Question about Fluther policies and guidelines?

This is the second time I’ve had to write this, given it wasn’t terribly clear what to click on after having written what I wrote. I now realise it was the “ask Fluther” button rather than “Exit.” Thanks, Fluther. Most sites just say “post question.” Sort of knocks out any doubt, doesn’t it.

Anyway, my question is in regards to Fluther’s policies and guidelines. Because this morning, when I came on here, I had a private message off a moderator telling me that I was not using proper capitalisation, and to watch my spelling and grammar as well, as failure to do so makes you look bad, and you want to look “spiffy.”

What a warm welcome considering I have only just joined. It also implied in the message that I was somehow tarnishing Fluther by not using capitals where they are supposed to be.

I would hate to tarnish Fluther’s reputation or contribute to it not looking spiffy. I’d feel just awful.

Anyway, regarding your rule that states “proper English only.” Wow. That one took me by surprise. Are you saying that you won’t allow anyone on here who isn’t a native English speaker? Or were you just referring to text speak? Hopefully it’s the latter. Because I was shocked when I saw that.

I will let you in on a little secret. I came on here because I’m a journalist and I have been asked to review and compare various question and answer websites, including the Q&A giant, Quora.

So, in fairness, if you would like a chance to elaborate on your policies and rules, I will take that into consideration.

I have to say, though, in all the websites I’ve ever joined, I’ve never, not even once, been sent a message regarding my grammar or lack of use of capitals. Nowhere near. Nobody else is that bothered. I think other sites are more concerned with actual content. You know, posts that are offensive or inflammatory, or just really stupid.

Yet I couldn’t find any rules on here about that. Go figure.

Anyway, thanks for your message. Was a nice warm welcome this morning for me. Trust it’s made a lasting impression and it will be mentioned in the review.

I’ll be sure to send your moderators a copy of my review, or at least a link to it, when it’s finished. They can then correct any poor punctuation or grammar, or spelling mistakes, as it seems apparent they are more concerned with that than with actual content.

Dani