General Forum Rules

[darkwulfv]

Recently, the site has started growing more. More users are posting. And at the same time, things are starting to get a little out of hand.

Rule #1: Stay on Topic 1
-This rule is probably the most broken rule to date. STAY ON TOPIC! Do not post irrelevant crap in your posts that can send a thread off-track. I'm growing tired of all the off-topicness. The only place "off-topicness" is allowed is in The Craphole and the Forum Games section. (But the forum games should not be sent off-topic either) If your post has nothing to do with the topic at hand, DON'T POST!

Rule #2: Spam 1 + 1
-Allow me to define spam.
Spam is either the annoying repeat of a word, phrase, etc. (such as repeating WALEDANCE 150 times). Spam is also seriously off-topic posts, or posts with no relevent point.

A post with less than 5 words is NOT spam, if it is relevant. If you can sum up your feelings in 3 words, fine. I don't want "lolwut" as posts. Okay? But if you can say something as simply as "That's a good idea." That isn't spam.
Also, keep emoticons to a minimum (the smileys). They tend to slow down the forum when used too much.

This is an english only forum. Speaking in any other language repeatedly and without purpose will get your posts deleted and potentially add nega-points.

Rule #3: Respect 2
-This ain't kindergarten, so I don't expect you to love everyone. But if you hate someone, either deal with it in the Craphole section, or shut the fuck up. Direct or indirect flaming will NOT be tolerated. This includes harassment and direct attacks. That means no bashing for someone's gender, religion, beliefs, etc.

Rule #4: Posting Rules 1 + 1
-This breaks down into Necromancy, Double Posting, Randomness, and Writing.
Necromancy is when you post in a thread that is "dead". What this means is that you're making a post in a thread that people have not posted in in a long time (usually at least a month). Please do not Necro-post. However, there are a few exceptions where this is allowed, such as in feedback, list threads (like the Music thread), etc. Before posting, check when the last person posted. If it's over a month, you should probably leave it.
Double Posting is when you post at least 2 posts in a row. Please, don't do this. Edit your posts! Double posting is okay once in a while, such as for bumping a thread or making an update to something.
Randomness is very similar to the off-topic rule. Please, don't put random crap in your posts, such as random pictures or links, etc. They aren't funny, and they do nothing but annoy people. If what you want to say or post has nothing to do with the topic, DON'T POST IT!
Writing is... writing. But it's how you do it that makes this a rule. Please do your best to use coherent english. The less internet abbreviations you use (u, r, ur, y, etc.) the better. It makes you look like you're 6 when you use those. Absolutely NO ALLCAP posts. I will be editing your post if I find these, and I would like them reported if you find one.

Rule #5: Swearing 2 (or 50 if the N word is used)
-We aren't kids. Swearing, I don't mind. Hell, I do it all the fucking time. (See?) But in moderation, and not directed at people (usually). I don't mind swearing. But if you start using it in every post or every single sentence, I'll get annoyed. Also, if you start using it at people ("Fuck you, bitch") ("You fucking suck") ("Shitbag"), etc., I'll be warning you and either deleting or editing your post. I would also like users to report posts like these so I can look at them.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WHATSOEVER IS THE 'N' WORD (Nigger) TO BE USED. ANY INSTANCE OF THIS WORD WILL GET YOU AN IMMEDIATE 3-DAY BAN. NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

Rule #6: Thread Rules 1 + 1
-Don't repeat threads. Don't make a random thread about random crap for no reason (except in Spam-A-Thon). This also includes polls; Make your polls make sense. Thread titles should indicate what your thread is about, and please no ALLCAPS or inflammatory (angering) titles.

Rule #7: Respect the Power 3 + 1
-Respect the admins, moderators, and section moderators. Their word is law, and you're not to argue that. If you have a qualm with an action one has taken, bring it up with me and I'll look into it. Do not argue/flame/attack moderators, be it global, art, or project teams.
If you would like to become a moderator for a section, a global moderator, or would like to advance from moderator to admin, please contact me. And remember; think of it like a job application. (So don't be stupid!)

Rule #8: PM's 1 + 1
-PM's stand for Private Messages. This is a good way to contact people 1 on 1. However, PM's are the exact same as this forum. All the rules apply (except a few, but you get the point). If anyone sends you a PM you deem inappropriate, forward me the PM and then send me one explaining the situation. (So I should get 2 PM's from you.) When "reporting" a PM, please make sure you send me your explanation first, and then the message you're reporting.

Rule #9: Sigs and Avi's 1
-That's short for "Signatures and Avatars". Your signature and your avatar are what make your user unique. It makes you recognizable on the forums. I personally request that all users pick up an avatar. Signatures are 100% optional.
I do have rules regarding the S and A. Obviously, no porn/inflammatory/attack images or phrases. Keep the signatures small please. If it looks too big, it probably is. And don't crowd your signature with gaudy images that hurt people's eyes. Avatars should not have sexual images. They can be sexually referencing, but no direct sexual images.

Rule #10: Links 1 (or 25 if found with a shock site)
-Links are the things you click. How hard, I know. I would prefer if you didn't trick-link. This means claiming to link to site A, and instead getting site B. (Think of Rick Rolling). I will not tolerate ANY shock links. (Links to insanely disgusting/inflammatory content) If I find one, you will be banned for a day or two, and increasingly more for each one. Rick Rolls are okay.. but if you keep doing it, I'll start deleting your posts. Remember, the "Report Post" button is very useful!

Rule #11: Chatbox 1-3, depending
-The chatbox is a great way to talk in real-time to members of the forum. However, I ask that you do not spam or flood the chatbox. I CAN ban you from it. Please follow the same rules in the Chatbox that you would in the forum.

Rule #12: Consequences
-Starting now, there will be consequences for your actions. If you notice, each rule has a number next to it. This is a "Point system". Each time you break that rule and I catch you, you'll have that many points added. If there is a "+ #" next to the point value, that means that for every time you break that rule again, you get that many extra points added to the previous amount (for example, a 1 + 2 would mean 1, then 3, then 5, then 7, etc.) You points will be recorded by me, and will be displayed on your user profile when you post. If you edit them out, I will put them back in. But higher.
NOTE: You will not always have points added if it is a minor/first time infraction. Repeated, or more severe infractions, will be more likely to have points added.

You CAN have points removed. They are in no way permanent, and I do allow clean-slates. If your actions improve or you do something good (things like that), I'll deduce points. Think of this point system like Golf. The lower your score, the better. The list of consequences are in a separate thread.



If anyone thinks I should add another rule, simply post an outline of that rule and I'll add it in. Please adhere to these rules... I don't want to have to be a jackass.

[Firemonkey]

Necromancy.... with the exception of the person who created the thread or outright no?

[sniperwolf777]

umm My signature is fine right?

[darkwulfv]

Fire: Only if it's for updating something. I would prefer none at all, but I'll warn people if they shouldn't.

Sniper: yeah, it's fine, I have to change that rule a bit because all sigs are that size (they get bigger if you add a big picture though)

[Mooo-Gunsniper]

The day Dark finally puts his foot down.

[sniperwolf777]

The day i cry myself to sleep.

[CaptainFluffy]

Hmm. In Rule #5.
The part about the N word. Why not make it that people can't use words that is directed against their race? Or do you mean the N word as not just a racist word but as a really bad insult?
Wait. Do you mean the N word directed at someone? Or the N word for just not-directed swearing. OR did you mean both of direct and indirect swearing of the N word.

[sniperwolf777]

Fluffy do you even know what your saying.

[Mooo-Gunsniper]

If you just don't get what he's saying, read it over several times and more closely.

Anyways, ARE there any other terms other than the N word that are directed at any race?

[biglittles22]

yes, theres, god damn jew. and the famos dumbass mexican.

[darkwulfv]

ANY INSTANCE of the N word is bad.

And I would prefer to not have phrases like the ones bigs so kindly sampled, either.

[sniperwolf777]

Gd damn we cant say jew. can we say chexican.

[darkwulfv]

Why can't you say jew?

And uh, sure, say chexican. As long as nobody here is offended.

[sniperwolf777]

Yaay. Umm our avatars are gone. and the letters under the picture got smaller?

[darkwulfv]

I see our avatars fine. They just don't load sometimes/don't load fast enough.

[Firemonkey]

Because teh internets is turning into a super computer thingy that'll launch missles at us.

Sorry but yeah things don't always load fast enough.

[Myre]

You should also say we can't say Spick. If anyone here is of Mexican descent they might find that very offensive. It's like the N word for Mexicans. Erm, does me saying it so that you know exactly what is count as bashing on another race?

[Firemonkey]

Yes it means mexicans suck.

[biglittles22]

myre u retard, the n word is for black ppl.

[Firemonkey]

Omfg you nub he said it was LIKE the N word for mexicans. He was talking about a racial slur for mexicans.