Some basic tips for smooth running

• Don't post the same thing in several forums. If in doubt ask.

• Do be sparing with :( smilies. One per paragraph is plenty.

• All the smilies can be done just with : and ) ( D ? | O (oh, not Zero) P or ! except for wink which is ; and )
  No space or noses (- symbol)

• Don't tell off someone on thread for a bad post. PM the Admins.

• If you see anything that breaks the rules or looks wrong or dangerous PM the Admins

• Be Polite
• Don't assume PMs are private. The other person may paste it anywhere. However it's polite to ask the sender before you publish it.

• DON'T SHOUT LIKE THIS. Cancel the Caps Lock

• Avoid large or coloured text, except maybe in a heading.

• There are no stupid Questions. Only Stupid Answers.

• State your point clearly once and then drop it. The other guy is 13 and has infinite time.

• Do quote appropriate frames from XKCD. Or possibly Dilbert.

• The Coffee Bar forum is for amusing and Off Topic banter. Visible only to logged in Members.

• Put a News Item in an existing News Thread. But create a new Thread to discuss it.

• Add explanations on a subject that are like essays to the FAQs in the appropriate forum. If it's a fresh topic, make a new Thread (Topic) started with FAQ: in title.

• Suppliers go in the Supplier Threads. If you are the supplier, your post will be deleted, PM the Moderator with the item.

from http://xkcd.com/386/ who apparently doesn't mind links. He'd like to sell you a T-shirt though.