note - this is a copy of the original topic by glory. I was given permission to make a 2.0 - proof of this can be found here. Apart from this, everything below is glory (except from a few edited bits of bbcode and spelling and one tip)!

Creating A Thread

• Make sure your thread isn't a duplicate. Those will be closed, and they clutter up the forum unnecessarily.
  
• Make sure your thread has a clear topic. It will make it easier to keep your discussion on track and not wind off. Don't make it too specific, as if it is other Scratchers may make another topic partially concerning yours. An example would be a character from a book or movie. You could easily start a topic about the whole book or movie, as that would be more specific.
  
• Make sure your thread follows community guidelines. This will make sure your topic is community-friendly and appropriate.
  
• Make sure your thread won't start a fight. Your topic should not be about anything possibly offensive, such as politics.
  
• Make sure your topic is something you understand. It will make it easier to manager it.
  
• Make sure you don't create too many threads at once. This clutters the forums.
  
• Become familiar with the Guidelines for the Reading and Playing Forum. This is most important and will most likely help your topic follow all of these tips.
  

Managing A Thread

• Don't follow your thread, especially if it's a big topic. I wouldn't recommend this, as most of the discussion will be between other Scratchers and you'll get notified every time.
  
• Check in on your thread every once in a while. If there are any offensive posts, report them. Settle any possible arguments, and get your topic back on track if necessary.
  
• Add your topic to the directory. It will prevent others from making duplicates and show the community you've made a thread about this topic.
  
• Don't put too many rules in place. Other than following community guidelines and keeping the topic on track, let other Scratchers chat and help each other out.
  
• Add your topic to the directory. That will help it get noticed, and find other Scratchers who share your interests.
  

Above all, try to let your thread manage itself. There are a community of helpful Scratchers who share your interests and will most likely report offensive things and keep the topic on track. You are the creator, but the community leads the discussion.

Posting In A Thread

• Don't post off topic. It's annoying to other Scratchers who share your interests. If you can't find a thread to talk about your topic, create one!
  
• Don't post anything offensive. It could lead to arguments, and that's not what this forum is for.
  
• Follow the Community Guidelines. That'll help keep the discussion child-friendly.
  
• Don't post too many times. If you're answering someone's question or talking to someone, put it in one big post. Too many can make it confusing and cluttered. It also makes it hard for other Scratchers to understand what you're saying.
  
• Help keep the topic friendly and on track. Not everyone will catch / report inappropriate things, and don't go along with it. Reporting a post is the right thing to do. You should also tell the Scratcher where they went wrong.
  
• Snip any long posts you are quoting. If a quote chain is also getting too long and fills up the entire page, go between the quote tags and say “snip”! and your post will now be shorter; making the forum cleaner.
  

Thanks to glory for the original topic - found here

Milkysplash wrote:

This clutters the forums.

FuzzeFace wrote:

I’m watching this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yYOygdPtow it’s cool

MckenzieD777 wrote:

HI do you want to now what i am reading and playing
i am reading diary of a wimpy kid the long haul
i am playing roblox the game that has tones of other ones in it
_meow_