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Originally Posted by TrueJournals View Post
Most forums have a "README" sticky of some sort to help new users get acquainted to how the forum works, and what the rules of the forums are. I don't see why we wouldn't/shouldn't do that here.

Also, why do you disagree with no bumping and the list of acceptable acronyms? Bumping only causes confusion in threads. People bump old threads with a ton of information, and then relevant information becomes harder to find. It's a pretty standard rule. The list of acceptable acronyms is mainly to prevent chat slang, which just looks sloppy in forums. It also serves the purpose of standardizing acronyms for various functions on the tablet, and, again, quickly acquainting new users with the forum. Acceptable acronyms, in my mind, wouldn't be a strictly enforced rule, just more of a guideline to help standardize some items.

I have no problem with objects to my ideas, just please give reasons if you're going to object.
In general, the forum has worked just fine in the past without rigorous rules. If it's not broke, don't fix it. A list of acceptable acronyms or trying to prevent people from being sloppy suggests an excessive amount of control.

One sticky is good, but two stickies is not and I think a single short "read this before posting" sticky is appropriate.

I think bumping threads is preferable to having multiple threads on the same topic. This is not a casual conversation forum, people park information here related to a particular app to be used as a resource. If a moderator wants to close a thread as inactive or outdated, then they simply do so, don't expect users to refrain from bumping it. Three months is arbitary anyway. If the thread gets too long, move the relevant info from the thread to the wiki and close the thread with a post to the wiki page.
 

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