Addition to Philosophy Forum guidelines

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The Philosophy Forum has introduced new guidelines emphasizing the importance of clear written communication. Posts must adhere to standards of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling, prohibiting SMS shorthand like "u" for "you." The goal is to enhance clarity in discussions, as previous posts have sometimes been difficult to understand due to poor writing. The forum encourages feedback on this policy while stressing that the intent is not to enforce overly strict rules but to facilitate better communication among members.
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Hi everyone,

I just wanted to let you know about this new addition the Philosophy Forum guidelines.

In the interest of conveying ideas as clearly as possible, posts in this forum are required to show reasonable attention to written English communication standards. This includes the use of proper grammatical structure, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. SMS messaging shorthand, such as using "u" for "you", is not acceptable.

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=47294

The intent is not to become obnoxiously strict "grammar police" here, but to create standards that will facilitate communication. We have had some problems with posts that are written so sloppily that it is impossible to figure out what the author is trying to say. Clarity of communication is important in all areas of PF, but I think it is especially important for the discussions we have here.

Your questions and comments on this new policy are welcomed.

Thanks,
MIH
 
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Math Is Hard said:
Hi everyone,

I just wanted to let you know about this new addition the Philosophy Forum guidelines.



https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=47294

The intent is not to become obnoxiously strict "grammar police" here, but to create standards that will facilitate communication. We have had some problems with posts that are written so sloppily that it is impossible to figure out what the author is trying to say. Clarity of communication is important in all areas of PF, but I think it is especially important for the discussions we have here.

Your questions and comments on this new policy are welcomed.

Thanks,
MIH
Thanks MIH. It's often hard enough to figure out what somebody is trying to say even when they're using perfect grammar and punctuation. :smile:
 
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