Forum etiquette
Certain rules of unspoken etiquette should be followed when using Internet forums. They include:
1. Read any rules and guidelines established by the community; some may have different regulations on a particular subject. Always be courteous.
2. Before creating a new topic thread, search to see if a similar topic already exists.
3. Follow standard grammar/spelling rules and try not to use slang.
4. If the forum is categorized, post in the correct section.
5. Include as much technical information as possible if posting a technical inquiry.
6. Stay on-topic.
7. Avoid double posting and Crossposting.
8. Respond to topics started by others more often than starting topics of your own so that you don't appear arrogant and unlikable.
9. Avoid the use of all CAPITAL LETTERS in posts. (All CAPS is considered "shouting" and causes readability issues.)
10. Do not resurrect a very old topic if you have nothing extremely significant to add.
11. Try to refrain from lashing back at a poorly behaving member or participating in a flame war; instead, notify the messageboard's staff of the event.