For reference, the original post by Bom that Eroak linked to:

Originally Posted by Bommando

Ok everyone, don't take this the wrong way, but I have to lay down a bit of TeamSpeak Etiquette smack:

The general TeamSpeak channels are there primarily to bring problem players to the attention of admins, maybe have a joke between rounds and take the odd cheap shot at your opponent.

I'd like to emphasise how important it is that these communications stay brief and succinct. I am seeing an increase in people using the default community channels to inform us of their new video card purchase or discuss game logistics at length. This is unacceptable. There are others in the channel playing the game and concentrating on the task at hand. Many people already have 5 other voices in their ear. A bunch more talking rubbish is very distracting and ruins the enjoyment of the game.

So, before you open that TeamSpeak mic channel, please ask yourself the following:

1. Am I going to say something for longer than 5 seconds?
2. Can my question be answered in the forums?
3. Am I interrupting gameplay with lengthy frivolities?
4. Am I whining?

If the answer to any of the above is 'yes', then consider the following:

If it can't be answered very briefly, then please by all means ask if an admin can join you in a private channel to help. The community channel is not for conversations, but the admins are also there to help, so don't be afraid to ask one specifically. I'll get cranky with someone who asks any question on TeamSpeak default channels which is answered in a sticky within the BF2 forums or is in the announcements forum. I will always respond if someone asks me to join them in another channel however.

Thanks

TS is a great community builder. It can be lots of fun to chat a bit between rounds etc. But as soon as the next round starts its warmup, TS should be free from idle chatter. squad announcements and requests are very appropriate during warmup, but not much else. I routinely turn the volume down on TS during the pre round warmup so I can concentrate.

For reference, you can bind keys to lower, raise and mute the volume of TS. I will post a short tutorial of it in a day or two if no one can find one sooner.

hopefully the chatter in TS during rounds will calm down. If I am squad leading I often have to turn off TS so I can lead my squad. This means I do not hear rules violation reports when I am in game.

So lets keep the chatter down during gameplay and warmup.