Community Guidelines & How to Get Started

Welcome to AOJ's Forum! We're excited to have you join our community. This is a space where enthusiasts, newcomers, and experts come together to share advice, trade in the flea market, and much more. To ensure everyone has a positive experience, please take a moment to read through these guidelines and learn how to introduce yourself.

Community Guidelines

1. Be Respectful
   Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Disagreements are okay, but personal attacks, harassment, or hate speech are not tolerated.

2. Stay On Topic
   Keep posts relevant to the forum section you're posting in. For example:

   • Please make sure to post in the right threads.
   • Use the Buy & Sell section for buying, selling, or trading.

3. Use Clear Titles
   When creating a post, make sure your title is clear and descriptive. This helps others understand your topic at a glance.

4. No Spam or Self-Promotion
   Avoid posting spam, irrelevant links, or excessive self-promotion.

5. Follow Forum-Specific Rules
   Each section of the forum may have additional rules. Make sure to read the pinned posts before contributing.

6. Report Issues
   If you notice inappropriate behavior or content, use the report feature to notify the moderators.

Getting Started: Write Your First Welcome Message

To help us get to know you, we encourage all new members to introduce themselves in the General Chat: Introductions section. Here's how:

1. Go to the General Chat: Introductions Section
   Navigate to the General Chat: Introductions on the forum homepage.

2. Create Your Introduction Post

   • Click New Topic and title your post something like "Hello from [Your Name]" or "New Member Intro!"
   • Share a little about yourself! Consider including:
     • How you found the forum.
     • Your interests or hobbies (e.g., airsoft, trading, advice topics you love).
     • What you hope to gain from the community.

3. Engage With Others

   • After posting your introduction, feel free to browse other posts and reply to others' introductions to start building connections.

How to Use the Forum

• Share tips, ask for help, or offer your expertise.
• Buy & Sell: Buy, sell, or trade items with other members (always trade safely!).
• General Chat: Talk about anything not covered by other sections.

We hope this forum becomes your go-to space for all your interests and needs. If you have any questions or need help, don’t hesitate to reach out to the moderators.

Welcome aboard, and happy posting!