1. Be Appropriate.
I don't mind swearing or complaining about things, just don't go overboard with it.

2. Insulting.
Don't come in and complain about other people or other sites. It's lovely that you don't like a place, but I really don't care so much as to want to hear it all the time. And especially please don't insult this site.

3. Promoting.
Feel free to put a link in the allowed area, but DO NOT go posting it in the Shout Box context just to get things out there. If it's to, say, an Author's Page or a specific site that you do not own, go ahead, I do it all the time, but if you just created a board, go to the Plug Board.

4. Name.
Use your regular name if you want, but it is advised to place a link to your member profile in the slot that asks for a url or email.