the key to maximizing forum rep is to copy the successful concepts of others and keep your posts safe and neutral never venture into dangerous territory by trying something new because it may fail and lead to neg rep never be emotional in a post and never show fear or vulnerability when someone insults you if you back down it's blood in the water never become obsessed with one user for too long because you will also quickly fall out of favour one of the worst things is to get on the hate list of a forum bully these people will relentlessly badger you in the hopes of driving you off the forum if you raise the hackles of one of these people the safest course of action is to add them to your ignore list