one. Please use your LJ more than 5 times a year. I'm not asking for you to check your LJ religiously (since that would be hypocritical of me), but at least write an entry or comment every now and then so that I know you're still alive.

two. Proper spelling & grammar please. Decent at the very minimum.

three. Sharing some interests would be nice. This isn't mandatory but then why would you want to be friends if it was otherwise?

four. Don't be stupid.