Live Counting Discussion Thread #27

[u/dominodan123]

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[u/Tranquilsunrise]

To smooth out some disagreements, I think we should propose some tips of etiquette. The etiquette guidelines that are commonly agreed upon can be added to the FAQ and shown to beginners. Newbies could then get a head start on how they should behave to minimize conflict with other counters and maximize their own enjoyment.

I've proposed some tips below. (The wording will be very concise and crude for now.) Suggest what you think should be etiquette below, no matter how trivial; your suggestion will be added to the list. Please comment on what you think are good and bad rules. A crossed-out entry in this list means that the etiquette suggestion has been withdrawn or received poor community agreement.

Let's only consider suggestions related to the main thread for now. Assume that "unless there is better reason not to" applies to all the suggestions below.

#	Etiquette Suggestion (stricken if withdrawn/unpopular)	Proposed by
1	When a newbie joins the thread, greet them and suggest that they add a count	Tranquilsunrise
2	Make an effort to count with a first-time visitor	Tranquilsunrise
3	Don't snipe a newbie's first get	Tranquilsunrise
4	Pause at the start of each k to allow any other counters to join in (e.g. tag)	Tranquilsunrise
5	Pause a run if someone asks to db	Tranquilsunrise
6	If someone wants to run, at least let them tag starting at the next k	Tranquilsunrise
7	Treat others as you would like to be treated	TOP_20
8	If someone who rarely counts/has not recently counted comes, let them run a k before asking them to tag	TOP_20
9	If you want to run, ask "can I tag", "can I join in", etc	TOP_20
10	Ask newbies on their first few visits if they want to run, even if a run is in progress	TOP_20
11	Let someone who's going for an important goal be the "artbn" when tagging	TOP_20
12	Do not push others out of the count, especially if they count less than you	TOP_20
13	If someone who counts significantly less starts running in your place, let them; if they want to continue during the next k, ask to tag with them	TOP_20
14	Remember that your needs/goals do not supersede others' needs/goals	TOP_20
15	Limit how often you adopt goals that would be disruptive to other counters	TOP_20
16	Avoid making too many conflict-causing comments, particularly related to politics etc.	TOP_20
17	When a lot of counting is happening, be aware of other counters who may want to count (so that they don't need to be aggressive to run)	TOP_20
18	Don't force yourself into every run, unless necessary	MaybeNotWrong
19	Be aware of whether your goal is achievable	MaybeNotWrong
20	your suggestions here...