1. We are futurists. This means, above all else, that we work to anticipate what technologies will emerge, and how they will change humanity's future. The word as a whole does not imply anything else, as much as we might wish it did.
2. We must back up our statements. We are not the only school of thought that looks to anticipate the future. Other paradigms exist. Just like those paradigms of thought, we must bring proof, evidence, and rational thought to the table or our statements can be dismissed as easily as those claiming that supernatural entities will bring about the end of the world.
3. We must be honest with ourselves. If we are not familiar with the valid criticisms of our arguments, then we leave our predictions and inferences about the future of the world weak and idealist. If you cannot accept when an opponent has a valid opinion that you cannot argue, it is far more respectable to temporarily admit defeat until you can find evidence that disproves their statements, or simply acknowledge their beliefs are equally valid.
4. We must discard non-falsifiables. If there is no way to back up a statement other than 'time will tell', not even evidence of some sort of progress being made that way, it is not useful to argue in your capacity as a futurist.
5. We must understand that we see things differently from mainstream culture. If you are going to make radical statements, be prepared to put forth the building blocks to build your Tower of Babel. Be aware that statements may be misconstrued even if true, and that if you care futurism's public opinion, that moderation or rephrasing may be warranted.
6. We must understand that we see things different from each other. No two futurists will necessarily share the same views on politics, religion, metaphysics, or even precisely what technologies, trends, and changes may emerge or be wrought upon the world. Expecting otherwise by default will only lead to sectarianism. In addition to perspective, cultural differences exist as well.
7. We must not conflate our hopes and dreams with what will absolutely happen. While technology progresses naturally, do not be fooled into thinking that simply because it exists that it will be used the way you want it to.
8. We must remember that if we work for the future we want, and strive to make it, it is much more likely to happen. Humanity is a glorious, wonderful, world shaping entity. The golden path is there in front of us, even if each lane splits and merges countless times.

Aurora Aurea.