Good online hygiene

[HapiSofi]

When you start a new thread, it's best to give it a clear, descriptive name, even though it may seem dull at the time. Readers scanning down a list of topics need to be able to tell what's being discussed in them.

[CaoPaux]

Hear, hear!

2) Be sure to read and/or search the forum to make sure the topic hasn't already been addressed (many times) before.

3) Return to the thread to acknowledge any response.

:Soapbox:

[HapiSofi]

4) Try not to include masses of quoted material beyond the specific needs of your own post.

5) Polite participants read the backthread.

[James D. Macdonald]

6) Reputation comments and private messages are the places to put "LOL" and "Me too!"

[Medievalist]

I think we need to get the Mods -- Maybe Perks?-- to make this a single post, and an FAQ sticky.