No, not the five orders of columns. This is the Five Orders of TheConstructs. Please take some time to read them over. The Five Orders are general guidelines which users should adhere to.

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1. The right post in the right place.

TheConstructs has a number of sections, each with a specific purpose. Please make sure you are posting in the right place. Here's a brief description to help:

The Wiki

The Wiki is a place for objective information. It is encyclopedic in nature. Please refrain from making subjective or biased statements in the Wiki.

The Forums

The Forums are a place for the expression of opinions. If you have something to say, this is the place! Of course, always be respectful.

The Articles

The Articles section is a place to write items that are journalistic in nature. A healthy discussion is always fun, but again, remain respectful

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2. Using Your Voice

After you have put the Right Post in the Right Place, be sure and contribute using the right voice!

The Wiki - An Encyclopedic Voice.

When contributing to the Wiki, be sure and use a neutral point of view. Stick to the facts. For example, you might not particularly care for a certain style, but would like to contribute to the Wiki entry about it. In the Wiki entry, remain neutral and contribute only objective and historic facts. If you have an opinion about something, head on over to the Forums!

The Forums - A Subjective Voice.

In the Forums, feel free to express any opinions that may be on your mind. (Provided, of course, that they fall within the Terms of Service)

The Articles - A Journalistic Voice

If contributing an Article, please be sure and do so in a journalistic, unbiased manner.

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3. Respect Thy Neighbor

A simple rule to live by. Healthy debates are always good, but always remain respectful. Please contribute and express yourself freely, but things like name calling or threatening statements are not tolerated. (and also violate the Terms of Use ) In addition, avoid edit wars. If a wiki page is continually being switched between multiple versions, discuss the differences. If a resolution cannot be made, consult a Moderator or Administrator.

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4. Share and Share Alike.

Information should be free, in the truest sense of the word. Like the Open Source Software (OSS) community's interpretation of the word "free", that doesn't just mean "without cost". It also means free as in the freedom to do with it what you will. So feel free to copy, share and contribute to the information on this site. (refer to the copyleft agreement at the bottom of the page)

5. Contribute contribute contribute!

The purpose of this site is to serve as a repository for information regarding the design and construction industry. The more contributions members of the community make, the stronger the community gets. Don't be affraid to edit a wiki page, or express yourself in a forum. That's the whole point of this site!