I'm starting this now. We'll keep it going until the end of August.

http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/index.php?showtopic=91483

Reference my posts made in that linked thread for what does and doesn't warrant a thread. I'm going to moderate this much more tightly, so if I see something I think warrants a thread, I'm going to pull it out.

You don't like it, oh well, I guess. If you want to talk about it, and not incessantly bitch, take it to the thread up top. If you want to bitch, send me a PM and we'll bitch about it.

Pick up where you left off.

Newest additions are in italics.

Making New Threads

Ideally, with the traffic this forum receives, we should see 2-3 new threads per day. However, we need to keep a few things in mind when starting new threads, lest the forum be cluttered with unnecessary topics.

1 - Has it been posted before, or would it be better suited for an existing thread? Do a scan of at least the first page of the forum, to ensure it hasn't been posted before. Updates on prior news probably doesn't need a new thread, except in exceptional circumstances. Use common sense.

2 - Is it really threadworthy? Run of the mill comments or news do not need their own thread. Try using the Random Thoughts thread for random thoughts. Use the News You Can Barely Use thread for news you can barely use.

3 - Is it relevant? There is a General Wrestling folder on the board for non-WWE items. This folder is also used for fantasy booking and topics that are older than five years. If you want to discuss something that happened more than five years ago, make sure it has relevance to today's WWE.

4 - Try and give an opinion when posting news items. This isn't WO.com. We aren't here for groundbrearking journalism. The idea behind the forums is DISCUSSION.

Posting

I can't believe this next rule still needs to be included, but it seems that it does.

1 - Everyone is entitled to their opinion. There is no right and wrong when it comes to professional wrestling. Give them the opportunity to explain their point of view, then refute it if necessary.

2 - Back things up. If you say Cena isn't a draw, back that up with some numbers. If you think Shawn Michaels sucks, tell us why. We don't want to read inane comments without justification.

3 - When posting news items or editorials from other websites, cite your sources.

4 - No direct copying and pasting of any copyrighted material. This includes newsletters, audio updates, shoot interviews or anything else. Paraphrasing is fine, but absolutely no copying and pasting.

Trolling & Flamebaiting

The following will not be acceptable:

1- Insulting someone directly because of their opinion. Period. Arguments will get heated, but that is not justification for attacking other posters. If you have a problem with another poster, take it Don Dokken's Chocolate Socket.

2. Racism. Don't do it.

On breaking a guideline

If you believe that someone has broken a rule, please do one, or both of the following:

1 - Quote the relevant rule to them. Don't be sarcastic or rude, don't flame, and don't dwell on it. Tell them, and move on.

2 - Send a PM to one of the many (usually) moderators that are reading the forum. We ditched the report button, because unfortunately, people abused it.

Remember this is a message board and we are here to have fun. The rules exist to make sure everyone plays fair.

The moderators are here to make sure things runs smoothly. If you have problems with the forums, or suggestions for improvements, please send a PM or post your concerns in the Site Feedback located towards the lower part of the board.