Why it is sometimes hard to be a student on CD.

[Carolyn_Grace]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

When I say safe place I do not mean neglecting the rep system. What I am saying is we should make sure students do not have their opinions shut down withoit real reason and the unnecessary reputation doesn't get thrown around.

I believe you make some solid points, especially pointing out that unnecessary reputation shouldn't be thrown around. But what may seem unnecessary to one person, may seem productive to another.

For example, I have been known to give red dots to students (usually ones that I personally mentor) who post on CD without editing their content to be more professional. It may seem frivolous to give red dots for text speak and incorrect grammar, but one of the things I appreciate about CD is the professional communication.

How do you better propose to encourage and teach students the proper way of interacting on CD?