[header] How to avoid being banned from a windows or linux forum [title] Read the rules and terms of service first. [step] By doing this, you will know what is allowed and what is not, keeping you out of trouble with the moderators. [title] Stay on the topic. 
[step] While this can be difficult, off-topic posting can get you a warning from moderators. Make sure that you understand what a thread is about before posting in it, and think before you post.