Post by Erika on Jun 16, 2010 11:40:28 GMT -5
We haven't done anything with the forum rules since the forum started many moons ago, so it's time for some housekeeping.
--Endeavor to stay on topic. Discussions drift, and that's fine, but if something has absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand, start a new thread.
--Comments should add to a discussion, not detract from it. One line comments and opinions are the lifeblood of forums. We're not trying to discourage them. However, if a post makes no sense, contributes nothing, or serves only to point out the obvious, then there's no reason to post it.
--Mild flaming and trolling is still flaming and trolling. This includes attempting to make oneself look clever at another's expense, or making comments that are meant for no other reason than to annoy someone.
Most members and guests hardly need take notice of the rules as they follow them all the time anyway. We have a good community here that runs very smoothly the vast majority of the time. Let's keep it that way by being concious and courteous.
--Endeavor to stay on topic. Discussions drift, and that's fine, but if something has absolutely nothing to do with the topic at hand, start a new thread.
--Comments should add to a discussion, not detract from it. One line comments and opinions are the lifeblood of forums. We're not trying to discourage them. However, if a post makes no sense, contributes nothing, or serves only to point out the obvious, then there's no reason to post it.
--Mild flaming and trolling is still flaming and trolling. This includes attempting to make oneself look clever at another's expense, or making comments that are meant for no other reason than to annoy someone.
Most members and guests hardly need take notice of the rules as they follow them all the time anyway. We have a good community here that runs very smoothly the vast majority of the time. Let's keep it that way by being concious and courteous.