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MichaelAivaliotis: Protected "Forum Guidelines" ([edit=sysop] (indefinite) [move=sysop] (indefinite))

2012-10-10T20:42:33Z

Protected "Forum Guidelines" ([edit=sysop] (indefinite) [move=sysop] (indefinite))

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Crelf: /* Introduction */

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Introduction

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	'''These rules and guidelines apply to ~~the LAVA [http://forums.lavag.org/forums.html Forums] and all~~ the discussion threads associated with ~~the~~ Wiki articles.''' For Guidelines pertaining to other ~~areas of~~ the ~~site~~ see:		'''These rules and guidelines apply to the discussion threads associated with LabVIEW Wiki articles.''' For Guidelines pertaining to other sites in the LAVA family see:

	*[[LabVIEW Wiki:Policies and guidelines\|LabVIEW Wiki Policies and Guidelines]]		*[[LabVIEW Wiki:Policies and guidelines\|LabVIEW Wiki Policies and Guidelines]]
	*[[Help:Contents\|Complete LabVIEW Wiki Help, FAQ and Guidelines]]		*[[Help:Contents\|Complete LabVIEW Wiki Help, FAQ and Guidelines]]
			*[http://lavag.org/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=boardrules LAVA Forums Guidelines]
	*[http://forums.lavag.org/Code-Repository-Discussions-f62.html Code Repository Information and Procedure]		*[http://forums.lavag.org/Code-Repository-Discussions-f62.html Code Repository Information and Procedure]


	The ~~LAVA Forums are~~ managed and maintained by dedicated LabVIEW enthusiasts like yourself. We are volunteers committed to the development of an open and unbiased exchange of ideas on intermediate to advanced topics in LabVIEW. The document that follows covers key areas of the Forums and should answer most of your questions regarding features, proper usage and etiquette.		The LabVIEW Wiki is managed and maintained by dedicated LabVIEW enthusiasts like yourself. We are volunteers committed to the development of an open and unbiased exchange of ideas on intermediate to advanced topics in LabVIEW. The document that follows covers key areas of the Forums and should answer most of your questions regarding features, proper usage and etiquette.

	== Finding information ==		== Finding information ==

MichaelAivaliotis: Unprotected "Forum Guidelines"

2012-10-10T18:43:11Z

Unprotected "Forum Guidelines"

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Crelf: /* The golden forum rules */

2008-12-07T23:35:33Z

The golden forum rules

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	#Please keep foul language to a minimum, any excessive un-called for language will be removed and you will receive a final warning.		#Please keep foul language to a minimum, any excessive un-called for language will be removed and you will receive a final warning.
	#Remember to post in the correct forum. Take your time to look at other topics and see where your topic should go. If your topic is placed in the wrong forum, it will be moved by a moderator.		#Remember to post in the correct forum. Take your time to look at other topics and see where your topic should go. If your topic is placed in the wrong forum, it will be moved by a moderator.
	#If a topic is recognized as being posted in the wrong forum, or if the post is a violation of our guidelines then please contact a moderator ~~vai~~ the "! REPORT" post to moderator feature; please do not respond publicly to the member - a member of staff will do what is required upon contact. Any person/s who attempt to present themselves as a Moderator by posting negatively to a member's topic ~~(which has been posted in error and requires locking or moving to another forum)~~ will be sent a PM warning and placed into moderation queue upon further actions.		#If a topic is recognized as being posted in the wrong forum, or if the post is a violation of our guidelines then please contact a moderator via the "! REPORT" post to moderator feature; please do not respond publicly to the member - a member of staff will do what is required upon contact. Any person/s who attempt to present themselves as a Moderator by posting negatively to a appropriateness of a member's topic will be sent a PM warning and placed into moderation queue upon further actions.
	#Having fun is good, we like fun. There are general forums for non-programming related topics. Please keep it positive and polite. We do not censor opinions or ideas on our forums but we do take action against posts and/or topics that could cause unrest in the community beyond a civil and polite disagreement. If you beleive that a post and/or thread fits this critereon then please contact a moderator via the "! REPORT" post to moderator feature; please do not respond publicly to the member - a member of staff will do what is required upon contact. Any person/s who attempt to present themselves as a Moderator by posting negatively to a member's ~~topic (which has been posted in error and requires locking or moving to another forum)~~ will be sent a PM warning and placed into moderation queue upon further actions.		#Having fun is good, we like fun. There are general forums for non-programming related topics. Please keep it positive and polite. We do not censor opinions or ideas on our forums but we do take action against posts and/or topics that could cause unrest in the community beyond a civil and polite disagreement. If you beleive that a post and/or thread fits this critereon then please contact a moderator via the "! REPORT" post to moderator feature; please do not respond publicly to the member - a member of staff will do what is required upon contact. Any person/s who attempt to present themselves as a Moderator by posting negatively to a appropriateness of a member's will be sent a PM warning and placed into moderation queue upon further actions.
	#Any impersonation of a user, Admin or moderator, in any mode of communication, is strictly prohibited and will result in a banning.		#Any impersonation of a user, Admin or moderator, in any mode of communication, is strictly prohibited and will result in a banning.
	#Linked and locked topics are pruned regularly to reduce page clutter. If you have a question about where your topic went, please PM (personal message) a Moderator or Administrator before starting a new topic asking where it went, or posting a duplicate of the original topic. We will be happy to provide you with a link to the new location, or a reason why it was locked and/or removed.		#Linked and locked topics are pruned regularly to reduce page clutter. If you have a question about where your topic went, please PM (personal message) a Moderator or Administrator before starting a new topic asking where it went, or posting a duplicate of the original topic. We will be happy to provide you with a link to the new location, or a reason why it was locked and/or removed.

Crelf: /* The golden forum rules */

2008-12-07T23:34:00Z

The golden forum rules

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	#Please keep foul language to a minimum, any excessive un-called for language will be removed and you will receive a final warning.		#Please keep foul language to a minimum, any excessive un-called for language will be removed and you will receive a final warning.
	#Remember to post in the correct forum. Take your time to look at other topics and see where your topic should go. If your topic is placed in the wrong forum, it will be moved by a moderator.		#Remember to post in the correct forum. Take your time to look at other topics and see where your topic should go. If your topic is placed in the wrong forum, it will be moved by a moderator.
	#If a topic is recognized as being posted in the wrong forum, or if the post is a violation of our guidelines then please contact a moderator ~~either via PM (personal message) or~~ the ~~report~~ post to moderator feature; please do not respond publicly to the member - a member of staff will do what is required upon contact. Any person/s who attempt to present themselves as a Moderator by posting negatively to a member's topic (which has been posted in error and requires locking or moving to another forum) will be sent a PM warning and placed into moderation queue upon further actions.		#If a topic is recognized as being posted in the wrong forum, or if the post is a violation of our guidelines then please contact a moderator vai the "! REPORT" post to moderator feature; please do not respond publicly to the member - a member of staff will do what is required upon contact. Any person/s who attempt to present themselves as a Moderator by posting negatively to a member's topic (which has been posted in error and requires locking or moving to another forum) will be sent a PM warning and placed into moderation queue upon further actions.
	#Having fun is good, we like fun. There are general forums for non-programming related topics. Please keep it positive and polite. We do not censor opinions or ideas on our forums but we do take action against posts and/or topics that could cause unrest in the community beyond a civil and polite disagreement.		#Having fun is good, we like fun. There are general forums for non-programming related topics. Please keep it positive and polite. We do not censor opinions or ideas on our forums but we do take action against posts and/or topics that could cause unrest in the community beyond a civil and polite disagreement. If you beleive that a post and/or thread fits this critereon then please contact a moderator via the "! REPORT" post to moderator feature; please do not respond publicly to the member - a member of staff will do what is required upon contact. Any person/s who attempt to present themselves as a Moderator by posting negatively to a member's topic (which has been posted in error and requires locking or moving to another forum) will be sent a PM warning and placed into moderation queue upon further actions.
	#Any impersonation of a user, Admin or moderator, in any mode of communication, is strictly prohibited and will result in a banning.		#Any impersonation of a user, Admin or moderator, in any mode of communication, is strictly prohibited and will result in a banning.
	#Linked and locked topics are pruned regularly to reduce page clutter. If you have a question about where your topic went, please PM (personal message) a Moderator or Administrator before starting a new topic asking where it went, or posting a duplicate of the original topic. We will be happy to provide you with a link to the new location, or a reason why it was locked and/or removed.		#Linked and locked topics are pruned regularly to reduce page clutter. If you have a question about where your topic went, please PM (personal message) a Moderator or Administrator before starting a new topic asking where it went, or posting a duplicate of the original topic. We will be happy to provide you with a link to the new location, or a reason why it was locked and/or removed.

Crelf: /* Glossary of useful forum terms */

2008-10-17T17:18:18Z

Glossary of useful forum terms

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	#Nuke - To maliciously destroy a thread.		#Nuke - To maliciously destroy a thread.
	#Mod - shortened form of Moderator); A moderator who has been given the power to delete/edit other people's posts. They are there to ensure that discussions are relevant and interesting. Don't worry, they only use their powers very sparingly. The moderators were chosen by God himself. God, what with being all-knowing and stuff, chose enough moderators to handle the load. Please don't ask to be made a moderator. We have enough, and you will only be disappointed.		#Mod - shortened form of Moderator); A moderator who has been given the power to delete/edit other people's posts. They are there to ensure that discussions are relevant and interesting. Don't worry, they only use their powers very sparingly. The moderators were chosen by God himself. God, what with being all-knowing and stuff, chose enough moderators to handle the load. Please don't ask to be made a moderator. We have enough, and you will only be disappointed.
	#OCG - Modern, and [http://www.~~boingboing~~.~~net~~/~~2008~~/~~04/23/graphic-graphic-uk-o~~.html slightly crude], interpretation to OMG (see below).		#OCG - Modern, and [http://www.qwantz.com/archive/001057.html slightly crude], interpretation to OMG (see below).
	#OMG - Oh My God or Oh My Gosh - an expression of exclaimation.		#OMG - Oh My God or Oh My Gosh - an expression of exclaimation.
	#Regular - Someone who lives on the Forums. Their diet usually consists of waffles, syrup and Mountain Dew. Renowned for their general friendliness, regulars are far from being extinct. But please, support their cause by donating generously to the Poor Boy Foundation		#Regular - Someone who lives on the Forums. Their diet usually consists of waffles, syrup and Mountain Dew. Renowned for their general friendliness, regulars are far from being extinct. But please, support their cause by donating generously to the Poor Boy Foundation

Crelf: /* Glossary of useful forum terms */

2008-10-17T16:26:39Z

Glossary of useful forum terms

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	#Nuke - To maliciously destroy a thread.		#Nuke - To maliciously destroy a thread.
	#Mod - shortened form of Moderator); A moderator who has been given the power to delete/edit other people's posts. They are there to ensure that discussions are relevant and interesting. Don't worry, they only use their powers very sparingly. The moderators were chosen by God himself. God, what with being all-knowing and stuff, chose enough moderators to handle the load. Please don't ask to be made a moderator. We have enough, and you will only be disappointed.		#Mod - shortened form of Moderator); A moderator who has been given the power to delete/edit other people's posts. They are there to ensure that discussions are relevant and interesting. Don't worry, they only use their powers very sparingly. The moderators were chosen by God himself. God, what with being all-knowing and stuff, chose enough moderators to handle the load. Please don't ask to be made a moderator. We have enough, and you will only be disappointed.
	#OCG - Modern interpretation to OMG (see below).		#OCG - Modern, and [http://www.boingboing.net/2008/04/23/graphic-graphic-uk-o.html slightly crude], interpretation to OMG (see below).
	#OMG - Oh My God or Oh My Gosh - an expression of exclaimation.		#OMG - Oh My God or Oh My Gosh - an expression of exclaimation.
	#Regular - Someone who lives on the Forums. Their diet usually consists of waffles, syrup and Mountain Dew. Renowned for their general friendliness, regulars are far from being extinct. But please, support their cause by donating generously to the Poor Boy Foundation		#Regular - Someone who lives on the Forums. Their diet usually consists of waffles, syrup and Mountain Dew. Renowned for their general friendliness, regulars are far from being extinct. But please, support their cause by donating generously to the Poor Boy Foundation

Crelf: /* Glossary of useful forum terms */

2008-10-17T16:22:41Z

Glossary of useful forum terms

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	#Flame war - a deliberate exchange of insults between two parties. This usually involves a series of insulting, irrelevant posts in the same thread.		#Flame war - a deliberate exchange of insults between two parties. This usually involves a series of insulting, irrelevant posts in the same thread.
	#Kill - To delete a post.		#Kill - To delete a post.
	#LOL - ~~Laughing out~~ loud.		#LQTM - Laughs Quietly To Myself - similar to, but usually more honest than, LOL (see below).
			#LOL - Laughs Out loud.
	#RMB - Right menu Button (used in LabVIEW)		#RMB - Right menu Button (used in LabVIEW)
	#AFAIK - As far as I know		#AFAIK - As far as I know
	#Nuke - To maliciously destroy a thread.		#Nuke - To maliciously destroy a thread.
	#Mod - shortened form of Moderator); A moderator who has been given the power to delete/edit other people's posts. They are there to ensure that discussions are relevant and interesting. Don't worry, they only use their powers very sparingly. The moderators were chosen by God himself. God, what with being all-knowing and stuff, chose enough moderators to handle the load. Please don't ask to be made a moderator. We have enough, and you will only be disappointed.		#Mod - shortened form of Moderator); A moderator who has been given the power to delete/edit other people's posts. They are there to ensure that discussions are relevant and interesting. Don't worry, they only use their powers very sparingly. The moderators were chosen by God himself. God, what with being all-knowing and stuff, chose enough moderators to handle the load. Please don't ask to be made a moderator. We have enough, and you will only be disappointed.
			#OCG - Modern interpretation to OMG (see below).
			#OMG - Oh My God or Oh My Gosh - an expression of exclaimation.
	#Regular - Someone who lives on the Forums. Their diet usually consists of waffles, syrup and Mountain Dew. Renowned for their general friendliness, regulars are far from being extinct. But please, support their cause by donating generously to the Poor Boy Foundation		#Regular - Someone who lives on the Forums. Their diet usually consists of waffles, syrup and Mountain Dew. Renowned for their general friendliness, regulars are far from being extinct. But please, support their cause by donating generously to the Poor Boy Foundation
	#Thread - A topic started by one member to which anyone can reply. Discussions should be about the original topic.		#Thread - A topic started by one member to which anyone can reply. Discussions should be about the original topic.

Tcplomp: /* Glossary of useful forum terms */ IMHO

2008-07-10T18:21:47Z

Glossary of useful forum terms: IMHO

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	#Thread - A topic started by one member to which anyone can reply. Discussions should be about the original topic.		#Thread - A topic started by one member to which anyone can reply. Discussions should be about the original topic.
	#PM - Private Message		#PM - Private Message
			#IMHO - In my humble opinion, used to express one's meaning

	== File downloads in the forums==		== File downloads in the forums==

Michael_Aivaliotis: /* External links */

2007-10-08T10:15:57Z

External links

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	*[http://www.catb.org/%7Eesr/faqs/smart-questions.html How to Ask Questions the Smart Way]		*[http://www.catb.org/%7Eesr/faqs/smart-questions.html How to Ask Questions the Smart Way]

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