[wp-forums] The "moderator" hat

[it's EMG]

*Question:*  When someone randomly appears in a thread and suggests for the
original poster - who didn't ask for a theme or plugin suggestion - to use
such-and-such theme or such-and-such plugin to achieve what they want, when
is the line - simply helping versus 'advertising' - crossed?




On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 6:10 PM, Jan Dembowski <jan at dembowski.net> wrote:

> Like Mika said, best to reply positively (which you've done) leave it
> alone.
>
> https://wordpress.org/support/topic/breaks-my-site-every-time?replies=15
>
> Interesting editing done on that user's account info too. O_o
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jan Dembowski
>
>> Josh Lobe <mailto:joshlobe at joshlobe.com>
>> April 25, 2014 at 8:36 PM
>>
>> Hey Jan, I need an opinion.
>>
>> This review was left on a plugin I have on the repo:
>> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/tips-for-use?replies=4#post-5503413
>>
>> He is basically telling people how to delete my plugin files.. and the
>> delete the plugin in it's entirety.
>> He titled the review "Tips for Use".
>>
>> Now, I know my plugin is not going to be embraced by the masses....
>> But... that title is a little misleading.
>> He is being a jerk.
>> Should I just let it go?
>>
>> Thanks for your input :)
>>
>> *Josh Lobe*
>> WP Edit Pro <http://wpeditpro.com>
>> Personal Website <http://www.joshlobe.com>
>>
>>
>>
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