Rob B

When I wrote my 4th step, asking God's guidance to help me shape and form a sane and sound ideal for my intimate relationships was extremely helpful. I have continued to work with this concept, applying it to various parts of my life when it seems "my way" is creating suffering-for myself and others. In this spirit, I have gotten quite and asked for guidance regarding conduct on the internet and specifically this site. Here is what came to me, I ask others to consider doing the same.

1. Pray and get quiet before logging on
2. watch any emotional attachment
3. avoid personal judgement or opinion unless specifically asked for suggestions
4. Never post from a position of retaliation or defense
5. Do not intentionally post controversial material just to watch the drama unfold
6. Accept-I don't have to agree with a belief, but I don't have to waste energy trying to change someone who does not want to

This is my ideal, I will do my best to live up to it, God Bless.

miss communicat

my sponsor reminds me not to "take my inventory AT others" in meetings, and I think the reminder applies to SR posting as well.

thanks, Rob

CarolD

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Ron

We also have an official Forum covering
SR's Policy Rules and Reg's

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-posting-tips/

Just in case anyone needs a reminder.

kelsh

I still rely on my "gut feelings" to know if I am doing right or wrong when I post...but sometimes when I feel threatened I will go ahead and post something I feel I shouldn't have when I reread it later.

I know SR rules which are much the same as any forum's rules so do try to keep them in mind. :ghug2

I like to hear from everyone and I also have a personal policy of Agree to Disagree so arguments don't evolve. :puppet

kelsh

Debaucher

some might define an argument as a situation in which there are aposing sides relentlessly trying to convince the other they are wrong.

The goal in an adult argument (aka dissagreement) is simply to state your point and be heard. My goal is not to convince anybody of anything. Occasionally I will feel clarification is necessary upon rebutal but as a general rule I avoid the back and forth nonsense as it is an indication that I have begun trying to sell something...

I like your post Rob... thank you!

SaTiT

I like to keep it simple..lol

I admited I turn my will and life over to Hewlete Packered :rof
Then i had a brain fart an awakening of sorts.
There's a button on my PC.
Then i had another brain fart...
that's insanity....how in the hell can i get all emotional looking
at a screen.lol

paulmh

Great post Rob, thank you.

I just have to remember that despite all evidence to the contrary (aka "my great big ****-off ego"), I don't know best.