Online Forum Etiquette

[Key]

So, we've all been on forums for most of our lives, maybe. And there are some very specific things that people do on the forums that have sort of become "standard" to forums.

For example:

-When starting a new thread whether it's in the lounge or music forums or whatever forums you're in, it's proper forum etiquette to capitalize the first letter of every word in the thread title.
(see thread title for example)

Are there any other things people notice about things like this, or am I just in the minority? Keep in mind, this is just for fun. I'm not saying this is a legitimate thing.

[Frownland]

If someone has a different opinion from you, take it as a personal attack.

[Key]

You're not allowed to write a post unless the sentence starts off with a capitalized word, a period at the end of each sentence, and shows no emotion whatsoever, even when you're using "lol" or "haha". Also, emoticons are bad news.

[Moss]

When in doubt, all caps and bold text will make sure your point gets across.

[Janszoon]

I have have not been on forums for most of my life.

[Moss]

Originally Posted by Janszoon

I have have not been on forums for most of my life.

Me either. I actually got through college without owning a computer.

[Key]

Originally Posted by Janszoon

I have have not been on forums for most of my life.

Rule #1221121: You cannot write a post on a forum with grammatical errors without being called out.

[Ninetales]

ya my forum rule is don't call out someones grammatical error or do it and look like a total doink

[Pet_Sounds]

Originally Posted by Ninetales

Yeah, my forum rule is, "Don't call out someones grammatical error, or do it and look like a total doink."

[DwnWthVwls]

Trolling isn't cool.