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GM

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Message Posted: May 3, 2006 11:56:44 AM

1. Please keep your points earning posts in the Just For Fun forum. If you are posting messages for points, like "free 20 points", "100 points", "Count down from 1,000,0000", "Hi JT", "What's your rank", etc, PLEASE keep your messages in the Just For Fun forum. Likewise, topics which cater to one word responses, or non-discussion topics, should also be posted in the Just For Fun forum. These topics include topics like “Highest Prices in your area”, Lowest Prices in your area”, etc etc.

The problem with posting for points in any forum other than Just For Fun, is that it can take away from active discussions, derail topics and otherwise clutter up the forum. In an effort to combat these situations, we respectfully request you make these posts in the Just For Fun forum only.

2. Feel free to attack ideas but please do not attack other posters. This forum is designed to be a discussion and exchange of ideas, so please keep in mind that other people’s ideas may well be different than your own. Please keep it civil.

I can not emphasize this enough - IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A THREAD, OR A POSTER IN IT, PLEASE PRESS THE REPORTABUSE BUTTON. Please do NOT engage in arguments on the forum. Sorting out these problems is what we are here for. Please report the member rather than responding to them.

3. Back up your arguments with facts. Where possible, facts should be supported by a link to a respected Internet source.

4. Please do not post articles in their entirety on the message forum. Please only post a snippet of the article and then post a link to where others can read the rest.

5. Back up your opinions with reasons. If you are going to express an opinion please make sure you explain why you have that opinion.

6. We encourage funny and clever. Please don't take everything so seriously. We’re here to have fun, not argue.

7. Hitler doesn’t post here, so there is no good reason to bring him up, except in a strict historical context. To avoid arguments on the forum, we respectfully request you not use Hitler references.

8. All posts and topics are subject to change or deletion at the moderators’ discretion and without explanation.

9. GasBuddy is a family website. Please, no swearing, or vulgar language of any kind.

10. In an effort to keep political discussions separate from other discussion, please post your messages in theUS Politics forum, or the Canada Politics forum.

11. Please do not advertise on the website.

12. Please do not start topics on Wal-Mart or smoking, because they always turn into 'us vs them' battles. These generally become arguments and we respectfully request you avoid these topics.

13. Please do not bump old, inactive threads. If a topic has been inactive for two months or more, please do not post in it. If you want to post to an older topic, please let Admin know beforehand so we can make a note of it and ask other members not to report you for doing it.

Please note that we have created a number of new forum areas for discussions on a variety of topics: Browse Other forums

[Edited by: GM at 2/17/2010 2:29:34 PM EST]
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magnumCA
Champion Author Los Angeles

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Message Posted: Dec 28, 2008 6:13:03 PM

please read
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ToriB
All-Star Author Washington

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Message Posted: Sep 20, 2008 2:50:43 PM

Thanks for the guidelines. I've been using this website for a while now & just noticed & decided to try this "Message Forum". Good rules to go by, Thanks again.
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FumingoverFumes
Rookie Author Mississippi

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Message Posted: Sep 10, 2008 9:33:45 AM

thanks for the information...
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puddlehopper08
Rookie Author New Hampshire

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Message Posted: Jul 23, 2008 2:33:25 PM

Thank-you for the rules to follow.
I just joined and feel that this web site is valuable to any-one trying to get answers to gas prices and economy in general.
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magnumCA
Champion Author Los Angeles

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Message Posted: Jul 6, 2008 3:13:01 PM

Thank you for posting these excellent and helpful guidelines. Perhaps at times we all may let our fingers engage before our brains are engaged. I know in the excitement of the moment I have spoken out of turn. Yet those that know me mean I meant {mean] no disrepect.


Thank you as always!!!
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rkt wgn
Champion Author St. Louis

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Message Posted: Jun 22, 2008 10:47:17 AM

Where is today's voting poll?
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tbone2u2000
Rookie Author Dayton

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Message Posted: Jun 9, 2008 2:00:43 PM

If the foregin auto markets keep producing better ways to save gas cars or hybrids it will take a big chunck out of the american automakers big time!
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ramboTX
Champion Author Dallas

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Message Posted: May 15, 2008 7:54:47 AM

I personally enjoy the discussions. Keeping Just for free seperate is a good idea. I wouldn't even look at it.
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moosemanCA
Champion Author Oakland

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Message Posted: Mar 14, 2008 1:05:20 PM

Yes,as the son of an english teacher I find one word answers boaring and without life. While I may not be the best example of the use of the english language people, please put some thought into your one word posts. I might actually like your resoning and back you up as I am to dissagree with you.
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GasMoos
Rookie Author Charlotte

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Message Posted: Nov 24, 2007 9:30:33 AM

It's silly to post a one-word answer. Could they be filtered or deleted?
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no_inflation
Rookie Author Edmonton

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Message Posted: Aug 8, 2007 12:13:34 PM

Why is everyone posting their *only* poll replies? That should be deleted! It should be discussion.
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SandipKamdar
Rookie Author Richmond

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Message Posted: Jul 27, 2007 4:18:03 PM

I personally like Rule #4. As is says nothing should be said / written without any proof / supportive documents.
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portdog4021
Rookie Author Houston

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Message Posted: Jul 20, 2007 5:03:10 PM

i personally like the no vulgar langugage rule
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tjhunter
Champion Author Colorado Springs

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Message Posted: Jul 10, 2007 10:30:16 PM

I personally like rule #2, I wish more posters would adhere to the rule. I do appericate you posting the rules for us and reminding posters that this is a forum for discussions,and ideas. I do agree about the Yes & No answers..that's just so easy to get points with no effort involved.
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shadyman
Rookie Author Indiana

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Message Posted: Jun 5, 2007 10:26:00 AM

OK by me, but there are those that treat rules like speed limit signs, IGNORE!
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babysue
Veteran Author Montreal

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Message Posted: May 26, 2007 8:27:03 PM

thank you very much for the awesome site,wtg.i pay more attention to the gas prices now then i did before so i'm able to post a price.
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Beautifulhearts
Rookie Author Idaho

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Message Posted: May 24, 2007 5:55:15 PM

thanks gm! noticed what you did for me!!
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DeaconT
Rookie Author New York

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Message Posted: May 23, 2007 8:42:29 PM

Hi! I'm new: I've used the site a time or two in the past, but I just joined today. After reading the guidelines, I'm impressed that you've put so much effort into creating a friendly, "safe" environment. And thank you, whoever had the great idea to create this site, for helping me save my hard-earned money!!!
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PJSEELE
Rookie Author Kansas

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Message Posted: May 22, 2007 11:24:16 AM

Just joined and want to say thanks for posting the guidelines. Very helpful.
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tazracer
Rookie Author Boston

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Message Posted: May 8, 2007 5:19:51 AM

Thanks for the info. This is a great orientation for a newbie like myself.
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gass12
Champion Author Omaha

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Message Posted: Apr 22, 2007 5:05:10 AM

Good Job in Posting the Rules-First time I have seen them.
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stephanie71
Rookie Author Washington

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Message Posted: Apr 9, 2007 1:43:17 AM

Thanks for the information and I really enjoy this sight, just found it tonight
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Turfmech
Rookie Author Alberta

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Message Posted: Mar 10, 2007 12:58:51 AM

Thank you! Can you somehow put an automatic delete on those ANNOYING postings of numerical (100, next postings by the same individual: 90, 80, etc.)obviously for free points? Noticed quite a few postings from those brain-dead posters.
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wilbur34208
Champion Author Florida

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Message Posted: Feb 26, 2007 12:58:47 AM

What happened to the first eight hours of poll comments on Feb. 25, 2007? There were some excellent comments which appear to have been erased concerning the omission of "Safety" and "Reliability" as primary factors to consider when purchasing a new car. Were these comments erased intentionally by the staff? The first comments listed by GasBuddies now begin at about 7:55 a.m. on 2/25/07.
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nc_huckster
Rookie Author North Carolina

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Message Posted: Jan 28, 2007 4:38:04 PM

Very well put, Thanks for reminder on, "whats what"
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skijackie
Veteran Author Akron

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Message Posted: Jan 26, 2007 1:24:25 PM

I'm rather new too and appreciate the advice and rules.
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silvie
Rookie Author San Diego

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Message Posted: Jan 19, 2007 6:33:51 PM

thank you for the informative page. very useful for the new kids on the block.
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gasguzler07
Rookie Author Fort Worth

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Message Posted: Jan 19, 2007 11:28:56 AM

Great Info for newbie
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frank06010
All-Star Author Connecticut

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Message Posted: Jan 10, 2007 11:59:05 AM

Thank You!
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MikeDogg
All-Star Author Twin Cities

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Message Posted: Jan 1, 2007 4:56:01 PM

Thanks for advice GM. I didn't even know you got silly points for posting basically nothing. Hopefully they will stay in the Fun Forum and I will try to stick to the rules also. 100 pts... SWEET BYE for now.
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skijackie
Veteran Author Akron

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Message Posted: Dec 29, 2006 1:08:20 PM

Good stuff
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spectrekitty
Champion Author Dallas

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Message Posted: Dec 23, 2006 1:33:52 AM

Thank you.
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throttle
Champion Author Maryland

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Message Posted: Dec 14, 2006 10:58:55 AM

Good guidance. I hope it's followed.
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Panama19
Champion Author Louisville

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Message Posted: Dec 4, 2006 12:29:25 PM

Great list of rules!

Thanks for the guidance.
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coachk25
Rookie Author Boston

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Message Posted: Nov 28, 2006 1:50:27 PM

ok
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Marriedcouplein
Rookie Author Louisville

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Message Posted: Nov 11, 2006 6:47:57 PM

Thank GM. Good Rules. Great Communication.
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car4204
Rookie Author Illinois

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Message Posted: Nov 10, 2006 2:24:59 PM

It's practical to know what's the best approach to take when adding messages.
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MRGDOGNCBD
Rookie Author San Diego

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Message Posted: Nov 2, 2006 9:39:32 AM

IF YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT,& AND ALL THE OTHER GREAT INFO, PROLLY DONT MATTER CAUSE UR GOING IN CIRLES ANYHOWS.LOL.PS..I STAY AWAY FROM POLITCS & RELIGON FORUMS,KINDA SAME RULES THEY USED IN STAGECOCH DAYS, EXCEPT YOU WERE SUPPOSED SHARE YOUR WHISKEY & OFFER A CHEW OF TOBACCO..DAMN THOSE WERE SIMPLER TIMES,HOW WE SCREW THAT UP???

[Edited by: MRGDOGNCBD at 11/2/2006 9:48:07 AM EST]
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tjbird9675
All-Star Author California

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Message Posted: Oct 26, 2006 7:43:07 PM

Good to know.

tj
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mamak1
Rookie Author New York

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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2006 10:42:13 AM

nice list, go GM!
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CheapGaser007
Champion Author Milwaukee

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Message Posted: Oct 8, 2006 1:30:37 PM

I am a rookie yet, good to see this discussed, it will help me better contribute
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tbucks
Champion Author Springfield

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Message Posted: Oct 4, 2006 12:55:17 PM

Thanx GM for posting these rules at our local discussion page! I've been to many sites where pettiness and squabbling have turned into chaos. The spirit and good nature of gasbuddies was ruined.

We'll try to keep this thread at the top of the list, so it will be visible and available to all of our friends and visitors, old and new!

TBucks
SpringfieldGasPrices.com
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Briguy49720
Champion Author Michigan

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Message Posted: Oct 3, 2006 4:16:07 PM

I like the fact that someoen sat down and spent the time to post the rules. I know that there are lot of forums and posters so maybe we can all take part in helping enforce the rules to a certain extent
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pamuka
All-Star Author Atlanta

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Message Posted: Oct 2, 2006 6:18:22 PM

Good rules to live by
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profjake
Champion Author Houston

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Message Posted: Oct 2, 2006 2:01:01 PM

Excuse me, Im a relative noob here. It says we get 100 points for participating in weekly polls, I cant find anything but "member polls" and I didnt seem to get any points when I participated.
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pat_1
Rookie Author Kentucky

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Message Posted: Sep 28, 2006 11:39:37 PM

I really like your rules....
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EmpiricalVista
Rookie Author Allentown

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Message Posted: Sep 27, 2006 10:01:30 AM

I really like #5. I wish everyone had that rule. Glad I read this, I didn't know there were other forums.
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goulaisgirl
All-Star Author Ontario

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Message Posted: Sep 13, 2006 8:41:24 AM

Your rules sound fair. What a good idea to open up ways of communication!
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rgbs_goingson
Rookie Author Milwaukee

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Message Posted: Sep 13, 2006 2:33:35 AM

Sounds FAIR to me . . . . . .
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gasbuddy872756
Champion Author Illinois

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Message Posted: Sep 4, 2006 7:45:06 PM

Thanks GM!
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