I have a few questions regarding proper etiquette on these forums. I did read the rules, but there are a few uncertanties that I would like to clear.

Is this the proper place to be asking questions about forum conduct? "Feedback & Suggestions" doesn't really cover "Wonderings", but I found no better place to put this.

If I have several problems that I would like assistance with, is it better to separate them into one thread per problem, or to make one multi-purpose thread? I don't want to come off as spammy by making too many threads at once, but at the same time I realise cramming many questions into one thread can be seen as cluttering a topic and make it more difficult for people to use the thread for future references. I do realize the slight irony in putting several questions in one thread right here if separate topics are prefered, no need to mention that.

I realize nudity is okay, but what about coarse language? I make comics that I would like to upload to the Finished work section, but I often include four-letter words and puns which I realize can be offensive to the wrong reader.

If I see a drawing in the Finished work section that I would like to give constructive critisism about, but the user posting it has not specifically requested others to do so, what is the proper way to approach that? I realize that just blurting out critique can be seen as quite rude, but even if I were to ask if critisism is wanted I would imply with my question that I see something wrong with the drawing.

That's the questions I had for now. Thanks for reading.

It's better to post multiple topic, rather than one with multiple questions. Just because it's then easier for people searching the forum.

Course language is ok in creations, but include a warning in the topic title.

I think when people post a creation on the forum, they have to expect some feedback. You are clearly mindful of upsetting someone, so I suspect your criticisms will be well received.

Of course microUgly is the authority on this forum!

If someone does not ask for comments, I usually will not make them. Sometimes people will sort of hint around for comments without specifically asking for them. And in some ways, like micro said, just posting in the forum could be seen as asking for comments. If it's in the "Your first Inkscape drawing" topic, I don't give comments for improving an image, unless they're requested. But I do try to find some kind of compliment to make.

Sometimes if I'm not sure how comments will be received, I'll say -- "it looks to me like so and so" or "to my understanding, so and so". Or sometimes I'll ask a question that will give me an opportunity, in my next reply, to offer the comments. And I usually will put at least one compliment first (I like this, or that's great, or etc.) I think as long as you're clear that this is how you see the image, I think people are usually more accepting of comments. I think people are often surprised when other people have a different perspective than they do (life in general, not just art) which really is human nature. So if you're clear that this is what you see in the image, they realize that not everyone sees their image like they do. It's like easing into it -- compliments then 'this is what I see'. But if you say this is wrong or that is wrong, it puts them on the defensive.

If I'm really, really unsure how comments will be received, I make sure to use smileys/emoticons, to make my feeling clear. Some things you might say in jest to your friends in person or on the phone, when read in text without seeing any facial expression or hearing vocal intonations, can seem....well, not necessarily funny.

You'll never come across as "spammy" as long as your questions are about Inkscape (or otherwise posted in Off Topic or Personal Discussions). I'm all over this forum, and I watch it like a . If you ever edit your messages to put the spam in, even after you've passed the first 2 message approval system, you'll be banned. (That warning is for spammers. You seem to be sincerely using Inkscape )

Thanks for the replies. Sounds pretty much like what I expected, but it's always nice to have it confirmed.

And yes by the way, I am sincerely using Inkscape.