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How to keep your emotions in check on your forum

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    How to keep your emotions in check on your forum

    Running a forum can take a lot of work and often be stressful. Add to that, stress which can happen when forum members show up and start posting in a bad attitude and it might be enough to put you in a bad mood. So how do you keep your emotions in check and keep a level head dealing with upset forum members so you are always professional acting no matter the situation?

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    Beverly

    Beverly

    Just take some time away from the situation, even a few minutes to collect your thoughts. Refuse to allow yourself to be goaded or bullied into immediate action no matter what is going on. If needed, lock a thread so no further action can be taken by forum members. Just give yourself and your forum members time to cool off before drastic action is taken.
    11 years ago

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    Jade

    Jade

    Just remember, you own or manage the forum. So you have to be the adult in this situation and set a good example for others who might be losing their tempers and acting hot headed.
    11 years ago

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    Corzhens

    Corzhens

    I commiserate with the forum admin on this issue because I understand the rigors of running a forum. What if you have a personal problem like family or job, you may not be able to get hold of yourself when you see something unpleasant in your forum. What I can suggest in those times is to take a leave from your forum. Managing the forum when you are not emotionally fit will just complicate matters. Worse, your unwarranted action may affect the well-being of your forum. Take a leave and relax for some time.
    6 years ago

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