We need to branch out into the virtual world.
Many new users to tribe find themselves perpetually confused about the protocol that will help them relate to their fellow man.
Since the "Rules" on tribe are vastly different than the "Real" world...

<I propose that we compile a list of the most helpful guidelines to style.>
The beauty of this is : It will need to be updated... every 3 months to keep up with trends.

1. Work with a loose design - you can throw in some formality to make people feel comfortable but not too much or they will know what you are talking about... AND where's the mystery in that ?

2. Encourage people to talk about themselves- you will be well liked and won't have to reveal much about yourself.

3.Force a style upon your posting -so that it looks as though you have completely designed a new identity.

4. The most interesting posts have no practical design- If you are able to do this consistently... you will become a "Guru" on tribe.

5.Never proofread your posts- it removes the deconstruction element so crucial to a post-modern bohemian narrative.

6.Use verbose posting techniques - This will make you appear authoritative in your field.

7.Use qualifiers as much as possible - this a safety net... if somebody challenges your point of view you can say "No I was speaking rhetorically in the sense of mankind".

8.Try to write as though you are in a constant state of euphoria- It will reinforce your status as a "cutting edge" bohemian.

9.Always use unorthodox spelling of words- Remember to spell phonetically will avoid the irritating problem of being flamed for your spelling by your peers.

10.Explain every concept comprehensively- so that you appear to be well spoken... and educated.

11. Add "ly" to as many words as possible so that it lays the foundation for the reader to see you are speaking in an objective sense... and so lends an air of truth to your post.

12. Use fancy words- It does not matter if you know the meaning... or use them regularly... it will make others believe you have a large vocabulary.

13. Use dialects you are unfamiliar with- it makes you appear more well rounded.

14. Never be clear- Or the burden of proof will be on you.

15. Your entire post should be based on opinion- You should however use Wikipedia, as proof your statements are the absolute truth.

16. Use figures of speech and euphemisms as much as possible- so that you can easily retract your statement and say " I was just trying to communicate a difficult truth in a way that would not be too damaging".

17.Use emoticons as much as possible- as a "way of communicating feelings" so that you can be more clear... just in case your post might make somebody angry.

18. PREFER THE OFFBEAT TO THE STANDARD ! - this is an absolute necessity if you want to gain status on tribe.

This is a rough outline of an encyclopedic text designed to help newcomers succeed in the Tribe world.
Were going to make this place better... one user at a time.