Guardian Unlimited has issued an updated version of its talk and posting guidelines which apply to the blogs and messageboards across its website.
It can be tricky to find the right tone with guidelines on posting comments or taking part in discussion forums, but I think the Guardian has done an excellent job. The guidelines are clear, concise and accessible, and some of the principles could well be applied whenever you’re posting something online or sending an email. For example:
“Text isn’t always a great medium for conversation. Remember that tone of voice - sarcasm, humour and so on - doesn’t always come across when using words on a screen. Be aware that you may be misunderstood, so try to be clear about what you are saying, and expect that people may understand your contribution differently than you intended.”
