Post by Moonlight on May 6, 2009 9:07:12 GMT 1
[glow=green,2,300]I don't think I'll need to tell you guys why there are rules here. (It's not like I can anyway.. ._.)[/glow]
[glow=red,2,300]#1: No SPAM![/glow]
SPAM = Stupid Pointless Annoying Message. There are multiple kinds of SPAM:
1: Off-topic.
[glow=Blue,2,300]Don't go too much off-topic in a thread. Don't write just about, for example, bicycles, in a thread about books. It just won't make any sense.
You can go a little bit off-topic in a thread, but remember to jump back to the main topic.
If you write too much off-topic, you'll get a warning, and if you keep on, you'll be banned for an amount of time, depending on how much you went off-topic.[/glow]2: Pure SPAM.
[glow=Blue,2,300]Posts like "ASFGRDYTDSF" are Extremely unwanted. If any of the GMs see you posting that kind of messages, be prepared for a 3-days ban right off the bat.
If you keep on when you get unbanned, do you want some fries with that Permanent ban?[/glow]3: Twice in a row.
[glow=Blue,2,300]Making two replies in the same post, in a row, is not allowed. If you wanna add something do your post, click "Modify."
You may have two replies in a row in a post, if other people haven't posted in it in a while, but remember to have a good reason to, as that is bumping a thread.[/glow]4: Trolling and flame wars.
[glow=Blue,2,300]Please respect other people on here. Don't start flame wars and don't troll on the boards.
Don't mock players for any specific reason. This forum is meant for everybody, and no one should feel shunned.
The punishment will vary depending on how disrespectful or how long the flame wars are, but it will mostly result in a 3-days ban, and a permanent ban if you keep on afterwards.[/glow]
[glow=red,2,300]#2: Be nice/Understandable.[/glow]
Please don't swear. Since there are no age-limit on this forum, young kids can enter this forum, and TOS do Not want to be responsible for them learning any swear-, or mean-words.
You'll get a warning for swearing, and if you swear too much, you'll be banned for 1 day. Yes, this rule is not that harsh but that's only because most swearwords are censored.
Also, please try to be as literate as you can, so other people can understand what you're writing. Refrain from posts like "0|\/|9 1 |2 \/\/1|\|!!111!!1111". 40% of all people who come here can't understand that kind of stuff (And no, it's not cool to be hard-to-understand. =C).
Also,
This is not a strict rule, but please try to make the name of your thread fit what it's about, so people know what they're gonna click. Example:
If you've made a thread with the name "Caps", it's quite hard to guess what exactly it's about, since it can be about anything that has something to do with caps. If its name is "How many caps do you have?", it'll be a Lot easier to guess what it's about, just by seeing the name.
No warnings or punishments will be given if you don't make it easy to guess, but if the name of the thread is the complete opposite of what it's actually about, you'll get told to change the name of it.
[glow=red,2,300]#3: Do not ask for Moderator/Administrator powers.[/glow]
If we think you'll be a good Moderator/Administrator, we'll come and ask YOU, so Don't send a PM/make a thread purely about asking if you can be an Administrator or Moderator. It will lower your chances of becoming one by quite a lot.
90% of all people who'll ask about it are gonna abuse their powers, so we know clearly what kind of person you are if you ask. If you absolutely want to be a moderator, just be nice, helpful, and literate, and we might keep an eye out for you.
Also a little moderator-rule: Don't abuse your powers. If there are rules about the punishment, follow them. If it's a grey zone, use your common sense. We Will remove your powers if you don't use them properly.
[glow=red,2,300]#4: No adult content.[/glow]
This one should be obvious. There is no age limit on this game, nor the forum, and I don't want to have to check each link for adult content. So please, do not send links to adult sites with explicit content like porno, or something highly morbid(If you absolutely have to though, write a warning in paranteses).
Also, please don't make any adult RPs or talk dirty. Talking slightly dirty will give you a warning if it's bad, and purely explicit content will get you banned for 3 days.
[glow=red,2,300]5#: No advertising.[/glow]
I know bots mostly don't look at the rules, but please, if you come here for the sake of advertising for anything, or plan on "trading" stuff for stuff, don't do it here. This forum is mainly meant for the players and readers of Shadows Within, and not for the sake of just finding a single link.
Also, please do not list other BYOND games here. You may talk about something from another BYOND game under suggestions, but only for that purpose. People who come only for advertising will be banned instantly, and other people will get warned if they advertise.[/color]
[glow=red,2,300]#1: No SPAM![/glow]
SPAM = Stupid Pointless Annoying Message. There are multiple kinds of SPAM:
1: Off-topic.
[glow=Blue,2,300]Don't go too much off-topic in a thread. Don't write just about, for example, bicycles, in a thread about books. It just won't make any sense.
You can go a little bit off-topic in a thread, but remember to jump back to the main topic.
If you write too much off-topic, you'll get a warning, and if you keep on, you'll be banned for an amount of time, depending on how much you went off-topic.[/glow]2: Pure SPAM.
[glow=Blue,2,300]Posts like "ASFGRDYTDSF" are Extremely unwanted. If any of the GMs see you posting that kind of messages, be prepared for a 3-days ban right off the bat.
If you keep on when you get unbanned, do you want some fries with that Permanent ban?[/glow]3: Twice in a row.
[glow=Blue,2,300]Making two replies in the same post, in a row, is not allowed. If you wanna add something do your post, click "Modify."
You may have two replies in a row in a post, if other people haven't posted in it in a while, but remember to have a good reason to, as that is bumping a thread.[/glow]4: Trolling and flame wars.
[glow=Blue,2,300]Please respect other people on here. Don't start flame wars and don't troll on the boards.
Don't mock players for any specific reason. This forum is meant for everybody, and no one should feel shunned.
The punishment will vary depending on how disrespectful or how long the flame wars are, but it will mostly result in a 3-days ban, and a permanent ban if you keep on afterwards.[/glow]
[glow=red,2,300]#2: Be nice/Understandable.[/glow]
Please don't swear. Since there are no age-limit on this forum, young kids can enter this forum, and TOS do Not want to be responsible for them learning any swear-, or mean-words.
You'll get a warning for swearing, and if you swear too much, you'll be banned for 1 day. Yes, this rule is not that harsh but that's only because most swearwords are censored.
Also, please try to be as literate as you can, so other people can understand what you're writing. Refrain from posts like "0|\/|9 1 |2 \/\/1|\|!!111!!1111". 40% of all people who come here can't understand that kind of stuff (And no, it's not cool to be hard-to-understand. =C).
Also,
This is not a strict rule, but please try to make the name of your thread fit what it's about, so people know what they're gonna click. Example:
If you've made a thread with the name "Caps", it's quite hard to guess what exactly it's about, since it can be about anything that has something to do with caps. If its name is "How many caps do you have?", it'll be a Lot easier to guess what it's about, just by seeing the name.
No warnings or punishments will be given if you don't make it easy to guess, but if the name of the thread is the complete opposite of what it's actually about, you'll get told to change the name of it.
[glow=red,2,300]#3: Do not ask for Moderator/Administrator powers.[/glow]
If we think you'll be a good Moderator/Administrator, we'll come and ask YOU, so Don't send a PM/make a thread purely about asking if you can be an Administrator or Moderator. It will lower your chances of becoming one by quite a lot.
90% of all people who'll ask about it are gonna abuse their powers, so we know clearly what kind of person you are if you ask. If you absolutely want to be a moderator, just be nice, helpful, and literate, and we might keep an eye out for you.
Also a little moderator-rule: Don't abuse your powers. If there are rules about the punishment, follow them. If it's a grey zone, use your common sense. We Will remove your powers if you don't use them properly.
[glow=red,2,300]#4: No adult content.[/glow]
This one should be obvious. There is no age limit on this game, nor the forum, and I don't want to have to check each link for adult content. So please, do not send links to adult sites with explicit content like porno, or something highly morbid(If you absolutely have to though, write a warning in paranteses).
Also, please don't make any adult RPs or talk dirty. Talking slightly dirty will give you a warning if it's bad, and purely explicit content will get you banned for 3 days.
[glow=red,2,300]5#: No advertising.[/glow]
I know bots mostly don't look at the rules, but please, if you come here for the sake of advertising for anything, or plan on "trading" stuff for stuff, don't do it here. This forum is mainly meant for the players and readers of Shadows Within, and not for the sake of just finding a single link.
Also, please do not list other BYOND games here. You may talk about something from another BYOND game under suggestions, but only for that purpose. People who come only for advertising will be banned instantly, and other people will get warned if they advertise.[/color]