Remember that online, no one can see nor hear you, so body language, facial cues, and tone of voice are lost. Thus, be extra careful what you say to avoid its being taken the wrong way.

Remember also that you cannot see others' body language nor facial clues, or hear their tone of voice. Be careful to give others the benefit of the doubt, and, until you have proof to the contrary, believe that they have good intentions in what they say.

Try to avoid jumping to conclusions. It can be very easy to misread someone's post, so if you are unclear about the meaning, wait and give it some thought, or ask for clarification rather than assuming the worst.

If you have an issue with an individual, first try to solve it privately, through email or messenger. This will help avoid drawing others into the conflict and causing more tensions than are necessary.

If you have an issue with an individual and cannot solve it privately, then bring it forth to another member of the community or the community at large to help you solve it. Make sure you present the issue fairly and from both sides. Try to avoid being hostile, as this will only escalate tensions. The person or persons called in to help should remain as fair and unbiased as possible, and should do all they can to solve the issue quickly, in a fair and true manner.

On a site with a hierarchy such as a council, it should be known exactly what the purpose of the hierarchy is, what rights and privelages each tier of the hierarchy has, and how issues should be dealt with by each tier. Once this is determined, it should be made public, and adhered to by all members.

Anyone can say just about anything online, whether true or not. There's an old saying that liars need to have good memories. Why bother lying? It's so much simpler to tell the truth, and it's better for your conscience.

Accept everyone equally. Assume that you like them, that they are a good person, until they show you otherwise.

As far as you can, try to use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. When you are posting in a forum, unlike in an instant message, your posts are going to likely be there for a while. It makes it easier to read when your words are clearly written, properly spelled, and each word is separated by a space. Misspelled words that are lumped together are very difficult to read. Everyone is entitled to make the occaisional mistake, but make an effort to write well. This speaks to form, although good content is also nice to have.

If you write a post and no one answers it, even if it was a challenge or a question, do not feel snubbed. Everyone has different schedules, and it is likely not a personal matter, simply a matter of having trouble getting to a computer.

Along the same lines, if some asks you a question, do your best to answer it in a timely manner.

If someone doesn't answer you, or says something that you don't like, let it go. There is rarely anything to be gained by engaging them in a fight, and it is rather futile to hold a grudge.

Above all, be patient, be accepting, be honorable, be respectful. Treat others as you wish to be treated, and remember that you are a Jedi, and you want others to see you as such.