I wouldn't be so presumptuous to call it "Team Chevelle Ethics", because, well, who the heck am I..? But a thought hit me the other day and I might as well share it. Good time to because everything's running smoothly here, at least to my eyes...
My college fraternity had a code of ethics. Code of ethics are excellent things. Some of us have a professional code, some of us just live by our own.
The code of ethics was the " Three T's"
Truth, Temperance, and Tolerance
as it applies to the BB IMO...
Truth - no misinformation if you're trying to help others. I saw some the other day. Actually a topic that I got learned on here by Aug98 and a few others who know how to race. Inadvertant, I might add.
Temperance - showing some restraint in one's behaviour, or words. VERY important in a BB where we have no physical cues to help interpret. I.E., no flaming.
Tolerance - allowing a diversity of opinion and accepting that we all have different skill levels and knowledge bases.
I bring it up because, while there is no formal "Code of Ethics" here at Team Chevelle, lately I 've checked out some other BB's and I was floored. I mean why would anyone visit some of these is beyond me unless you're a masochist and need help in lowering your IQ.
Oh and finally, my fraternity's motto was " Therapusa Xier" which literally means "Helping Hand". Well, now, that's what it's all about here isn't it.
Now this code dates back from 1860 or so proving that some things are universal and timeless.
I am proud to be a member of this organization and very pleased to see that unwittingly, we, 99% of the time, adhere to a pretty high ethical code.
My hat's off to you gentlemen and ladies for maintaining such a positive influence on the hobby and on each other. I in no way mean to imply that I have adhered to the code at all times. I'm no better or worse than anyone here ( just way less experienced than "The Brain Trust" as I call them ).
At any rate I'd thought I'd share my thoughts and hope that we all always keep the 3 T's in mind as we participate in our discourse here. I think you all deserve a commendation for it. Particularly the administrators who have to police us once in a while.
The helping hand is alive and thriving at Team Chevelle.
Good day.
Chaas
Gold Member 62
67 SS396/L88
[This message has been edited by Gene Chas (edited 02-10-2000).]
My college fraternity had a code of ethics. Code of ethics are excellent things. Some of us have a professional code, some of us just live by our own.
The code of ethics was the " Three T's"
Truth, Temperance, and Tolerance
as it applies to the BB IMO...
Truth - no misinformation if you're trying to help others. I saw some the other day. Actually a topic that I got learned on here by Aug98 and a few others who know how to race. Inadvertant, I might add.
Temperance - showing some restraint in one's behaviour, or words. VERY important in a BB where we have no physical cues to help interpret. I.E., no flaming.
Tolerance - allowing a diversity of opinion and accepting that we all have different skill levels and knowledge bases.
I bring it up because, while there is no formal "Code of Ethics" here at Team Chevelle, lately I 've checked out some other BB's and I was floored. I mean why would anyone visit some of these is beyond me unless you're a masochist and need help in lowering your IQ.
Oh and finally, my fraternity's motto was " Therapusa Xier" which literally means "Helping Hand". Well, now, that's what it's all about here isn't it.
Now this code dates back from 1860 or so proving that some things are universal and timeless.
I am proud to be a member of this organization and very pleased to see that unwittingly, we, 99% of the time, adhere to a pretty high ethical code.
My hat's off to you gentlemen and ladies for maintaining such a positive influence on the hobby and on each other. I in no way mean to imply that I have adhered to the code at all times. I'm no better or worse than anyone here ( just way less experienced than "The Brain Trust" as I call them ).
At any rate I'd thought I'd share my thoughts and hope that we all always keep the 3 T's in mind as we participate in our discourse here. I think you all deserve a commendation for it. Particularly the administrators who have to police us once in a while.
The helping hand is alive and thriving at Team Chevelle.
Good day.
Chaas
Gold Member 62
67 SS396/L88
[This message has been edited by Gene Chas (edited 02-10-2000).]