Thank you for your contribution to our community! As a contributor, we have granted you access to the general discussion area. This is the place for off-topic discussion of just about everything that doesn't fit in the other forums.
Think of the lounge like a large room with lots of people milling around. We want you to join the group so find a conversation, listen in for a few minutes, and then chime in. Don't run in to the room screaming at the top of your lungs. Take it slow and you'll fit right in!
Some quick things to remember:
- The Forums Terms of Use and Usage Guidelines apply to all boards-including this one.
- Reply with worthwhile, insightful comments that people will enjoy reading.
- Start new topics, but check the first few pages to make sure it hasn't been discussed recently.
- Don't troll topics looking for reasons to make constantly negative comments.
- Use the spell checker.
- Have fun, we joke around, don't take it personally.
Common Mistakes That Will Get You in Trouble:
- Making a "Hi, I'm New!" thread
We have an introduce yourself thread for that. Start there, then come read some other topics in the lounge to see how we do things. You'll get the feel for it.
- Starting redundant threads
Before you make a topic specifically to bring us a link, animation, or story, do a quick forum search for the URL and related keywords. If the only thing you're posting is the link, you might want to reconsider.
- Plugging your personal website
This comes off rather badly if you do it too soon after joining. If you want to plug your (or anyone else's) site, put a link in your sig, or wait until you are an established member.
- Starting a new thread asking why another thread was locked
PM a moderator if you really don't understand why a thread was locked. Also, do not make a thread solely for the purpose of referring to a thread that has been locked. Even if it's a joke thread, it's not funny enough to warrant it.
- Failing to pay attention to grammar and spelling
Nobody here demands epic poetry from other users, but posts that are incomprehensible will most likely be misinterpreted, or ignored.
- Necroposting
Unless you've got something incredibly insightful to say and a genuine interest in continuing the discussion, don't bump old threads that have died a natural death.
- Final Note
The mods and admins have final say.
Message Edited by TMo_Will on 05-12-2008 02:19 PM
Message Edited by TMo_Will on 05-15-2008 01:47 PM
