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ORIGINAL: tsatske

I have 2 good rules, not for here, for the internet in general.
First, When I join a new forum, I try to read a significant amount of the forum before I post the first time. If I run across a good thread, I mark it, open another window, and pruposely read a dozen or so random threads before going back and posting to the one I liked.
And, secondly, I try to acheive 100 posts before I start a thread.

These give me a chance to get to know the culutre of that particular board, and sometimes even get to know a few people, before I risk putting my foot in my mouth.

I often suggest people borrow theese. many wise people do seem to think it's a good idea. the ones who really need it, however, never seem to agree with the idea.