Is there an Anandtech Forum FAQ?

[AlexMc]

Is there a forum FAQ anywhere? I've just signed up and started posting but I thought it might be I good idea to read through any ground rules you might have so I don't offend anyone.

 

[kuk]

OK, time to make a Anandtech Forums Newbie Kit!

The kit consists of the following info:
[*]Respect the people here just as you would in real life. That's the rule of thumb.
[*]Avoid flame wars, especially discussions between AMD vs. Intel.
[*]Use the search function! Some topics have been beaten to death, such as "Where do you come from?", "How old are you?", "Which is better: ProductA or ProductB", "Wouldn't it be great if AT Forums had ..."
[*]A nef is someone who posts non-related stuff just to rise his post count.
[*]A troll is someone who tries to rip people off (money, website visit, product (dis)information).
[*]The Help button on the top right will tell you how many posts you need to have for a certain status (member, senior member, etc.)
[*]Stick to the appropriate forum. General Hardware is for hardware. Off-topic is for all non-computer related stuff. Check the Home button for the description of each forum.
[*]Some forums have their own rules, such as Hot Deals and For Trade/Sale. Check them before you post.
[*]The moderator are big meanies. But they are doing a wonderful job in maintaining these forums. Stick to the rules, and you'll have a wonderful stay!

 

[AlexMc]

Thanks

 

[blizz]

<< Anandtech Forums Newbie Kit! >>



Well done! Copyright it and maybe it could be required reading as part of the &quot;joining AT forums&quot; process.

 

[FreeFrag]

blizz, sounds a great idea. Even if the rules are turned into a page and linked at the top of the home page, maybe just under the Personal Messages/Forum Poll Links, that way if someone is unsure of the rulez, he/she doesn't have to hunt around for them

 

[BurntKooshie]

If it's included as part of the joining process, then no one will read it... (well, most people, it sounds like AlexMc would )

 

[Wingznut]

There was one being worked on, by a dozen or so prominent members of this msg board. However, it kind of lost its steam as the forums turned into more flame wars and less intelligent discussion/debate.

 

[HawkeyeNJ]

<< However, it kind of lost its steam as the forums turned into more flame wars and less intelligent discussion/debate. >>


You hit that RIGHT on the nail !

 

[Basse]

kuk:

If you only knew what &quot;kuk&quot; ment in Swedish .

Very informative post though!

/B

EDIT: Sorry, I just saw your sig. Quite humorous! /EDIT

 

[Azraele]

If a potential FAQ has lost steam, it's sad, I think one would be very helpful around here.

It'd go perfectly under say &quot;Click here to view forum polls.&quot;