EDIT: Rules specific to the rant thread:
Ami wrote:- Rants do not need to be the usual definition of rants: as long as it's a legitimate, emotional issue and you feel comfortable posting about it, you may post something as short or long as you'd like.
- But keep in mind forum rules on posting still apply. POST TYPES THAT ARE (but not limited to) NOT ALLOWED: single word posts, quote-only posts, smiley-only posts may still be deleted, et cetera.
- THE MODERATORS ARE WHAT DECIDE WHAT IS WORTHY TO PUT IN THE TOPIC. It is not up to others to make judgements on whether someone's post does not constitute a rant. If you have an issue with a post, use the report button.
- No critiquing people's posts in the rant thread. This is a place of empathy, sympathy, and understanding. This is NOT a place of judgment.
- This is not a place to complain about other members, or even to point out their flaws. If you have a personal issue that can be handled maturely in private, handle it privately. If it can't, then it's probably something you need to talk to the AAO Administration and Moderation about.
- ALL DISCUSSIONS OF THE RANT TOPIC WHETHER IN THE RANT TOPIC OR NOT HAVE THESE RULES ATTACHED TO ALL AAO FUNCTIONS, INCLUSIVE OF THE AAO XAT, RP XATS, AND AAO OUTINGS ON OTHER GAMES.