What NOT To Do On the Forums

[Lazer Yoshi]

Welcome, one and all, to my guide, on what NOT to do. Most of these are NOT said in the rules, and this is the Stop for all the things you need to avoid. Feel free to add some ideas or if you would like some removed.

IF I USE A MEMBER'S NAME, THERE IS NO OFFENSE AT ALL.

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1: Do not post in a thread that is innapropiate. Just use the Report Button

2: Respect ALL Members, even if they don't like you.

3: If you're going to flame, prepared to be flamed back.

4: If you want to cuss, Star it (***).

5: Don't PM a Member a Spam Mail. This is just as a bad posting spam.

6: When posting your cards, you should always post the effect if it is long.

7: Do not tell someone they fail. If they're bad, give them constructive critiscm, but don't yell. Say "That needs a LOT of work" instead of "THAT SUCKS! GET OFF THE SITE NAO!"

8: Do not give out any personal information, such as your Address.

9: Poking fun at members is not cool, unless all users poking fun at each other agree they are joking.

10: If you want to celebrate posts or pretty much anything, use the "Celebrate Anything" Thread in Games.

11: Don't post you're leaving as a thread. Use the "Leaving/Return Thread" in Games.

12: In Roleplays, don't just post a simple message. Make your post somewhat long, and give some detail as well.

13: If you post something innapropiate, you will get caught, as YCM is Harsh on Innapropiate Posts.

14: Do not get in a fight with a troll. They post so you post, and you both end up getting in trouble. If someone Trolls you, "Don't Feed Them", instead, ignore them like they are your parents

15: If you want to post a Youtube Video, use the "Youtube Video" Thread in General. There, everyone can view it, instead of your Thread getting locked.

16: Don't lie. Because an honest person gets in trouble, or you get out of trouble. Please be honest with your members.

17: If you want to post a question about ANYTHING, post a thread in the Polls Section, a Sub Forum of General.

18: Do not try to get yourself banned. If you want to leave YCM, just post in the "Leaving/Return" Thread that you are leaving. This is so you can leave peacefully, with no members going crazy.

19: All Posting Rules pretty much go along with PM Rules. If you PM a Member about how much you hate Bananas, they'll probably get "upset."

20: Most people use Reps as Bribes to get people to post in their thread. Most of the time, they'll post something stupid. But people like Me and others post in threads that have rep bribes to actually help the member. Such as with their questions or problems.

21: If a Member is Banned, try to PM a Moderator about it. Don't make a thread about it; Moderators always want you to PM them, since it doesn't cheat the Post Count.

22: A Moderator's/Administrators decision is FINAL. If it isn't fair, other Moderators may take care of it. But 99% of the Time, our Forum Staff is Correct. Please do not argue with them, because arguing with the Staff is much worse then arguing with a regular member.

If you want any additions, tell me. ^_^

Thanks for reading,

~Yoshi[/align]

[J-Max]

Please remind the Members that a Mods decision is final. I get 3-5 PM's a day questioning my Rules. Very nice Guide BTW.

[Lazer Yoshi]

^ Okay ^_^

I have to have Dinner now, but I'll still edit it ^_^

Thanks J :D

[bury the year]

Disagree with rule 7, in terms of card-making. Change it to:

 

"Don't tell members they fail; give constructive criticism instead."

[Kizzi]

With 19, they'll only get upset if they like bananas. Or if they're too busy to have time to read 1 message / make a friend.

[Lazer Yoshi]

^ It's an example XD

Okay Tect, I'll put in your suggestion :D

[Alastar Rainford]

I believe this might actually help people good work

[Guest Tiger]

This is great! :D

Hopefully more newbies will read this :D

[Lazer Yoshi]

Thanks guys! ^_^

...Any more suggestions?

[.Digital.Simplicity.]

Good tut is good.