They're more guidelines than rules, but there are two things I try my best to adhere to when using social media. I consider sites like New Grounds, YouTube, DeviantArt as well as the usual Facebook, Twitter and whatnot as social media sites.

1. This is the most important rule. Try not to post anything publically while you're upset or very emotional about something. If I'm especially angry or scared or crying in the corner because Harvey Beaks was canceled, it's probably best not to post anything until I have a level head. Things said out of anger can put people in a bad place. I don't want to say something I don't really mean because I was "in my feelings" as the youngins say. I've posted lots of dejected things online that I end up regretting. I don't like making others feel sad, so I try to put my most positive self online. I hurt somebody's feelings once. I spent the day with a friend, it was a wonderful time, and after we parted, something unrelated really got me down. I wrote about how I felt alone and hopeless, which was pretty stupid considering I just spent the day with a friend I like very much. That's why I only let rational, collected, calm Brent post things now. Then again, he posts dumb things from time to time.
2. Avoid drama. It's not worth it. In 2016 I found myself in the middle of a stupid feud online and it was so pointless. Someone was harassing my family member on Facebook so I called her a bully who "TALKS IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE SHE'S TONKA TOUGH." That led to a long, winding road to nowheresville. When reasoning fails, block, move on, be done.

Yeah, that's pretty much it. I'm sure there are billions of other things one could add to the list, but I feel most of them would either be obvious enough to people that they wouldn't need to be included, or so esoteric that you'd never be in a situation where it's helpful. As far as I know there's no rule in the game of Chess against setting your opponent on fire, but this doesn't seem to be a recurring issue that needs to be included in the rules. My two rules have served me well over the years, so I thought I'd share them. Anyways, that about wraps up this ramble of mine. Thanks for listening. Be excellent <3

-SBB1993