Forum Tips and Tricks
Here are a few condensed forum rules, as well as some general advice for posting and browsing the forums!
Post some useful information that has a purpose or message.
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Try to be serious at the appropriate times. Humor is okay, but don't over-do it.
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You can tag people by putting an "@" (Shift+2) in front of their forum name, such as "@ ChadTheDJ"
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Make posts that surprise and interest people; make them unique!
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Do not like-spam, as it is unfair to regular members who put effort into their posts.
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Don't post on a staff member's wall asking for them to read a Ban Dispute/Moderator Application/Abuse Report, as this will accomplish anything - they go through the reports and disputes in chronological order.
In addition, don't post a Ban Dispute/Moderator application/Abuse Report on their wall, as it is not the proper place to post it.
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Try to be professional in your posts, as this will leave a good impression on people and can contribute towards gaining respect within the community.
Do not Necro-Post/Gravedig. Necro-posting is when an old (1 month since last post) thread that is no longer relevant is posted on.
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Do not Multi-Post.
Multi-Posting is when a user sends multiple messages (2+) in a row, with little time in between. To avoid this, you can quote multiple people within one post, and you can also go back and edit your previous posts.
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Don't advertise or post any links to rude, inappropriate, or potentially offensive websites or content.
Also, do not post links to other servers, networks, video games, or communities without reason, as that can be considered advertising.
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Do not back-talk the staff.
If you feel that a Moderator is incorrect, contact a Senior Moderator. If you think a Senior Moderator is incorrect, contact an Administrator. If it is a minor, honest mistake, then politely correct them and move on.
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Try to use regular grammar. Sometimes people struggle with grammar due to language barriers, age, or simply hitting the wrong key. If you aren't confident in your grammatical skills, a good idea is to proof-read it or have a friend review it for you.
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If you intend to apply for a Staff position, try talking to a few current and ex-staff members in order to make sure that you're suited for the role, and also for tips and advice on how to apply.
Helpers for making this thread:
(Mods: write down your name here if you helped, so that you can get full credit)
Mooclan
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-Nirmit