"Think Before You Ink"

16. Face to face or in online public forums make a positive difference; isn't that what life's really all about.....

Evasiveness reasons: a lack of spinal fortitude, a lack of information, incorrect information, and even (coughs) attention seeking.

18. When you're making your rounds be sure to visit the Help, Announcements and Site Ideas Forums for helpful information.

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19. Ignore Thumbs Down by realizing they reflect emotional reaction rather than rational thought.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
19. Ignore Thumbs Down by realizing they reflect emotional reaction rather than rational thought.

20. Respect the integrity of this online public marketplace for opinions and ideas, whether your own are accepted or rejected.

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21. Don't feed the trolls... I do, but it's not advisable.

Originally posted by lemon lime
21. Don't feed the trolls... I do, but it's not advisable.

Don't eat yellow snow.

There is just one major point:

Keep your fingers off the keyboard and you will not be hurt.

There is another for the unwary:

This is not real! And this too will pass.

25. Avoid having Eggs and Spam for breakfast on days when you
plan to camp out on rather than visit online public forums.

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27. Be thankful that you have access to an online correspondence chess site with public forums in the first place rather than take it for granted.

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28. Make the effort to be aware of what's going on or down.

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