1. Offensive Content - 3/14/08
Posting offensive content or images will not be tolerated anywhere on the site, whether it be in text or in images. Offensive content is anything that is ethnically, racially, religiously, or sexually offensive. Also included is discussions of suicide, anything that is insulting, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law. Although different people have different ideas of what is offensive, the Moderators and Administrators will have the final say as to what is allowed on the site.
2. Personal Insults & Attacks - 3/14/08
Do not make insulting or attacking comments about other people. This is known as 'flaming' and will not be tolerated. If someone is insulting you or another user, or saying things that you find offensive or that make you uncomfortable, do not respond by 'retaliating' and returning insults. Instead, report the user to the Moderators using the "Report a Problem" button and the Mods will take care of the situation. Any user participating in 'flaming' may have their access to the site blocked, regardless of who started it.
3. Spamming - 3/14/2008
Spamming is when someone posts content unrelated to the board or thread. This is especially inappropriate when posting on announcement or sticky threads. Also, general nonsense threads, posts, and other content are considered spam, as well as content that stretch the page with repeated characters. Posting links to your personal site, for business or recreation, and advertising other websites is considered spam. Please use your signature line or profile for your website link.
4. Don't reply to spam - 3/14/08
Replying to spam is a problem that has happened a lot. If some imature jack ass posts something against the rules do us all a favor and just report it and get on with your life. We will take care of it no need to constantly bump up the thread for us to see it.
5. Multiple Accounts per User - 3/14/08
The first account you create is the only account you will be allowed to use for the entire time you are on this site. Any additional accounts will be blocked from use. If you are repeatedly found to be creating multiple accounts, all your accounts will be permanently blocked from the site.
6. Impersonating Other Members - 3/14/08
Never pretend to be someone you are not, especially do not pretend to be a staff member. Do not make statements that would imply that you are staff member. This includes overusing red text markup. Red text is used by the Administrators and Moderators to showcase post edits and corrections. Be sure not to use red text in a way that can be interpreted as you being an Administrator or Moderator.
7. Bumping Threads - 3/14/08
Posting in a thread without adding any useful content to the topic is considered 'spam' and is not permitted. |
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