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1. Moderation on DrBicuspid.com Forums
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2. Your Postings Reflect Upon You -- Be Proud of Them
Most people on our Forums will only know you by what you say and how well you say it. Take some time to make sure each posting is something that will not embarrass you later. Minimize your spelling errors and make sure that the post is easy to read and understand. Writing is an art and to do it well requires practice. Since much of how people judge you on the web is based on your writing, such time is well spent.
3. Never Forget that the Person on the Other Side is Human
Because your interaction with the Forums is through a computer, it is easy to forget that there are people "out there" reading your posts. Situations arise where emotions erupt into a verbal free-for-all that can lead to hurt feelings. Please remember that people all over the world are reading your words. Do not attack people if you cannot persuade them with your presentation of the facts. Screaming, cursing, and abusing others only serves to make people think less of you and less willing to help you when you need it. Hasty words create more problems than they solve. Don't say anything to others you would not say to them in person in a room full of people.
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5. Spamming or Flaming
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