How to Use the Neoboards

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Don't spam.

   This is perhaps the most important rule in NeoPian history.
   
   For example, you should not make a stupid topic on the Help Board that mentions your dog or anything on a topic besides Neopets.
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   Step 2: Avoid using 'chatspeak'; it may irritate people.

   Simply put, it is hard to read.
   
   Make sure you use Capitalization when necessary and use punctuation appropriately (! ? .). 7h15 15 h4rd 2 r33d! , All capitals is the online equivalent of screaming.
   
   Are you really screaming about how many neopoints you need, or do you just want to get people's attention? Try using bold type as an alternative. , The Neopets Team (TNT) only wants to keep the site safe for us. , That's self explanatory. , Don't post anyone else's username (besides your own) or their pets (besides your own) on the Neoboards, as this may count as harassment. , Cursing is a no no.
   
   Don't use curses or try to hid offensive material from TNT because there are monitors watching 24/7.
   
   Also, don't use words that may be considered offensive such as racial slurs or sexual terms.
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   Step 3: Try not to use ALL CAPITALS!

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   Step 4: Begging

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   Step 5: scamming

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   Step 6: stealing

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   Step 7: or anything along those lines are against the rules.

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   Step 8: Play fair.

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   Step 9: Don't harass other users Harassing people will only get you frozen.

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    Step 10: Use the same language as you would in a polite conversation with your mother.

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