Why this article? First and foremost rules are likely the most important thing to a potential member on your site. The rules set a precedent for how your site is run and how you as an admin will approach a subject that comes up. It seems like it should be simple, that rules are common sense and that people will just obey, however it's not so simple and I hope that this article helps you with finding the correct voice with coming up with your rules.   What to think about! When