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    Rules! MUST READ!

    Post by Carmen on Sat Jul 23, 2011 3:32 pm

    Read or risk being BANNED!

    1. Posting Guidelines


    a. Please don't multiple-post (post right after your last post) unless you run out of room in your previous post.

    b. Don't create multiple threads about the same topic. Stick to the last thread you created. When creating a thread, check that a thread hasn't been created about the same subject already.

    c. Only bump threads if you have something relevant to add to the topic. You may bump your own threads if you have updated your first posts with more information, but don't bump simply to get attention.

    d. When posting images, please limit yourself to 5 images per post if they are large. We encourage this out of courtesy for users having to scroll through threads with masses of images. Please also make sure that your images are not so large that they stretch the browser window horizontally, making members have to use a scroll bar.

    e. If you see any posts which you think may be offensive or violating the rules, click the report button to send a message describing the offense to the staff.


    2. Signatures

    A limit of 6 images and 100kb in total is allowed for sigs. Global Moderators and Administrators have the right to edit signatures which are too large or have any offensive content.


    3. Profiles and Chats

    The Chats are occasionally moderated by staff members, who have the right to intervene if they see any inappropriate behaviour, by banning members from chat. In many cases, you won't know there's a moderator in your chat, so make sure you're not violating any rules at any time. Members in a chat may also use a reporting feature to report any offenses to the staff.

    If a staff member notices anything particularly offensive in your profile comments or blog, they may decide to edit or remove these as necessary.

    The chat is managed by a dedicated team of operators and an administrator.


    4. Forum Accounts and Name Changes

    One account is permitted per person. If you're caught having other accounts for your own personal use, the other accounts will be banned or deleted permanently, and your main account will be banned for a week. Any attempts to evade this week ban, or any further accounts being created after the ban has expired, will lead to an IP ban.

    The staff are completely ruthless here when handling multiple account users or ban evaders. If you use any other means to access the site after your IP has been banned, we will not hesitate to report you to your ISP.

    Additionally, members are responsible for their own accounts. Anything posted on your account is your responsibility. If an account gets hacked and does enough to get banned, the original owner of the account will not be able to argue against the ban, even if it really isn't their fault. So, please, keep your password to yourself.

    The Admins will not issue you a name change unless the following has occurred:

    1. You have chosen an offensive or inappropriate name
    2. You have chosen a name that was completely thoughtless and impractical to use, such as a jumble of letters and numbers with absolutely no meaning, making it hard for other members to refer to you, or
    3. You have accidentally entered your email address as your username

    Otherwise, you will have to stick to what you've got, no exceptions. Any requests trying to seek favouritism for a possible name change will be ignored.


    5. Feedback and Problem Resolution

    If you have any suggestions or questions about the site in general, please visit the Feedback/Questions forum. If you want to report any posts make sure you use their reporting features as mentioned in section 2. and 4.

    PLEASE DO NOT MAKE FALSE REPORTS TO THE STAFF. If we find you doing this, you may receive an temp. ban.

    Problems with particular members should be reported to any available Moderator, or for very serious issues contact a Forum Administrator via pager message or private message.

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