The Jesuit Approach to Forum Posting
There are many things that people seem to want to know if it is ok for them to do. When I see such posts, I always think back to something an old work colleague said to me. He said he subscribed to the Jesuit method of marketing.
The Jesuit approach is to recognise that it is better to have to beg forgiveness on your bended knees than to ask for permission. It is not only a memorable phrase, it is also something that I have also always believed to be a broadly correct principle.
Of course, in everything you do, you should exercise due diligence, so don't misconstrue the point I am intending to make here.
But, to stay with the forum example, my view would be that you should read the forum rules before you post anything just to familiarise yourself with the overall ethos of the place. Then if you want to do something, provided you believe it does not run counter to the rules, just get on with it and don't bother asking for permission.
If you use your common sense and you understand the rules, there is no reason why your post should get deleted. If it does, well, hey, worse things happen at sea. There may be a good reason for your post getting deleted that you simply do not understand. That's why forums have moderators after all. Don't bother asking why. Just move on.
And that's the essence of what my friend called the Jesuit approach.
So what do you think are you a 'permission' kind of guy or a 'publish and be damned' type of person?
Will
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