- Always be courteous.
- Do not use vulgar language or words which may be offensive to others.
- Before creating a new topic thread, make sure no similar topic already exists.
- Follow standard grammar/spelling rules and do not use cell phone text messaging style.
- There is enough space for you to express your thoughts so there is no need for abbreviating words to maximize use of space.
- Always post in the correct section.
- Include as much technical information as possible if posting a technical inquiry, especially in the subject line.
- Stay on-topic.
- Avoid double posting and Crossposting.
- Respond to topics started by others more often than starting topics of your own so that you don't appear self-absorbed.
- Avoid the use of all CAPITAL LETTERS in posts. (All CAPS is considered "shouting" and make you appear angry to those viewing your post.)
- Avoid the practice of revival or Necroing which is resurrecting a very old topic if you have nothing significant to add.
- Refrain from lashing back at a poorly behaving member or participating in a flame war; instead, notify the messageboard's staff of the event.
- When quoting a previous post, include only the relevant portion of that post.
Violation of any of the above rules may result to the deletion by the Moderators of the
posted comments/opinions or to banning him/her from the Forum.
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