The AfterPad Forums Rules and Policies

The forums are one step closer to coming out of beta: I've officially codified and laid out some of the rules and policies associated with being a part of the community.

I'd like to make one thing clear: every single member of the forum has been completely awesome so far. These rules aren't a response to anything that anyone has done wrong. Rather, they exist to help new members understand what the community they're joining is about. The forums are a safe, inviting place for everyone who wants to participate, and I felt it appropriate to make that clear in the rules.

These forums have only been here a short time, but the quality and quantity of the discussions here has greatly exceeded my expectations. Before launching, I was worried people wouldn't be interested in joining. Instead, you helped turn this forum into the place I was hoping it would be. I'd like to thank each and every one of you! And if you haven’t yet joined, I hope these rules make it even more clear that you’re welcome here.