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Upstate Comics Forum Rules
Topic Started: May 9 2009, 11:20 PM (111 Views)
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Upstate Comics forum rules
What follows are the forum rules that have been put into place to ensure the forum runs smoothly. Generally these rules apply to every forum here at Upstate Comics but, where there is conflict, the other forum's rules take precedence over these.

Just a few reminders before the rules and the consequences of not following them:

While this is on the Internet, these forums are not a democracy. We have rules, and we expect them to be followed.

If you have a problem with a mod, take it to a PM first rather then a thread.

Respect the staff. They have given a lot of their time and energy to work here. Disrespect and insults will be considered flaming.

Do not use weird colors when posting! Easy colors like light-yellow are okay to highlight a few things, but try to use the standard color as much as possible. Weird colors are hard to read, and you don't want to be responsible for someone having to have an eye operation.

While your opinion is valued and acknowledged, this is not and will never be a debating forum. Threads on politics, religion and other controversial topics are discouraged because they usually lead into an argument between members. Discussion is okay, and so is disagreeing, but some members are intent on starting heated arguments about things and that always ends in a lot of bitterness and tension.

Elitist behavior is not permitted. This includes members telling others what to do. No member has the right to boss another member around and/or tell them what to do. If you feel someone is being elitist towards you and/or bossing you around and/or telling you that you're doing things wrong, you have the right to report them to the staff.

The signature size-limit is 500 pixels broad and 220 pixels high. This includes all images and all text. Any signatures or part of signatures that would make it too big can be placed in spoilers. Whenever a member of the staff spots a large signature, it'll be put in spoilers and you'll be notified that your signature is too big.

Consequences

Spammers.
"Spamming is the posting of unneeded messages, often with an indiscriminate manner and in unsolicited bulk."

Punishments

  • Warning.
  • 1 - 2 week ban (based on maliciousness).
  • Monthly ban.
  • IP ban and removal of account.


Flamers.
"Flaming is the hostile and insulting interaction between Internet users."

Punishments

  • Warning.
  • 2 week ban.
  • Monthly ban.
  • IP ban and removal of account.


Advertisers.

Punishments

  • IP ban and removal of account.


Dummy Accounts.

Punishments

  • Automatic removal of your private messaging privilege upon suspicion.
  • IP ban and removal of account if found to be malicious.
  • Removal of PM ban if accusations are found to be untrue.


Elitist, cultist, and cliques.

Punishments

  • Warning.
  • Monthly ban.
  • IP ban and removal of account.


Avatar & Signature rule breaker.
Avatar limit: 150 x 150 or 35 kb
Signature limit: 500 x 220 (this includes all images and all text) or 35 kb.

Punishments

  • Warning.
  • Avatar and/or signature privilege removed for 2 weeks.
  • Avatar and/or signature privilege removed permanently.


Inappropriate behavior. (NSFW posts, file-sharing, childish actions, etc.)

Punishments

  • Warning and editing of post/name/etc.
  • Monthly ban.
  • IP ban and removal of account.


Chat Logs.
No instant messenger / irc / live chat logs are to be posted on the site.

Punishments

  • Warning and deletion of post/thread.
  • Monthly ban.
  • IP ban and removal of account.


Member blogs.
No member should leave a nasty comment on another member's blog.

Punishments

  • Monthly ban without warning.
  • IP ban and removal of account.
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