Some helpful reminders to help you get around EoFF.

[Agent Proto]

Hi! My name is Proto. I am here to give you some simple reminders to help you around. Please follow the list and you'll get by quickly and make as much friends as possible! ^_^

1. Please use correct spelling.*
<i>Please don't use short-hand speak when you post. Not only is it annoying for some, but it also gives the impression that you can't type properly.</i>
2. Please don't get upset at anyone if they "offended" you.
<i>Even if they meant to offend you, it's better for you to ignore and/or warn them. Mods usually know what to do and in almost all cases, do take care of these disputes quickly as possible.</i>
3. If you're upset at a staff member's decision in whatever case (such as warning you in a thread for whatever you may have done wrong), please don't post a thread about it.
<i>Most likely, the thread will get closed immediately, and if you continue making threads like so, you may get banned. It's better for you to PM the staff member in question with any complaints you may have. If you flame the staff member, you will most likely get banned.</i>
4. Limit the number of smilies in your post.
<i>If you have too many smilies in your post, that gives the impression that you're not serious in your post. A simple or :rolleyes2 or or or or whatever smiley you decide to use will be sufficient. </i>
5. In a debate thread, don't take things the other poster says in dispute of your post.
<i>Doing so may take things personal, and you may flame the person for not agreeing with you, and you could get banned. It's ok for people to disagree on topics. If everyone agreed, life would be boring! </i>
6. If you're unsure that the topic of a thread you may make in the future has been done or not, please use the Search feature!
<i>Trust me on this. Mods will likely close your thread on first sight with a link to the other thread, thus making you feel stupid for not looking hard.</i>
7. Please check out the chatroom at least once a month.*
<i>Quite simple! If you have mIRC, please join #eoff in irc.ffchat.net:6669 or you could use the java chat.</i>

* Not really necessary.

Anyway, I'm sure there are more reminders that you guys can also add to help others. Thanks.

[Zell's Fists of Fury]

8. Spiff ownz your ass.
This means you, pinko.

[Peegee]

I've been hear four hoo nows how long and I've constatly b0rked rules one and four.

:rolleyes2 :rolleyes2

[Zell's Fists of Fury]

You are also one of the worst members here.

no just kidng i luv u snugglepop

[Rainecloud]

Nice list, Pr00t. I love number eight.

[Erdrick Holmes]

9. Making fun of Joel's high pitched singing voice gets you banned.
<sb><i>My high pitched voice is beautiful</i></sb>

[Ouch!]

I like rule number one. If everyone could follow that I think the world (i.e. EoFF) would be a better place.

[bennator]

10. Trouts are for hitting people with, not for eating.
11. Never start a debate with Unne, you can't win.

[Peegee]

I've won many debates with Dr Unne. They usually go like this

- Dr Unne speaks in a thread
- I respond with a snide comment or something, questioning him
- Dr Unne never responds, and thus forfeits victory to me

[Lindy]

Often quote exactly what people say before you in random threads, as it's considered humorous by some.

Or not.

[Rye]

12. Don't make mean comments about a person's sexual orientation or their race.

13. Make a n00b thread so people recognize you.

Only one I could think of.

[Lindy]

13. Make a n00b thread so people recognize you.

Now that one is just ASKING for trouble.

[Flying Mullet]

Often quote exactly what people say before you in random threads, as it's considered humorous by some.

*Of course someone had to quote that. *

[Lindy]

You're supposed to just quote what the person says, that's the joke.

[Peegee]

The only thing you really need to not do is troll, spam or post nasty things, or swear profusely. I don't think you can really be banned for anything else.