If I may, a decent reference point for newer forum users is the correct use of modal verbs. In fact I have found that mastering the art of modal verbs can change the way one is perceived by others by at least 100%.

Reference.

Now, I do not want to overstep my bounds, but this seems to be the nail on the head. Using your example of what not to say, would a current moderator elaborate as to whether or not this is an acceptable example.

Changing the tone requires little to no effort.

This change seems to avoid the listed guidelines. It does not take an authoritative tone, it is not condescending, in fact it is a request in the interest of maintaining the topic at hand, thus it can not be off of said topic.

It is essentially asking forum users to avoid using definite words like "stop, go, should, must, etc." (when making requests of others, it's standard courtesy anyway) and thus gives the forum user the freedom to preserve their own topic, with accountability and responsibility, without bringing in a babysitter of sorts. However, I have been apart of many a forum that condone and encourage user babysitting and I don't mean to detract in anyway from Panini's guidelines. I simply hope to offer an educational and reasonable solution.

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"Guys, could you please stop spamming so we can stay on topic"

Works for me. To constantly take up the imperative or authoritative position is what Moderation condemns, and is part of what we'd like everyone to receive from this announcement - The other part being that members call upon Moderation when they find themselves unable to mend problems themselves.

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Great! I hope that some new members stumble upon my post then! Learning about modular verbs can really help a person out in social pickles once they master the art. As Philip K Dick said:

"The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use words."

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I know when I think going on a Nintendo forum, I think Philip K. Dick.

Not quite sure if that's sarcasm, if it is. Lame. If it's not, it makes sense as he's inspired many of the people who develop games, period.

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