Sailonline.org - Online Sailing

Facebook

Login

Support Sailonline

If you haven't already - join the SAILONLINE YACHT CLUB!

Please also consider making a donation - all amounts are greatly appreciated!

Tweets by @sailonline

Board » General Discussion » Language in Chat

Posted by victory Posts 36 Registered at 2009-04-18 11:37:25	2010-03-15 00:12:48 - Language in Chat
	I was a bit taken back last night when I was told to "read the f...g manual" by someone from the race committee!!! My two young Daughters play this game and I would rather that they didnt have to read that sort of thing, so needless to say that myself and niether of them will not be sailing with SOL anymore.
Posted by 76Trombones Posts 362 Registered at 2009-08-03 18:04:56	2010-03-15 02:25:36 - Re: Language in Chat
	While I _completely_ agree that language in chat should be age appropriate for all potential SOLers, it has to be emphasised that the SOL race committee (SRC) is open to everyone and participation by _everyone_ is encouraged. We're an advisory body only - NOT an official entity of SOL. The chat tends to reflect the tone of the present _active_ chat participants, most of whom are well known to all concerned. The reminder to the community that chat may be read by SOLers that are lurking or otherwise not accounted for when making personal decorum choices is _most_ welcome, and I'm sure that everyone will take it to heart. Everyone get worked up when "issues" arise. Late-night-local-time is an understandable but not good enough excuse. Easy enough to keep it friendly for all concerned. Regards, 76T
Posted by K3 (Bernd) Posts 130 Registered at 2008-08-25 12:34:07	2010-03-16 09:27:44 - Re: Language in Chat
	I wonder why the sentence "rtfm" is repeated in the forum, when it was so disturbing in the chat. Moreover I know this sentence only as a joke and in this way it was meant in the chat by that RC-member. There was nothing disturbing inside and children who can replace the stars know already what they have to know. I'm happy that your boat victory still sails and everybody cooled down a bit. The new rules are an improvement for our game. Bernd (K3) One of the bad boys from San Juan
Posted by Hirilondë Posts 48 Registered at 2010-02-22 12:50:31	2010-03-16 12:40:26 - Re: Language in Chat
	76Trombones said @ 2010-03-15 02:25:36: While I _completely_ agree that language in chat should be age appropriate for all potential SOLers, it has to be emphasised that the SOL race committee (SRC) is open to everyone and participation by _everyone_ is encouraged. We're an advisory body only - NOT an official entity of SOL......... end quote They are chosen by SOL and represent this entity whether intended or not. One would expect better than normal behavior for this reason alone. It is a total disregard for responsibility to say otherwise. I don't see how the sentence in question could be construed as a joke. No matter how I look at it it comes out derogatory. As to whether there should be rules concerning etiquette in chat, and what they should or shouldn't be: I would hope that common decency would be enough. How far any rules should go regarding young people being present isn't so clear. I have no strong feelings in this regard
Posted by StuArt Posts 118 Registered at 2008-11-15 22:03:54	2010-03-16 18:32:34 - Re: Language in Chat
	The "sentence" came with a smiley edit: I used "RTFM" in chat - with a smiley - also a few weeks ago. I didn't know and didn't expect that kids are playing this game. I will consider this. regards Stu/Berth --- Last Edited by StuArt at 2010-03-16 18:35:23 ---
Posted by 76Trombones Posts 362 Registered at 2009-08-03 18:04:56	2010-03-16 19:44:44 - Re: Language in Chat
	Hirilondë - the SRC isn't chosen by SOL. It's a very loosely organized, independent group of volunteers that contribute time and effort when they can, and feed ideas from the userbase to SOL for consideration. Anyone who self-identifies as helping with the SRC has the same level of personal responsibility as every other SOLer.
Posted by ernissss Posts 23 Registered at 2008-12-15 12:42:03	2010-03-17 06:05:31 - Re: Language in Chat
	Good explanation of some initialisms http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTFM Ernestas /ernissss/ LT
Posted by victory Posts 36 Registered at 2009-04-18 11:37:25	2010-03-17 07:53:14 - Re: Language in Chat
	May i just verify that "RTFM" Was not used in the istance that I am talking about. It was as I stated in my first post in this thread!

Please login to post a reply.

Races

Next Race: 00d 00h 00m

Current Races:

Flight of the Godwit - Hegura to Anchorage 2024

Welcome to the second flight of our bar-tailed Godwit!. This race is the second of three legs reflecting the bird's annual migratory route, and simultaneously the fifth leg of the 2024 Ocean Race Championship. The voyage promises to be not only a test of skill and strategy but an immersive experience in the beauty of the archipelagos of the Aleutian Islands. Join us as we push the boundaries of seafaring prowess on this epic adventure. Let's fly like a godwit!
PRIZE: SMPF
Race #1791
INFOby brainaid.de
Maxi Trimaran PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ2 - GWT - OCCH - SUPSOL - SYC
Race starts: May 06th 11:00 Registration Open!

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Bay to Bay 2024 - Leg 2 - Great Sandy Stait

Get ready for another spectacular day on the water with the second and final race of our thrilling series! This time, the challenge extends to an ambitious 21-nautical-mile course through the scenic Great Sandy Strait of Australia. After a joyful post-race BBQ, our daring sailors will once again take the helm of their Seascape 18s! Expect more high-speed action, strategic sailing, and, of course, another fantastic BBQ to celebrate the end of this exciting series!
Race #1802
INFO from brainaid.de
Seascape 18 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: B2B - SYC
Race starts: May 04th 21:30 Registration Open!

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Bay to Bay 2024 - Leg 1 - Great Sandy Strait

Prepare for an adrenaline-packed race as the pristine waters of the Great Sandy Strait beckon for a thrilling showdown! This first race of our two-race series stretches over an amazing 16-nautical-mile course, with our skilled sailors at the helm of their Seascape 18s. With fierce competition and a fantastic post-race BBQ awaiting our sailors at the finish line, what more could we ask for?! Brace yourself for a fascinating adventure and we look forward to seeing you at the start line!
Race #1801
INFO from brainaid.de
Seascape 18 PARTICULARS
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: B2B - SYC
Race starts: May 04th 01:00 Registration Open!

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Melbourne to Osaka Prelude 2024

Welcome once again to what these days is Sailonline’s almost annual virtual Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race. In real life, this double-handed 5500 nm race between these two sister cities, one deep in the southern hemisphere, the other high in the northern hemisphere, is run every four to five years, and is planned to be held again in 2025, so this race is a Prelude in partnership with the Melbourne Osaka Cup 2025 organising committee collaborating with the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (ORCV), and the Sandringham (SYC) and Osaka Hokko (OHYC) yacht clubs. On this occasion, we’ll be racing the well-known First 40, a popular size of boat for a long-distance double-handed race. With the doldrums unavoidably lying across the track, you can expect to be at virtual sea for at least a month!
Race #1669
INFO by brainaid.de
First 40 Particulars
WX Updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: SYC
Race starts: Apr 20th 00:00 Registration Closed

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Cape Town to Auckland 2024

Welcome to the second leg of this Round The World series 2024. It's also the April edition of this year's ocean race championship. The course is the same as the one sailed in 2023, but this year we sail the iconic Swan 65, as suggested in the concluding RTW race last year.
Prepare yourselves for an epic 30-day journey, navigating through the unpredictable waters of the South Seas. It's essential to take care of provisioning to ensure a smooth and enjoyable race experience. With the longer duration, we anticipate plenty of opportunities for camaraderie, competition, and unforgettable memories.
PRIZE: SMPF
Race# 1789
INFO from brainaid.de
Swan 65 PARTICULARS
WX updates:
0430 / 1030 / 1630 / 2230
Ranking: OCQ2 - RTW - OCCH - SUPSOL - SYC
RACE CLOSE: Sunday,
May 5 at 2300 UTC.
Race starts: Apr 01st 11:00 Registration Closed

▶ Flash

GO TO RACE

Go to race archive

SYC Ranking

View full list

Series

Mobile Client

SYC members have the benefit of access to our mobile/lightweight web client!

The mobile client