Most people don't think before they post, even though we have forum rules - they are very BROAD in interpretation, however one rule remains the same..
If it seems like a stupid idea, it probably is, only rule I ever break is #4 for "being disrespectful" - rarely am I ever disrespectful unless someone warrants it.
In 10 years I know I been muted a few times in game, never on the BBS - in game some arguments can go either way, I simply stick to facts - I research and post my input for wishlist and such, and don't play with the trolls, be respectful to everyone and you never get muted/banned.
even jokingly will rub someone the wrong way and you can get banned.