419 Legal Forum Rules

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Rules
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Forum Rules:
1) One should always be courteous. Absolutely no swearing. Only constructive arguments.

2) No self promotion � A signature with a link can be added after 50 posts. Advertisements will be immediately erased.

3) Do not create members with names that are related to marketable products or target search traffic. Examples are "Buy Viagra" or "Meet Sexy Singles" members with these types of names will be deleted along with their posts.

3) Before creating a new [Threaded discussion|topic thread], one is advised to search to see if a similar topic already exists. Please use the search function (Link).

4) Post in the correct section.

5) Moderation is limited to removing spam, and moving posts to the correct location.


Some additional Rules From the Experts
Netiquette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Forum etiquette

Certain rules of unspoken etiquette are recommended to be followed when using [Internet forum]s. They include:

* One should read all the rules and guidelines established by the communitee. Some communities may have different regulations on a particular subject.
* One should always be courteous.
* Before creating a new [Threaded discussion|topic thread], one is advised to search to see if a similar topic already exists.
* Contributors should follow standard grammar and spelling rules and avoid slang.
* If the forum is categorized, one should strive to post in the correct section.
* When making a technical inquiry, one should include as much technical information as possible, especially in the subject line.
* Contributors are asked to stay on-topic.
* Contributors should avoid double posting and Crossposting.
* To avoid appearing self-absorbed, one should respond to topics started by others more often than starting topics of their own.
* Contributors should avoid the use of all CAPITAL LETTERS in posts. All CAPS is considered "shouting" and causes readability issues.
* One is advised not to resurrect a very old topic if nothing significant will be added. This practice is known as revival or Necroing.
* One should 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.
* When quoting a previous post, one should only include the relevant portion of that post. Contributors are requested to keep in mind that their audience can likely still see the message they are quoting on the same screen and can read it again if need be.