I know most of this info is available via search, but it would be nice to consolidate it. Perhaps a newbie forum section describing the traditions of mgoblog, in case we have a "throwback jersey" incident after Brian becomes rich and famous and hires the ceo type to do his job.

http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/mgoboard-faq

Don't bash players, don't resort to name calling to refere to rival schools, use informative titles, don't bash ex-coaches, provide links, quote the reference if you have one..., don't post hoaxes, even if you didn't know those were hoaxes... also mlive, freep, Bleacher report are frowned upon, you can quote them, but be cautious

EDIT: also, don't copy and paste an article, you can provide the link and quote some parts, but don't paste the entire article

a no-hitter, do not talk about it as a no-hitter. Certainly do not open a new thread to point it out.

Also, no discussing which players specifically could leave the team.

Also, no pictures or animation in your signature at the bottom.

Also, if something is funny or sarcastic, don't get all pissed off and reply "NO YOU ARE WRONG AND HERE ARE THE REASONS YOU ARE WRONG!" It kills the collective buzz we have going for Michigan.

No sexist, homophobic, or racist remarks.  Ever.   It's not a "p.c." thing, it's a "don't be an asshat" thing.

Even when "arguing," "debating" or correcting someone's facts and/or behavior, do it in a manner that a reasonable adult would do it and not a 12 year old or your drunkin' buddies.

And smile, always always smile.  

I think the main thing is to remember that recruits, parents, and players do actually read the blog. Just off the top of my head, I know we've had Jordan Diamond and Shawn Hunwick post before.

That doesn't mean we have to praise them every second. We can be critical, but the most important thing is to be respectful. We are representing Michigan in this blog, and we should be a good representation. That respect also goes for rivals, and do not use stupid nicknames like O$U or something like that. 

Also, know what 48 / 2(9+3) is.

don't refer to anything from freep.com

First Rule of MGoPoints...never talk about MGoPoints.

Don't post or say anything you wouldn't want you mother to read. Or more accurately, Brian's mother to read, because she does.

If you're going to link the Detroit Free Press, make it the printable version, so we don't give them more hits. There are also several writers that I wouldn't bother linking here...

do not say anything bad about cat pics

Well what you talk about depends on what you know. What have you here about ronald johnson lately?

One rule that I often see violated by new posters who don't read the FAQs is the "no politics" rule.  I think this blog, and Michigan football in general, has a way of bringing together quite a diverse group of people and I think keeping politics out of the discussion is a big part of that. 

(Plus it makes my blood boil when someone posts something political that I disagree with, but I can't respond without breaking the rule myself, and then....)

No politics. Ever. Ever ever.

Ever.

...I learned about Bleacher Report's lack of esteem here the same way you did.  IIRC, though, my "learning experience" wasn't done in as friendly a manner as I tried to do for you.  

My experience has been that if you remember you are in a public forum talking about kids, most of whom aren't even 21 yet but are busting their asses for the Maize and Blue, and that calling any of them out personally usually isn't the least bit cool, you will be fine.  

Two huge no-no's that newbies might not figure out on their own:

A feminine diminuitive concerning Sparty that has gotten one or two people 1,000,000-point negbangs by the mods.

Use of "$" concerning OSU, MSU, or USC.

I hope you enjoy it here.

You're doing well at this, but uninformative thread titles are the bane of my existence.

Also grammar/spelling will get you killed 'round these parts.

No moar Rich Rod threads please. I think that should go down as an unwritten rule.

Or anything remotely resembling a RR thread, as I recently discovered.

Never say anything nice about tsio...... but refrain from using too harsh of language

No trolling other boards. Reading 11 Warriors/Bucknuts/RCMB/BHGP for schadenfreude purposes is okay, but posting jackass-ish stuff on their boards makes us all look bad.

Don't take yourself too seriously and remember, IT'S JUST AN INTERNET MESSAGE BOARD WE'RE TALKING ABOUT. Sheesh.

If you're going to earn a banhammer, do it in one fell swoop.  Nickle-and-dime ad hominems over the course of a couple weeks are annoying; k06em01 blaze-outs are the way to go.

a new thread. And remember, by the time you've done that, somebody has already posted what you were going to post anyway.

One more thing. I hate SIAP before any thread title. Double posting really isn't that big of a deal but if you don't want to hit the search button, then you live with the ball busting that will ensue if the topic is still on the first page. SIAP will not save your ass.

Leave your weak-ass posts for MLive. Only post your best shit here.

1. When you start a thread, have a point....it makes it so much more interesting for the reader!

2. If you see an OT thread about something you don't like (basketball, rap music, etc) then just don't fucking click it. We don't care if you think rap music is "crap" music or if basketball hasn't been good since Jordan retired.

double post, just for irony sake

Er I am scared to post this as it's such a noob question and am sure it's a ridiculously easy solution I was too dumb to figure out and I don't want to get growled at......but when I am posting a link to something how do I change it to words rather than the URL?

And so as the whole of my message is not too OT, I will say that I have learned on here to when in doubt be supportive of a recruit even if they are not choosing Michigan and when you are referring to something in a thread on page 3 that was earlier go back to that person's post and reply to them rather than add a new comment.

If you think you may be too drunk to post: you're too drunk to post.

Oh, and google National Lampoon before going all animal rights activist on me.

Never double post

Never double post

1). If you're posting pictures, please make sure that they are small enough as so not to spill over into the sidebars, making navigation impossible.

2). Please post like we know your real name and where you live.  If you say it, own it and own up to it.

3). If you're using a signature, please try to make sure it's one of the smaller, more dignified ones.

4). Please try to make use of an avatar that is distinctive, safe for work, and memorable.  Some of us work visually when reading a thread.

Don't create a thread about 3 star Sparty commits.

Your tickets to the Notre Dame game for face value and you can do no harm.

Saying "no homo" raises more question marks than making your statement. Be secure yo.

Off the top of my head:

1. For all intensive purposes, don't be a premadonna looser.
2. Don't be Bougie.
3. Don't think Clevermichiganretort is a gay dude (NTTAWWT).
4. Don't make an emo whine post.
5. THE KNOWLEDGE is funny. Just submit. Resistance is futile.
6. Don't post a list of inside MGoBlog references that demonstrates that you have spent way too much time on MGoBlog.