A discussion on some abstract art
But I don't feel like dancin'

TheBroth Etiquette

18 Oct 06 in TheBroth

etiquette [et-i-kit, -ket] a prescribed or accepted code as to social behaviour.

TheBroth has a motto: Be nice and have fun.

This is only a guide. It was created to help clarify some of the "unwritten" rules to better enjoy yourself at TheBroth.

Etiquette for tile dragging

When you join a room where an artwork is already being made...

1. Don't destroy other people's work. This isn't really etiquette, it's a rule, an important one.
2. Use the chat to ask if you can join in, especially if you don't know the other people in the room.
3. Let other members know what you're doing via chat.
4. Don't work on the exact same area as someone else. Pick an area to work on where no one else is dragging tiles.
5. Keep an eye on on the chat. If you're doing something that others don't want you to do, someone will let you know via chat. Take note, and STOP. Ask for clarification of why if need be.
6. Don't go in and move tiles just one pixel in an effort to increase your contribution on the snapshots.

Etiquette on taking a snapshot

Thank you to rhain who first put this into words in the forum.

Etiquette for deciding who takes the snapshot are as follows:

1. The person who owns the room.
2. The person who started the picture.
3. The person who has done the most constructive work on the picture.
4. A person as decided amongst the group. For example, if there is a new member who hasn't taken a snapshot, the group may decide to let that new member take a snapshot, just for the experience.

Communication is the key to success

TheBroth has an integrated chat in each room to facilitate collaborative art making. While it's sometimes not necessary to chat to be able to join in, it certain helps to know what others are doing, and to let them know what you are doing.

So remember... be nice, and have fun! :-)

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A discussion on some abstract art
But I don't feel like dancin'

Comments

  1. rawc
    18 Oct 06
    Nice enumeration Freaky.. :)
  2. Jesse
    18 Oct 06
    this are really tight rules, but they sounds too austere.
  3. cryogenic
    18 Oct 06
    can't complain with this! all good.
  4. BigTel
    18 Oct 06
    Please miss, may I leave the mosaic...
    Actually these aren't rules they are are just good common sense actions that we all should adhere to in any social interaction.
    Basically just bloomin' good manners...nice one Freaky.
  5. thirty-seven
    18 Oct 06
    "2. Use the chat to ask if you can join in, especially if you don't know the other people in the room."

    Really? Isn't it always the case that you can join in? If people don't want you to join in, then they could/would/should make a locked room. My answer to "Can I join in?" is always "Of course!"
  6. Sugar Plum
    18 Oct 06
    It's good manners to ask if help is needed37.....what if its a picture like your panther, that the room owner wants to complete by them selves.
  7. thirty-seven
    18 Oct 06
    I'd lock my room then. (Re-read my post!)
  8. Freaky Friday
    18 Oct 06
    All good points made:

    Jesse: They're not rules, just an etiquette guide. By no means do you have to adhere to one, any, or all of them.

    BigTel: Yes, they're common sense and good manners, obvious to some, not so obvious to others.

    37: I agree with you. I don't usually ask to join in and when I'm asked, my answer is always "Of course" as well. However, some people do prefer to be asked and that's why it's included.

    Keep in mind, this is not *my* etiquette guide, but a collated list of what I've experienced and what I've heard and read in the forums and chat.

    And again... they're not rules of conduct, just suggestions.
  9. rhain
    19 Oct 06
    YAY i got props in someone else's journal.. hmm i dont remember those being a rule anywhere though more jsut my personal guidelines for the whole snapshot thing.
  10. Shehzeen
    21 Oct 06
    very incisive freaky. I shall certainly keep these rules in my mind.

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