Forum Rules Reminder Do's and Don'ts

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by Pavan

Do not use the phrase "RTFM" no matter what that acronym is supposed to mean. Posting an acronym like "RTMP" is not helpful at all either so please refrain from posting if you are not going the give the answer requested by the topic starter.

See, this is an example of reading the WHOLE thread. I was going to post this. But Pavan got to it first.

On that same note, if you ARE going to suggest reading the manual, try to point the person to the section, if not the exact rule, that answers their question. Chances are they missed it. With the exception of one team member, we're all human.

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

While you follow this great advice, keep this in mind; you are creating relationships here on ChiefDelphi. I have become very good friends with many people I met on this discussion board over the last 10 years. In many cases, it took a few years before we met in person.

What you post is really the only way many of us know you.

I couldn't agree any stronger. Chief Delphi is a place for getting your questions answered, and making friends in the process. Don't be afraid to stick your neck out- however, stick your neck out in a gracious, well-worded, and understandable way. (As in, DnT tYp3 l!kE dis.)

I joined CD halfway through my freshman year (I'm a junior now), and I remember being a scared little newbie. Please, please, welcome the newbies. For that matter, welcome everyone. If they have a question, it's because they don't know and want help, not because they want to annoy anyone else.

Just be nice. It works better in the long run. This is supposed to be fun, after all. I've met fantastic people through Chief Delphi, and I hope everyone can get the same experience.