Post by ProgramVIROS on Nov 2, 2008 11:04:49 GMT -8
I will PM everyone when there is an update to these rules.
Please follow these rules or face the consequences.
Double Posting: 10%
There's a modify button, people. Multi-Posting isn't allowed. Modify button located at the top right corner of your post. Double posting ain't allowed.
Flaming: % depends
Try to avoid forum wars. Flaming is anything deemed harrassing, demeaning, or insultive. Don't flame. Any flaming caught, and the warning level/ban length will be judged on how bad.serious it is.
Posting in wrong board: 10%
Keep the right stuff in the right boards. 'Nuff said.
Overuse Of Swearing: 40%
I don't mind the occasional swear, but don't overdo it. 'Nuff said.
Topic Hi-jacking: 20%
Make your own topic, don't ruin someone else's. Hi-Jacking a topic is if someone asks a question, then you post asking your own question. Not allowed/tolerated. Bad.
Image Stealing: 99% and removal of image from your profile.
Please do not steal images. You MUST ask for them. People worked hard to create those images. DON'T STEAL!!!
Smiley Overuse: 10%
A few are fine, but don't over do it. Smileys are located in posts, and can be made via Quick replies too. Overusing them results in modification/post deletion and 5% added to your Warning level.
Overuse 1337 Speak or Chat Talk: 10-20%
Use your words. Nobody's rushing you, so take the time to spell things out. Bad spelling or grammar aren't penalized, just don't go around saying 'lol i ttly pwnd u guise olololo'. 1337 is leet speak, like saying '|\|0085 4r3 cr4p!' A little is fine, as long as you translate it.
Posting nudity/hentai: Post deletion, Permanent ban.
NO. Hentai is Anime porn, which is nudity, which is bad. Big no-no.
Revealing personal info: Post deletion and 40%
Safety is usually a good thing. This includes live chat. Big no-no, as people can hack. Bad. Bad. Bad.
Starting a Thread titled "IDEA!" or "HELP!":
There is an idea thread. There is a help board. Use them. 'Nuff said.
Impersonating someone other than you:
This is another big no no, We WILL find out so don't even try it. *Cough* No impersonating*Cough*
Reviving an old Thread or Topic:
Please DO NOT revive an old thread or Topic, it is unneccesary. 'Nuff said.
Name: No Complaining/Trolling
Risk: Post deletion, and 20%
Description/Clarification: Do not complain about these forums, the staff have worked very hard, and they aren't going to be happy if you're saying garbage like 'Dan-Ball SUX i culd ttaly make a bttr forum hen this Crap.' Such is not only complaining, but also spam and flaming. If you really have beef with these forums, put it in About The Site, and keep a civil tongue there. Also keep to the proper format(Located below), point out the problem, and share a possible solution that'll help the forums.
Trolling is just as bad, even worse, than complaining. Trolling means whining excessively about everything, and acting like everything is horrible and everyone is so mean to you. DON'T TROLL. It's not getting you anywhere, and you're just making yourself look like a baby. Failure to avoid Trolling will result in post deletion and 10% added to your Warning level. This is also whining, complaining, etc. just to get attention.
When you try to start arguments it is also considered trolling.
Advertising Illegal Sites: IP BAN
Don't advertise Illegal sites, I don't care about them nor do I want them. I do not want to suffer for others actions.
I CAN be sued.
- This goes for all other Illegal activity in this forum.
Advertising Sites: WARNING
Please be careful with posting other forums unless they are to help people.
We do not like competition and we would rather you not try to steal members from this forum. We do not need a competition with another site.
Discussing location of easter eggs: 20%, post modification, PWNT! status, loss of easter eggs.
Do not give it away. Whatever you do, DO NOT GIVE IT AWAY. No discussion is allowed. Zero, Zip, NADA!
Purposeful godmodding: 10%
This is not too bad. This is when you repeatedly use obvious godmodding over at least three posts.
Posting the URLs of the nonja or elite badges: 20%
People have to earn those.
Please note that anybody with an over 50% warning will be put in the 'PWNT!' group, and may not be able to see certain threads. Also, their names will be black. Further punishments may occur, such as placement onto the hall of shame.
First time reaching 100%:
One week ban
Second offense:
Three week ban
Third offense:
One month ban
Fourth offense:
One year ban
Fifth offense:
Permanent ban.
If you're being a total idiot and purposely breaking rules, you will be banned on the spot.
To have a warning removed, ask a staff member after at least two weeks have passed since your last broken rule.
If your account has over 50% warning, you go to PWNT! status, lose your stars, and can no longer see the 'social' part of the forums.
Another note, if you want to be a nonja on one thread, and a fighter on another, make two accounts. I have a feature to support that.
I would like to thank Nordikan for writing the original rules, which I edited to fit here.
Please follow these rules or face the consequences.
Double Posting: 10%
There's a modify button, people. Multi-Posting isn't allowed. Modify button located at the top right corner of your post. Double posting ain't allowed.
Flaming: % depends
Try to avoid forum wars. Flaming is anything deemed harrassing, demeaning, or insultive. Don't flame. Any flaming caught, and the warning level/ban length will be judged on how bad.serious it is.
Posting in wrong board: 10%
Keep the right stuff in the right boards. 'Nuff said.
Overuse Of Swearing: 40%
I don't mind the occasional swear, but don't overdo it. 'Nuff said.
Topic Hi-jacking: 20%
Make your own topic, don't ruin someone else's. Hi-Jacking a topic is if someone asks a question, then you post asking your own question. Not allowed/tolerated. Bad.
Image Stealing: 99% and removal of image from your profile.
Please do not steal images. You MUST ask for them. People worked hard to create those images. DON'T STEAL!!!
Smiley Overuse: 10%
A few are fine, but don't over do it. Smileys are located in posts, and can be made via Quick replies too. Overusing them results in modification/post deletion and 5% added to your Warning level.
Overuse 1337 Speak or Chat Talk: 10-20%
Use your words. Nobody's rushing you, so take the time to spell things out. Bad spelling or grammar aren't penalized, just don't go around saying 'lol i ttly pwnd u guise olololo'. 1337 is leet speak, like saying '|\|0085 4r3 cr4p!' A little is fine, as long as you translate it.
Posting nudity/hentai: Post deletion, Permanent ban.
NO. Hentai is Anime porn, which is nudity, which is bad. Big no-no.
Revealing personal info: Post deletion and 40%
Safety is usually a good thing. This includes live chat. Big no-no, as people can hack. Bad. Bad. Bad.
Starting a Thread titled "IDEA!" or "HELP!":
There is an idea thread. There is a help board. Use them. 'Nuff said.
Impersonating someone other than you:
This is another big no no, We WILL find out so don't even try it. *Cough* No impersonating*Cough*
Reviving an old Thread or Topic:
Please DO NOT revive an old thread or Topic, it is unneccesary. 'Nuff said.
Name: No Complaining/Trolling
Risk: Post deletion, and 20%
Description/Clarification: Do not complain about these forums, the staff have worked very hard, and they aren't going to be happy if you're saying garbage like 'Dan-Ball SUX i culd ttaly make a bttr forum hen this Crap.' Such is not only complaining, but also spam and flaming. If you really have beef with these forums, put it in About The Site, and keep a civil tongue there. Also keep to the proper format(Located below), point out the problem, and share a possible solution that'll help the forums.
Trolling is just as bad, even worse, than complaining. Trolling means whining excessively about everything, and acting like everything is horrible and everyone is so mean to you. DON'T TROLL. It's not getting you anywhere, and you're just making yourself look like a baby. Failure to avoid Trolling will result in post deletion and 10% added to your Warning level. This is also whining, complaining, etc. just to get attention.
When you try to start arguments it is also considered trolling.
Advertising Illegal Sites: IP BAN
Don't advertise Illegal sites, I don't care about them nor do I want them. I do not want to suffer for others actions.
I CAN be sued.
- This goes for all other Illegal activity in this forum.
Advertising Sites: WARNING
Please be careful with posting other forums unless they are to help people.
We do not like competition and we would rather you not try to steal members from this forum. We do not need a competition with another site.
Discussing location of easter eggs: 20%, post modification, PWNT! status, loss of easter eggs.
Do not give it away. Whatever you do, DO NOT GIVE IT AWAY. No discussion is allowed. Zero, Zip, NADA!
Purposeful godmodding: 10%
This is not too bad. This is when you repeatedly use obvious godmodding over at least three posts.
Posting the URLs of the nonja or elite badges: 20%
People have to earn those.
Please note that anybody with an over 50% warning will be put in the 'PWNT!' group, and may not be able to see certain threads. Also, their names will be black. Further punishments may occur, such as placement onto the hall of shame.
First time reaching 100%:
One week ban
Second offense:
Three week ban
Third offense:
One month ban
Fourth offense:
One year ban
Fifth offense:
Permanent ban.
If you're being a total idiot and purposely breaking rules, you will be banned on the spot.
To have a warning removed, ask a staff member after at least two weeks have passed since your last broken rule.
If your account has over 50% warning, you go to PWNT! status, lose your stars, and can no longer see the 'social' part of the forums.
Another note, if you want to be a nonja on one thread, and a fighter on another, make two accounts. I have a feature to support that.
I would like to thank Nordikan for writing the original rules, which I edited to fit here.