What is considered spam?

[bob8972]

THIS NEEDS TO BE UPDATED!

Well everyone spams at least once, even me, so i just wanted to point out what kinds of post can and can not be considered spam. Plus I also wanted to point this out to the Moderators and Admins.
Last Updated: December 22, 2008

Spam

1) Smilies
If it's just a smiliey with no other words in the post then it's spam.
Spam

Not Spam

That is really cool!

2) One Word
If it's just a one word post then it is spam, but if it's 3 or more words then its not spam(it all depends.)

Spam

lol

Cool

uvjcxvaugfskfSJ345rfdszfjzjxo

Not Spam

lol, that's sooo funny.

Cool dude, thanks for sharing that.

But if it's a game or certain topic that only requires one word for a post then that's ok, it doesn't count as spam.

3) Websites
Now the only forum that i allow you to share websites on is "Advertisment"
no other forum, but you can mention it in your introduction or signature also, but advertisment is the best place to go.
Spam
Forum: Nintendo Stuff

http://thisurlisanexample.com

Forum: Advertisment

http://thisurlisanexample.com

You have to explain the website.

Not Spam
Forum: Advertisement

Hi there,I have a website where you share videos and talk to other people around the world, here is the url to it
http://thisurlisanexample.com

Forum: Introduction

Hi there, my name is user, i recently joined Gaming Forum so i decided to make an introduction, i like sports, videogames, and hanging out with my friends. I also have my own website where you share videos and meet people around the world. Here's the link to it
http://thisurlisanexample.com

4) Nothing in post
If you quote someone without saying anything in it is spam
Spam

This is nice of you, thanks.

Not Spam

This is nice of you, thanks.

Your Welcome .

This never really happens, but some post are like that so i'm just pointing this out.

5) Images
Now if your post just has an image, and nothing else that's not spam. It just depends if it goes with the topic
Spam
Forum: Nintendo
Topic: Who likes Mario?

Not Spam
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What's the best face ever?

6) Going Off-Topic
Now i'm sorry saying the forum "Off-topic" is bad, it's just if you go off the purpose of the topic.
Spam
Forum: Wii Stuff
Topic Title: Favorite Wii Game?

I like Sega games!!!

Any one saw that show last night with the guy and the off-topic monster?

Not Spam
Forum: Wii Stuff
Topic Title: Favorite Wii Game?

My favorite Wii game has to be Super Smash Brothers Brawl

I like that game too user.

7) Double Posts
Now your not allowed to double post for any topic, it's alright to double post if nobody has replied within 24 hours
Spam
6:00 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

I like food.

7:30 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

Pizza also rocks!

Not Spam
6:00 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

I like food.

6:00 P.M Janurary 2, 2009

Pizza also rocks!

8 ) Topic Bumping
Sort of the same thing as double posting rule, but just want to point out that if it's a topic and nobody has replied to it yet, then you are allowed to say "Bump."
Spam
6:00 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

I can't make a signature? Help me please?

6:30 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

Bump!

Not Spam
6:00 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

I can't make a signature? Help me please?

6:00 P.M Janurary 2, 2009

Bump!

If the topic is out of date, as in no more use, only useful for like a couple of weeks when it was made, like if the topic is about; someone that got something for a holiday, or if it's a birthday topic for a certain month, and you reply after it's several months old, then it's spam.
Spam
Topic: I got an Xbox 360!!!
Made: 6:00 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

Hey everyone i got an Xbox360 today !!!

6:00 P.M April 1, 2009

That's Awesome, I have one too!!!

Not Spam

Topic: I got Wii internet
Made: 6:00 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

Hey everyone i got finally got Wii internet today !!!

6:00 P.M Janurary 10, 2009

That's Awesome, I have it too!!!

Topic: Who likes the PS3
Made: 6:00 P.M Janurary 1, 2009

Does anyone here like the ps3?

6:00 P.M April 1, 2009

Of course i do!

And going off-topic, double posting, and spamming is three rules broken which can make you lose maybe twice the ban points, and maybe a longer suspention.

That's all for now, it depends. Hope all of you guys don't spam.

~bob