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Post by bob8972 Thu May 22, 2008 7:28 pm

Below is the list of the Gaming Forum rules. Always read the rules before you do anything, and follow them or you will be Banned.
Last Updated: June 22, 2011

Global Rules:
1. All posts must be 5 or more words long
This is to just lower down spam a level. It is not that difficult to make a post that is 5 words or longer. Symbols (123456789!@#$%%^&*) do NOT count as a word.
Text abbreviations (lol, rofl, omg, wtf, haha) do NOT count as a word.

You ARE allowed to break the 5 word rule on the following topics listed below:
"What Are You Listening Too?"
"The Last Letter Game"
"The Video Game Alphabet"
"Last Move Watched"
"Last Show Watched"
"Last Game Played" (DO NOT Abbreviate the game title, just type out the full title)

The following topic requires all posts to have 10 or more words in it:
"Randomness"
Randomness used to have no rules, but was starting to get ridiculous, so please, always remember when posting in Randomness, a topic made for fun and to be random, must ALWAYS have at least 10 words in it. If you're not sure your post is 10 words then please count before posting. If you have 9 words, just say an extra random word to throw in the 10 words.

2. Do not advertise
When I say, "Do not advertise" I mean do not advertise any websites. The links you provide will be removed, and your thread will be locked. No exceptions. However though, you are free to advertise it in your signature, but if your only goal on here is to advertise your site or content then please don't bother. If you join to only advertise, then your topic will ether be deleted, or the link to your website will be removed. You will also be automatically banned. If you want to advertise your website so badly, buy a spot in the Affiliates section, it's only 50 points.

3. Do not post anything pornographic
Now before you complain, rant, and bitch about not being about to post porn, it's not my fault. It is against the main and official rules of Forumotion to host forums that contain pornographic images. If you post anything with nudity, then your post will be deleted and you may face a ban hammer. If you want to see porn, then go to google. This also applies to gore and violent images.

4. Do not double post
When I say, "double post," I mean do not make a post right after you just made one in a topicwithout waiting for someone else to reply. You may only "double post" once the post you made before is over 24 hours old, and only if nobody has replied after you. This is when you may bump. If you make a post, then somebody replies, you may make another post. I just don't want you to make a post, then make another post right away. If there was something you wanted to change with your post, you may ether edit it or delete it. Your double post will be deleted.

5. Do not flame other members
OH NOES I CAN'T TROLL, WAT DO??!?!?11one!! Sorry, but I don't want to have to deal with drama and wars here. If you want to argue with another user with something, at least keep it in PM, not in a thread or public. If a member is bothering you that much, screencap the PM and send it to me or a staff member and we will deal with it.

6. DO NOT MAKE POSTS IS ALL CAPS
If you post something in all caps, it is a sign that you are unnecessarily yelling. Seriously, turn caps lock OFF before making your post. It's okay if part of your post is in all caps, but please, make sure most of it isn't in all caps.

On a side note, you are free to make a post in all caps in "Randomness" and only Randomness. The topic is focused on being as random and silly as possible.

7. Do not go off topic
If the topic is about, I don't know, "lamps", and you decide to start talking about pens, then that's obviously going off topic. If you go off topic for a brief second to state a point, then you may, but just make sure you include the words, "Back on topic" or something like that. Just make sure your post has some relation to the topic's main discussion.

8. Do not bump really old, out to date topics without permission
Let's say, somebody made a topic about the future release to a game that was suppose to come out in 2009, and you decide to bump it a year later, please refrain from doing that. It is okay if you ask a staff member BEFORE bumping it, and in your bump, please include which staff member gave you permission to bump. It is always safe and fine to ask any staff member if it is okay to bump a certain topic if you're not sure you can or not.

9. Do not have Multiple Accounts
One is good enough, if you are caught sock puppeting (Those who make more than one account to act like more than one user), then it will result in a ban for both of your accounts.

10. Do not ask to be staff
Asking me over 9000 times to be an Administrator, or Moderator will not help you become one. So don't bother asking unless there is an opening. However, if you would like to be a Graphic Designer, then feel free to send me a PM asking me if you would like to be one, and show me some of your stuff. I would be happy to let you and your skills be a Graphic Designer. This rule also implying for becoming an Elite Member, it is up to the staff members if you're worthy enough to be an Elite Member, or if you decide to do it the easy way and buy it with your points, just don't ask to be one. You can suggest people as a Staff or Elite Member if you want to, just as long at you are not suggesting yourself.

11. Do not post links to illegal downloads
This kind of goes with the advertising rule, but please do not post links to anything without permission from a staff member. If you decide to post a link to a torrent, download, etc., please ask me or somebody else if it is okay to post a certain link, and if you post the link, include which staff member gave you permission. If you do not get permission, your post will be deleted or your link will be removed.

Sub Forum Rules
Some forums have their own set of small rules, please follow them if you wish to post in them.

Introduction
1A: Do not introduce yourself in another persons topic
It's not hard to make your own topic to introduce yourself, no need to do it in somebody else's topic.

Suggestions
1B. Always include a "Yes or No" poll in your suggestions
When I say always, I mean "always." Just a simple "Yes or No" poll with your suggestion. If it gets enough votes towards "Yes" then I will consider making your suggestion happen. If you fail to include a poll, your topic will be locked, and you will just have to make another topic. Please, I want this so I can make sure I can tally up the overall votes on what people want and do not want.

2B. Do not put "Maybe" or "Not sure" as a poll choice
There's no, "I'll think about it later" "I don't know" "Maybe who knows" options for polls, just a straight forward "Yes" or "No."

Artwork
Rule 1C: Do not steal other people's artwork
The Artwork forum was originally made to share one's own artwork, not the artwork of somebody else. Don't just go on some random person's site, and say, "LOL I MADE THIS!" No, if you make an art topic, then only post your own art.

Rule 2C: Do not post complete crap
I know drawing comes easily to some, and to some it doesn't, but if you have absolutely no drawing skills what so ever, don't bother posting your own art. People want to see something people actually took a little time and effort into making, not a random stick figure that took 10 seconds to draw in Microsoft Paint.

Rule 3C: Do not post your own artwork in other peoples topics
If you want to share your artwork so badly, then make your own topic, it only takes a few minutes.

Forum Games
1D. Do not make extremely pointless games
"Whoever can type the most random letters win!" "lol post pictures of dogs." "Type a random word for no reason." Have your forum games have some meaning in them. If you do not know what a forum game is, then please read this to find out:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forum_game

Every forum has some set of rules. If they don't then they end up in utter chaos, clutter, and confusion. It's better to have some rules that people can understand. If you do not understand a rule, then PM a staff member, or go to the Help forum for more questions and support. If you continue to break the rules, then you will lose warnings, and if you lose enough warnings then you will be banned.

That is all, thank you for reading, and begin posting!

~bob
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