. From a staff perspective, it probably would mean fewer support tickets - or less time spent on the ticket by just linking a page instead of writing an entire response.

 

[Automating]

I think this would cool to see especially because there are some people who do read them especially if they want extra guidance in a particular category.

 

[ULTRA SETUPS]

I disagree because I think the guidelines already present are enought, first of all, not everyone does want to read the guidelines present, and adding more guidelines will make them a "secondary priority" users will ignore them and they will be really annoyed by reading all of these guidelines and rules.
Also already remembering all the rules and guidelines it's quite difficult.

 

[Quartz]

I disagree because I think the guidelines already present are enought, first of all, not everyone does want to read the guidelines present, and adding more guidelines will make them a "secondary priority" users will ignore them and they will be really annoyed by reading all of these guidelines and rules.
Also already remembering all the rules and guidelines it's quite difficult.

First of all, it’s called guidelines. Which means its a piece of advice when creating a thread. These are not rules, it’s advice to get a cleaner & more detailed thread.
For users who are ignoring them and have a thread without any details, we can link the guide which would help them getting more responses by users who are able to help them out.

anyways thanks for your opinion:tup:

 

[ULTRA SETUPS]

First of all, it’s called guidelines. Which means its a piece of advice when creating a thread. These are not rules, it’s advice to get a cleaner & more detailed thread.
For users who are ignoring them and have a thread without any details, we can link the guide which would help them getting more responses by users who are able to help them out.

anyways thanks for your opinion:tup:

Thank you for the correction and I agree with this, but take in mind this:
New users who want to sell/buy something only 1/2 times don't really want to read the guidelines on how to make a decent good looking thread, they just want to sell/buy those things as soon as possible.
And the users who ignore the guidelines, without providing the right information, even if you will link them the guidelines they won't read them and edit the thread, this because I saw some new threads that do not provide all information and even when you ask for that information they do not reply/provide them.

 

[Landon]

People don't read, yup. But having more documentation does help those who do read, which is a net gain since there aren't any obvious downsides for the community from this. From a staff perspective, it probably would mean fewer support tickets - or less time spent on the ticket by just linking a page instead of writing an entire response.

Those who would read any sort of guideline, I feel would inherently create a thread with more detail than “I need a plugin. Landon#1718.” It’s just common sense I feel. If I were to go to the Development section with an idea for a plugin, obviously I would want to take my time to ensure the details are specific and thus, that taken time would also be seen in reading a guideline (and if they don’t read it, it will already be a well-developed thread). Versus, someone in a rush to create their thread with negligible details more than likely won’t find the time to read any official guidelines and would stick with the extremely detailed thread of “I need x, add me on y.”

I don’t see how it would in any way affect support tickets, like you mentioned. I also wasn’t a staff member, so you have more insight than me, but I don’t see any reason for a member to create a ticket on “How should I make my thread?” Usually, they just do, without asking. Maybe I’m wrong though, like I said, you know more than me on the backend.

I don’t think this suggestion negatively impacts anyone, I see no con with it. I just don’t see it being effective nor a priority MCM should be making right now, considering the well, other issues that are more than noticeable compared to lackluster threads.

 

[Lotus]

It’s just common sense I feel.

What’s common sense is very different depending on who you ask.

Another reason why I think this is a dope suggestion is to support new visitors to the site. When I first joined this site, I was really really overwhelmed and confused by a lot of things. This would help, and maybe convince more newbies to stay.