Post by Beebs on Feb 8, 2007 3:25:38 GMT -6
Must Do'sStaying on Topic
If you do not stay on the thread's designated topic, the thread will either be locked or trashed, with you held responsible.
No Spamming/Flaming
-Messages with less than 5 words, excessive comments, advertisements, and useless replies are all considered SPAM. Your warning level will increase by 2 - 5% every time you SPAM, depending on the nature of the offense.
-Flamming is a big problem on most forums and will not be tolerated here. No down talking of ANY kind is allowed. This means no calling someone names or trashing their ideas. Doing so will result in a warning.These both include the cbox.
No Racist comments
Racism isn't tolerated and will result in a ban.
DO NOT Steal
Do not post content that isn't yours and claim to own it. This includes Stories, Videos, Audio, Graphics, etc. If you do not give credit where credit is due, that is plagiarism, and you will be given a warning.
Other Rules
Signatures/Avatars
If your avatar is larger than 100x100, you will be asked to either resize it or remove it. If you don't comply after being asked, you'll receive a warning. If your signature stretches out the page (makes the page look distorted), you will be asked to remove it, and if you don't, you get a warning. Maximum signature size is 500x200. You can have no more than 2 - 3 images in a sig. Also, you may not have anything obscene in your signature or avatar. Doing so will result in your signature being changed and, you guessed it, a warning.
Keep it Clean
Keep language and swearing minimal. Any content that is not appropriate for a 14 year-old is not appropriate here. This includes sexual discussion and content as well, if it goes into detail.
No Blatant Advertising & PM Abuse[/u]
The only appropriate place to advertise is the advert board, your signature space, and your profile. No advertisements for offensive material, pyramid schemes, or any kind of add involving purchasing/winning things. Do not create threads to advertise or post advertisements in your posts, unless it's the advert board.
If you mass PM members with advertisements or offensive content, including harassment, no matter what the nature, you will receive 2 full warnings, -5 karma, and a 2 day ban. Those who report other members who abuse the PM system will receive 10 karma and be likely for a MotM nominee.[/color]
Other little rules
- Don't post a topic more than once. Check before you post. If there is already a topic about whatever, then post in that thread, unless it's over 6 months old.
-Do not post obscene/offensive text or material, including media. This includes pornography/nudity, authentic/graphic violence, and things of that nature. If messages contain material with any variation of these things, a warning, or even a ban will be given.
-Do not post false information. Show resources and facts when necessary. If you have a theory about one of the show/games, go to the respective board, or if it doesn't have one, state that it's a rumor/theory.
-When posting, do NOT hold one of the keys on your keyboard to express yourself. An example would be
"XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD."
If it stretches out the page, it's a warning.
-1337 (Leet) speak and constant chat speak will not be tolerated in forum posts. It can be used in your profile, but is frowned upon.
Thank you.
Follow these rules and you'll do fine.
Warning System:
Our warning system utilizes the Proboards one. Your warning level is indicated in your mini-profile, viewable in your profile and the left side of each of your posts. 25% Warning Level represents 1 full warning. Major infractions will net you 1 warning, perhaps 2, and more minor ones, such as Flaming will get you a small amount, 5 - 10%. 4 full warnings, 100%, is a temp ban. You will be banned from the forum for a week. Afterwards, you will be allowed to return, but two more offenses of any nature will get you banned for a full month. Finally, if you screw up again after your third chance, you will be banned for good.
Over time, your warning level will go down, based on good behavior. If you notice that your warning level remains the same, please PM me about your conduct. If it's a mistake, I will take away the warning. Hopefully this warning system will never be needed.
Warning Chart:
SPAM Post Including Cbox / 5 - 10% per message
Off-topic Post / 2 - 5%
Duplicate Topic / 15%
Blatant Advertising in Post / 15%
Blatant Advertising in New Thread / 25%
PM Advertising & Abuse / 50%, -5 Karma, 2-Day Ban
Flaming of Any Kind / 25%
Foul Language / 2 - 5%
Racist Comment(s) / 75%, -10 karma
Posting Pornography or Other Offensive Material / 50%
Page Stretching / First Time, None|Second Time, 25%
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