People, let's face the facts. You have joined up with the premier Halo costuming and prop community in the world. In all likelihood, the 405th is going to become a costuming club on the order of the 501st. The people here have done some amazing things and have devoted large amounts of time, money, and energy into producing this stuff. For some, this hobby occupies a LARGE portion of their time. These are consummate professionals. They have high standards for themselves and hold those around them to equally high standards. If you do not like this or can not deal with this, LEAVE!
The core values of the 405th offer excellent guidance. Bravo Zulu to Adam and the moderating team for developing these. They are simple: Honor, Armor, Unity.
Honor: It is not by mere chance that honor is first. Among this group integrity, trustworthiness, and respect are among the most important things. Respect others, and you will be respected. Everyone's work has value, respect that. It may not be the equal of the best armor here, but it is the creator's best effort. Do not diminish this. Offer polite, constructive criticism. Otherwise keep you mouth shut.
Armor: This site is devoted primarily to armor and Halo armor in particular. Props and costuming are important, but remember this, the armor is what separates the Chief from every other UNSC rank and file. Halo costuming is foremost here, but any sci-fi armor/costuming has a place. The craft is enriched by input from outside the direct genre. With this in mind, keep your topics and posts in line with this as much as possible. This is a community, and discussions outside of the genre will invariably crop up, but remember: it's all about the armor.
Unity: We are a team, a community. As the 405th moves into the public stage, we will prosper or fail as a team. Stand with your fellow costumer. This connects with the Honor part. Respect the work of your fellow creators, offer encouragement when possible, criticism when appropriate, and humor as needed. This community is becoming pretty close knit. As you enter it, realize that you will be judged not by the quality of your armor, but by the quality of your character. [emphasis added]