Loud's Rules!!!
Rule 1: Argue! This is absolutely the most important rule of posting in any online forum and many of the other rules are based upon it.
Rule 2: Flame other posters. This rule goes hand in hand with rule 1.
Rule 3: Never, under any circumstances,use proper spelling and grammar.
Rule 4: Lie. Fabricate stories about girlfriends or boyfriends you don't have, experiences you've never had, and sports you don't play. After all, who's going to check?
Rule 5: When arguing, be sure to point out every minor spelling and/or grammatical mistake in your opponent's previous post. This will distract the other users reading your argumentative and insulting posts.
Rule 6: On most forums there is a search feature. This feature is just there for show; make sure never to use it.
Rule 7: Never back down or give up on an argument. No matter how clear it is that you're in the wrong and have lost, keep arguing and flaming.
Rule 8: When your username is banned from the forum (and if you've followed the previous rules correctly it will be) register under an alternate username and continue to troll about the forums. Mock the admin who banned your other username while you're at it. When you're banned again, simply repeat the process all over again.
If you follow this guide correctly you should earn yourself the coveted "IP ban" the ultimate goal of all good members of a message board, in no time!
OK, let me be serious.....well, I do try!!
A. Don't feed the troll. Enough said!
B. Sadly, teenagers sneak onto Lush. They have funny ways of spelling and don't understand that proper grownups don't want to put up with their pubescent attempts at ‘humour'. Let the Admins know if someone is underage. Not all teenagers are evil, mind. Just most of them.. LOL
C. If you're replying in a thread, make sure what you're writing is funny, interesting or funny and interesting. “yeh i agree lol” is not, in any way, shape or form, a valid reply, ever.
D. Respect the Admins, that's right!! That includes me! LMAO
E. DON'T USE ALL CAPS IN YOUR POST (you reading Mazza?)
F. Don't just jump in to the forums spouting off reams and reams your amazing knowledge of whatever. Lurk around a bit first and read some threads to see whether or not that's even remotely the sort of thing people there would be interested in.
G. Don't post massive pictures that are wider than most peoples' screens.
H. Now Drama!!.... Used properly, Lush can be a tool for good. If used for overblown, melodramatic weepy Emo nonsense, it's ruined and needs to be scrubbed clean. Learn to relax and take everything in your stride. No one's on Lush to get all stressed and angsty, we're all just here for a good time. So leave all your haughty drivel at the door.
I. Read the FAQ and Forum Rules.
I'd remove the "contact us" service cos it's useless. I sent there a message recently but "Pixie" couldn´t bother to answer.
I'd use the same system as Literotica on the audio stories, ie, each story should be read by his/her author. (got nothing about that lady, but it gets boring after a while)
I'd ban Nicola for being a pain in the ass and being obsessed about her "ownership of the site" power trips.
Do it and you'll have a great site in no time.
PS. Ban Dudalicious too, he seems a bit corny with that Colin Farrel avatar.
Here's a good one: don't post in forums just for the sake of posting. Just because you click on a thread, doesn't mean you have to post (unless it's the topic "If you click this forum you have to post"). Oh and no spamming, please.
i agree with the majority of posts. if you poke someone once and they poke you back, there is no need for multiple pokes. also, respect the fact that not all requests for pvt chats will be honored. if i refuse, more than likely i'm reading or trying to talk to as many people as possible.
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