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The short answer: no, if you’re already playing the game the right way.

Squidoo’s recent – and self-proclaimed “significant” – changes to their Terms of Services and operating policies will probably rub a good lot of users the wrong way, but few can deny that the modifications were necessary. Squidoo had become somewhat of a haven for spammers recently, and there’s no reason to think that a little clean-up can’t do wonders for Squidoo’s community.

Let’s review the changes. Remember, none of this goes into effect until mid-July, so you’ve got plenty of time to make the necessary moves heading into the next generation of Squid-do-ing.

The Days of Spamming Are Over

• You’re probably thinking you’ve heard this one before, right? Squidoo’s long been trying to curb the amount of spam on the site, but they’re stepping up their game this time. New plans are set to lock up accounts if holders make any attempt to spam up blog comments, twitter pages or emails, a move that should finally help to curb all the junk that’s always showing up where you don’t want it.

Porn Gets Shown the Exit Door

• Good thing, too. Listen, we’re not going to get too into detail with this one for obvious reasons, but the bottom line is that pornography as an entity is a pretty shady operation and attracts a just-as-shady crowd. Getting porn out of the house will have a resounding effect on the amount of junk that passes through.

Promotion Becomes a No-No

• Well, not completely. Squidoo’s new plan is to make it such that you’ll have to be more selective in the promotions you advertise. It’s a good decision – those promotional lenses are like gateway drugs to junk ads and spam posts. Anything they can do to cut down on those suckers is welcomed over here.

So there you have it. Remember, you have until July 20 to make your moves and –if you aren’t already – start complying with Squidoo’s new style. In the meantime, read up on these 4 Things You Can Do To Get Ready for the change, as suggested by Squidoo’s own brain trust.