Post by The Peace Keeper on Mar 20, 2006 2:09:04 GMT -5
Every forum needs it's own set of rules and I'm here to provide. Reading these would be in your best interest, although even if I announce it in every thread on this forum, there will be someone who does't. That can't be helped. Anyways, on with the rules...
FLAMING
Yes, I'm pretty sure we all know what flaming is and what it entails, but just in case you don't, it's basically just making fun of, mocking and bringing other people down. People make mistakes and that's ok. The only flaming I should see on these boards should be against either a complete idiot, someone who failed to read the rules and therefore didn't follow them or someone that's jsut a nuisance in general, to the boards.
POSTING
The first part of this is more of a suggestion than a rule, and it goes like this: "You should use correct grammar." Yes, we are the l33t of the gaming community, but there are better ways to show it than with l33t-speak. It's a lot easier to understand someone who types correct english. Secondly, create a thread about something if there is already a thread about that subject on the board. If you do, your thread will be locked and you could possibly recieve Karma if you do it too manny times. Third, spam = bad. That's basically a given and I don't feel I need to elaborate. Fourth, create a thread in the wrong forum. I don't want to see "Unofficial Grandia III Thread" in the FPS boards. I don't know why anyone would do that, but it happens.
CONSEQUENCES
these are the consequences for your actions and they go like this, but in no particular order:
-recieving karma
-eternal damnation
-you could be banned
I now if people get banned on forums nowadays, they just go and create another account. This is all well and good, but remember, being banned is like having your memory card wiped clean by your little brother...you'll have to start Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over and nobody likes that. I may start some kinf of award thingy in the future and if your account gets banned, you start from the beginning should you decide to create another account.
And I'm done for right now. These rules ARE subject to change by myself and other L33t Gamerz staff at any time that we please. Whether you check up on them to see if they've changed every once in a while is up to you. That's your perogative.
I guess I should throw in one more though...just have fun.
-the Peace Keeper
Your friendly Forum Admin
FLAMING
Yes, I'm pretty sure we all know what flaming is and what it entails, but just in case you don't, it's basically just making fun of, mocking and bringing other people down. People make mistakes and that's ok. The only flaming I should see on these boards should be against either a complete idiot, someone who failed to read the rules and therefore didn't follow them or someone that's jsut a nuisance in general, to the boards.
POSTING
The first part of this is more of a suggestion than a rule, and it goes like this: "You should use correct grammar." Yes, we are the l33t of the gaming community, but there are better ways to show it than with l33t-speak. It's a lot easier to understand someone who types correct english. Secondly, create a thread about something if there is already a thread about that subject on the board. If you do, your thread will be locked and you could possibly recieve Karma if you do it too manny times. Third, spam = bad. That's basically a given and I don't feel I need to elaborate. Fourth, create a thread in the wrong forum. I don't want to see "Unofficial Grandia III Thread" in the FPS boards. I don't know why anyone would do that, but it happens.
CONSEQUENCES
these are the consequences for your actions and they go like this, but in no particular order:
-recieving karma
-eternal damnation
-you could be banned
I now if people get banned on forums nowadays, they just go and create another account. This is all well and good, but remember, being banned is like having your memory card wiped clean by your little brother...you'll have to start Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over and nobody likes that. I may start some kinf of award thingy in the future and if your account gets banned, you start from the beginning should you decide to create another account.
And I'm done for right now. These rules ARE subject to change by myself and other L33t Gamerz staff at any time that we please. Whether you check up on them to see if they've changed every once in a while is up to you. That's your perogative.
I guess I should throw in one more though...just have fun.
-the Peace Keeper
Your friendly Forum Admin