Forum Rules (AM, you'd better read this...)

[Calliope]

Ahem. It has come to my attention that I need to define some basic guidelines for this forum *coughcoughAVERAGEMANcoughcough* so the following are my rules:<P>*Note: All thread "denotations" are to be placed in the subject line, for those who aren't too familiar with the forum.<P>1. NONSENSE THREADS MUST BE DENOTED.
If it is a particularly ridiculous thread then use the denotation YHBW -- "You Have Been Warned." Contains nonsense at potentially offensive (to the more serious-minded) levels.
Now my policy on nonsense is as follows: when contained within proper boundaries, nonsense is not a problem and even healthy. However, when it seeps into serious posts, we've got a problem.<P>2. OFFENSIVE POSTS WILL BE REMOVED.
And knowing that "offensive" is a very subjective term, I should state my policy. Use common sense, people. Keep it between G and low PG-13. Profane/obscene/derogatory language (out of context, although I can't really see any at present) will not be tolerated.<P>3. SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION POSTS SHOULD GO INTO A THREAD MARKED AS SUCH (IE "SELF-PROMO).
Signatures are exempt. I mean, that would be scary, trying to control other people's sigs. I'm not a control freak. At least, I try not to be.<P>4. PLEASE DENOTE OFF-TOPIC THREADS WITH EITHER "OFF-TOPIC" OR "OT" IN THE SUBJECT.
It's a fair warning to those who don't want to slog through hundreds of off-topic posts.<P>And, lastly...
5. NO SUB VS. DUB DEBATES. I mean, DVD makes this a moot point, for crying out loud. And more often than not it just makes for an ugly screaming match. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">

[Averageman]

I hereby agree to the preseading guidelines and will be my best to abide by them.(grins sheepishly) If I have offended anyone...(glances guiltily at Calli) You have my apologies, and my promise that I will try to avoid breaking Rule #2, though, trueth be told, you'll probablely have to remind me. (Winces when he sees the Parisienne and takes a step away from it)<P>You repenant friend, Averageman