First of all MAJOR kudos and many thanks for this idea/post… pure genius, simply BRILLIANT!!! Honestly, this subject is most definitely worthy of it’s own Reddit group IMHPO As to my two cents and new proposals/submissions for the “rules”:

“ANY reason is a good reason to own/buy a typewriter”.

“It does not matter if you are/become a typewriter enthusiast, user, collector, restorer, refurbished, or connoisseur, but do not become a typewriter hoarder”… PLEASE, use them, make them better, keep them safe and if you can’t/are unable to do so for ANY reason, find someone else who will/can do it… PLEASE.

“If you own and/or spot a typewriter, you must (should) upload/include it in the TWDB (in order to grow and increase the pool of knowledge)”… PLEASE take the time and care to do so.

-“A typewriter’s price is whatever someone is willing to pay for it”… solely and completely market driven.

“A typewriter’s value/valuation is completely subjective and dependent on your own personal priorities, preferences and circumstances (scarcity, geographical location, intended use, budget, aesthetics, functionality, typing style, etc.)”.

“ALWAYS leave a typewriter in at least the same if not better condition that you found it in/acquired it”… except if it is for using it as a parts machine in order to follow this rule regarding another typewriter.

“There is to be absolutely NO shame when asking ANY question in order to further your understanding and/or your knowledge regarding typewriters”.

“If anyone asks about your typewriter(s), you must spend at least 5 minutes talking to them about it/them”.

“Any storage is acceptable storage for your typewriter(s), as long as it/they are in no peril of being damaged (specially becoming rusty)”.

“If you are going to travel with and/or specially ship a typewriter, you MUST take the appropriate precautions and preparations for it to be done safely and without it suffering ANY damage”.