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Below is a short list of forum etiquette that should be followed when using any online forum. | Below is a short list of forum etiquette that should be followed when using any online forum. | ||
# | # Behave the same way you would when talking to people in real-life. | ||
# 2. Avoid chat slang or inappropriate vocabulary. | # 2. Avoid chat slang or inappropriate vocabulary. | ||
# 3. When creating a new post, create a short descriptive subject for the topic of or reason for the post. | # 3. When creating a new post, create a short descriptive subject for the topic of or reason for the post. |
Revision as of 07:47, 22 March 2023
Below is a short list of forum etiquette that should be followed when using any online forum.
- Behave the same way you would when talking to people in real-life.
- 2. Avoid chat slang or inappropriate vocabulary.
- 3. When creating a new post, create a short descriptive subject for the topic of or reason for the post.
- 4. Try your best to spell all words correctly and use proper punctuation. However, also realize that no one is perfect.
- 5. Give your post some time to get responses or answers to the question. Continuously bumping a message or nagging other members to respond does not help and is usually frowned upon.
- 6. Do not WRITE IN ALL CAPS as it makes you appear like you're yelling.
- 7. Read the "Readme first" posts or other sticky posts before creating a new post.
- 8. Respect all other members on the forum.
- 9. Try not to go into too great of detail or making a post more than three paragraphs long.
- 10. Don't reply to old threads or necropost.
- 11. Abide by the rules created by those running the forum.