The general rules of the forum are listed here, however...
owing to the uniqueness of the Chart Analysis forum, I feel that as a moderator we need a few more Chart Analysis specific rules and guidelines. Think of these as clarifications of some of the rules you agreed to abide by when you joined, together with some polite requests to help the forum run smoothly. I've discussed these with the admin team and the other moderators, and from what I can see, they're what most sane regular posters here want as well.
- Do not post midweek charts - as we have been specifically asked not to by the Official Charts Company.
- Remember there are forums other than Chart Analysis. If you're talking about something other than an artist's chart positions or sales figures please use the correct forum.
- Please don't start a thread entitled "Who is the greatest, ____ or ____" as it will only turn into an argument. We've seen enough of them go pearshaped to know that.
- If you're posting/requesting sales figures for an artist, please check that there isn't already a topic in existance for that artist. That way you can find out the information you require without starting yet another sales thread. Oh, and please try and refrain from starting separate ones for separate albums/singles - one per artist is really more than enough.
- Remember to abide by the UKMIX rules you signed up to when you joined - Chart Analysis still forms part of the UKMIX forums. These include rules stating you should not be abusive towards other members and is equally effective if you're a regular round here or you're new to these parts.
- It is however acceptable to say bad things about a musician (so long as this is not done deliberately to antagonise the fans of that artist) and this is not suitable excuse for being rude in return about the person who made such comments.
- If you're posting sales figures then please try to make sure you post correct ones. Don't deliberately post inflated ones for your favourite artist (or deflated ones for your least favourite artist for that matter) as it only causes needless conflict.
- Oh, and don't start up a thread for the sole aim of increasing the number of threads in existance for your favourite artist. If you're a fan of a certain artist and want to express your interest in them, there's bound to be a suitable topic about in the Genre Junction.
- Oh, and finally, the two fundamental principles the forum rules are set up on - be nice and have fun
