First off, don't assume that our rules are the same as other boards. Just because spammy posts are OK on another board doesn't mean that they are here.<br><br>However, most of the rules aren't that hard to follow, and as long as you keep them in mind you should be all right.
<br><br><b>DO:</b><ol>
<li>Follow the rules the local mods put out for their forums.
<li>LISTEN to the admins when they warn you.
<li>Enjoy yourself, and post frequently while obeying the rules.
<li>Use proper grammar and avoid l33t speak and AOL-speak (u, ur, y, in place of words such as you, you're, why). It's a good way to gain respect.
<li>Exercise common sense when posting.
<li>Exercise caution when posting threads about controversial topics such as religion.
</ol><br><b>DON'T:</b><ol>
<li>Spam
<li>Insult/bash video game systems and games without a perfectly good reason. (i.e. "DUD U SUCK IF U HAVE GAMCUB UR A GAY PKEMON KIDDIE")
<li>Be a bigot. Hateful, discriminating, or homophobic remarks are not welcome on this board. (DUDE THATS GAY STFU UR GAY)
<li>Bump (post in) old or outdated threads.
<li>Create multiple accounts unless authorized to by an admin (for testing reasons, etc.). Creating a second account when banned will result in a permanent ban from the board.
<li>Ask any questions on the board that are answered in this FAQ.
<li>Post threads regarding layout testing. You can preview your layout in your user profile.
<li>Stick around if you hate this board. We don't want people going THIS BOARD SUX LOLOLOLOLOLOL DIE OF HIV.
<li>Act like the board is a chat room (post messages like "HEY ACMLM", "I AGREE", "Whats up?", or similar messages directed to people). This is what private messages are for.
<li>FLAME, or purposely try to be an ass to people.
<li>Expect this board to be a utopia. People won't respect you if you act stupid or act as if you're better than everyone else.
<li>Ask to be a mod, suck up, or act like a mod. It's the quickest way NOT to get what you want.
<li>Threaten to hack the board. Chances are you can't. Besides, we have a few real hackers on staff who test the board constantly for any security problems.
<li>Post porn. Permaban on the spot.
<li>Post rom/warez links on the board. You're free to exchange links with others through private messages, but do not post them out in the open.
<li>Join the board with the sole intent of advertising your site/service/etc.
<li>Respond to a spammer attack/obvious flame. If it's obvious that the post/thread in question will be deleted, don't post and make fun of the person or ask for the post/thread to be taken care of.
</ol><br>Keep in mind that you are fully responsible for your own account.
was copying the acmlm's board rules for my own board because I am unoriginal.