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Official Forum Rules
Topic Started: Apr 25 2008, 11:44 PM (155 Views)
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Official Tootsies Aren't For Dum-dums Forum Rules

1.0 General Rules Applicable to All Sections of the Board

1.1 NO OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Please refrain from using any vulgar language that would offend someone else. Inappropriate words will be edited. This also applies to User Names. Accounts with inappropriate user names may be deleted.

1.2 NO OBSCENE MATERIAL. Please, no pornographic material or links to it. If it is not fit for family members, it is not fit for here. DON'T DO IT! We have a 0 tolerance policy on this one.

1.3 SIGNATURES, AVATARS AND USER NAMES. While we have allowed the use of signatures as a form of expression, graphics in signatures should be no larger than 500 pixels high by 500 pixels wide. 500 characters are alloted in your sig as long as it is in a small font. File size should be no greater than 35-50KB this includes any text or images used in your signature. Signatures outside this limit will be edited and/or removed. Avatars can be 200px by 200 px and no bigger than 200 KB. Sigs and avatars bound by the same rules as posts/threads.

1.4 While debating and discussion is fine, we will not tolerate rudeness, insulting posts, personal attacks or purposeless inflammatory posts. Our decision is final in these matters.

1.5 Please refrain from posting meaningless threads, one word (or short) non-sense posts, or the such.

1.6 Multiple or repeated posting in order to increase your post count is not allowed.

1.7 Advertising, spamming and trolling is not allowed. This includes using the forum email and Private message system to spam other members.

1.8 Please wait a reasonable amount of time before bumping posts. For style changes and general 'how-to' questions this should be 24 hours. For specific troubleshooting issues, use 12 hours as a guideline.

1.9 We also do not allow posts that are sexual in nature or violate TAFDD community standards. The TAFDD forum staff team shall be the sole arbitrator of what does and what does not violate community standards.

1.10 Discussion of illegal activities such as software and music piracy and other intellectual property violations are not allowed.

1.11 Each member is allowed one login account. Registering with multiple accounts is not allowed. Do not re-register if your board privileges have been revoked (banned)

1.12 While we are quite happy to have constructive comparative conversations about others, we will not tolerate blatant adverts or the sort of 'ooh look, yet another bulletin board' threads. Also, we would appreciate it if you refrain from blatant bashing of other boards.

1.13 We reserve the right to remove offensive posts without notice.

1.14 If you are going to post non-English on these forums, please also post an English Translation of your post.

1.15 Also while these rules cover most common situations, they cannot anticipate everything. Consequently we reserve the right to take any actions we deem appropriate to ensure these forums are not disrupted or abused in any way.

1.16 We also reserve the right to ban anyone who willfully violates the forum rules.

1.17 Don't post just to increase your number of posts. If you have nothing to say on a certain matter then don't post. The number of posts on this board has no direct relation to the experience of a member.

1.18 Use a title that describes the content of your post. Don't use all caps or special characters to draw attention.

1.19 Respect the netiquette: Lurk and get to know the forum before you post.

1.20 Use the search function before posting. Chances are your question has already been answered.

1.21 Keep the size of personal images down.

1.22 No cross posting. Post your message once, to the appropriate forum and nowhere else or it will be locked or deleted without warning.

1.23 Report rule violators to forum staff.

1.24 Hacking is forbidden: Under no circumstances anyone shall try to hack an account. The system allows 3 tries to login. After that, you are locked out from logging in. Also, the system creates logs of users who logs in from were and when (The IP address and date). This includes the use of sibling's, friend's or other user's account. Do not share passwords with anyone. Alternate accounts are strictly forbidden.

2.0 Prohibited Content

2.1 No child pornography (CP)

2.2 No underage non-nude modeling (underage)

2.3 No incest

2.4 No rape (or any other form of non-consentual activities)

2.5 No murder or death

2.6 No sex involving animals (bestiality or beast)

2.7 No cartoon sites depicting any of the above material

2.8 No computer generated images (CGI) depicting any of the above
material

2.9 No newsgroups (since they do not regulate CP)

2.10 No camsites that may allow the viewing of underage models

2.11 No sites or portals that link to any of the above material

2.12 If any models posing nude look underage we assume it is CP
regardless of any age declarations made by the site operator

2.13 We reserve the right to prohibit any material we deem too sick or disgusting

2.14 Every member is responsible for reviewing any and all of the content they post or reply to - Be sure you check for obvious links and galleries

2.15 Do not post links to warez or any software that may be considered pirated

2.16 No Mutilation

2.17 No posts containing threatening language

2.18 No posts containing personal attacks against other members or staff

2.19 No posts containing blatantly misleading, false, fraudulent, or illegal
information

2.20 No posts containing personal information about others

3.0 Rules For certain treads.

3.1 Chiller's Café: "Hello or Goodbye"The purpose of this board is to introduce yourself to other members here or let us know if you leaving. This is also the place to let us know if you are going somewhere, but will return.

"General Discussion"This is the general discussion board. You can discuss anything here that does not interfere with these rules or the terms of service.

"Serious Discussion"The serious discussion board is where you can discuss sensitive topics (politics, religion, etc.) There is no tollerance for being immature here and not respecting other people's opinions.

"Clubhouse"The clubhouse is where you can make a club, group, guild, etc. and open it for joining. If you create an extremley successful one, we will discuss making it an official group.

"Artistic Showcase"This is where you can post pictures, graphics, creations, etc. that you have made. Once again, no pornographic images are to be posted.

"Suggestions/Technical Questions"Only post here if you need help with the website or forum, or if you have a suggestion for either.

3.2 Tootsie Pop Drop: This category has the "Music Demolition", "Debation Nation", and "Elite Hangout" boards. They all have general rules except the "Elite Hangout" in which not everyone has access.

3.3 Dum-dums Cult: This category has the "Thread Games", "Viral Videos", "Spamitarium" and "Weekly Contest" boards. They all have the general rules of the forums. Some of them do not increase your post count.

3.4 Gamers' Fortress: This category has the "Nintendo", "Sony", "Microsoft", "General Gaming" and "Reviews and Articles" boards. They all have the general rules of the forums.

These rules are subject to change at anytime as we see fit. They may be changed without warning or notification, and by signing up you agree to these terms and conditions. Depending on how severe of a violation, the system will work as stated below.

- First Violation: You will recieve a warning.
- Second Violation: You will get an additional warning and a temporary ban.
- Third Violation: Permament ban, and your IP Address will be reported to you ISP for violation of these rules.
Edited by Skyler72, Apr 26 2008, 09:26 PM.
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