Post by Kody on Feb 16, 2010 1:43:59 GMT -5
(updated March 11th, 2010)
RULES
1. Spamming
NO SPAMMING/TROLLING. If you spam or troll, then you're stupid. Pretty much every forum has a 'no spamming' rule, so if you're caught spamming, you get a warning. After that, you'll be banned.
2. Swearing
Yes, this forum does allow swearing. However, keep it as civilized as possible and to a minimum if possible. If you go overboard, you'll regret it.
3. Internet Idiocy
No fighting directly with other users on this board, otherwise you'll be given a warning, or even a straight banning right away, if the offense is severe enough. If you have a beef with someone else, PM them about it or contact an admin. Remember, it's the robots that are supposed to kill each other. NOT US.
4. Multiple accounts/cloning
No one is allowed to have two accounts at once, or clone anybody else's account. Certain exceptions can be made through discussion with the administrators, but otherwise if you do this, you will instantly be perma-banned. We do not tolerate this kind of behavior at all.
5. Certain people who are not accepted here
If your name is Mark Elam, do not bother registering here. Don't even try to visit the site. If you do, you will be banned by username, e-mail, and IP Address, which you have been already. You know very well why we don't want you here. Your actions are intolerable and you are a very deceitful and arrogant person. Same goes with Ruark de Leon who had tried to register here recently under the name "pinoypride" or something similar; people who blatantly steal vapourbots and then lie about it are not allowed here. If you feel your ban is unfair, e-mail me and I'll state my reasoning further. I may reconsider the insta-bans once you have both matured, but understand why I cannot have you here.
More people will be added if they piss off me or Tracy directly on other robot forums.
6. Signatures
Your signature cannot be bigger than 700 pixels in width and 200 pixels in height, otherwise it will be removed. Seriously, we hate it when we have to scroll across a page to read text. Don't do this.
7. Page-stretching
Similarly, do not deliberately stretch the page at all, either with text or pictures or smilies or whatever.. This is a derivative of spamming and you will be warned.
8. Image policy
A. Do not upload pictures, renders, or photos that are not from your own image folder. This is considered stealing and you will be warned. Use Photobucket, Imageshack, or another image uploading site to host an image from your own folder. If you claim that an image is yours and it is not, you will be instantly banned.
B. Do not upload a single image that stretches the screen, or it will be removed.
9. Duplicate threads and multi-posts
A. I hope I don't have to deal with this, but if you're going to post a thread, make sure that there isn't a duplicate or similar thread open, otherwise you are proclaimed irresponsible for not checking and you will be given a warning.
B. Any double-posts will be removed. There are exceptions to this, given the length of time before your last post and you have good reasoning for bumping the thread. However, posts of three or more in a row will be removed and the one responsible will be given a warning.
10. Be a nice person
I don't know how many times we've come across arrogant people. If you register here, don't be a shithead to other people. Otherwise you'll get yourself a one-way ticket to Bansville, ya dumbass.
11. Rule updating
We reserve the right to make new rules as we see fit. When we do, we will post it in the Update thread. So don't try and make an excuse because you didn't see the rules. Otherwise you are a Certified Grade-A idiot and you'll be banned. This goes for the other rule threads as well.
12. Adult content
This is a 14A forum, so we try to keep the adult crap down to a minimum. No posting any nudity/gore, or anything possibly connected with adult material, or the pic will get taken down immediately and you will get warned.
13. The warning system
A. It's simple. If you get warned once, watch your step, because it's thin ice for you here: the next offense you commit will get you a ban.
B. 2 warns = ban for a set period of time considered needed for said individual by administrators/moderators. The individual will be notified of the length of the ban by PM.
C. 3 warns = permanent ban and account removal = no coming back here. Strictly speaking, you go the way of Mark Elam and others. Don't try making another account as it will be banned as well.
14. Inactivity
A. If you sign up but make no posts after a month, your account will be removed from the forum. If you register, become an active part of the forum. Don't take up needed space. The account "nitrogenius" was an example of this.
B. If you've posted a bit, but not been active for a long while (such as a few months), a PM will be sent to you inquiring your inactivity. If you do not respond within a week, your account will be removed. Respond and we can make arrangements.
C. Long time posters never have to worry about this, as we'll know about their habits.
D. Lurkers with low-post accounts must sign-in occasionally to prove they still use their accounts. Don't worry, that means every few months. Otherwise, see rule 14B above.
----
That should be all for now. So have fun, folks!
RULES
1. Spamming
NO SPAMMING/TROLLING. If you spam or troll, then you're stupid. Pretty much every forum has a 'no spamming' rule, so if you're caught spamming, you get a warning. After that, you'll be banned.
2. Swearing
Yes, this forum does allow swearing. However, keep it as civilized as possible and to a minimum if possible. If you go overboard, you'll regret it.
3. Internet Idiocy
No fighting directly with other users on this board, otherwise you'll be given a warning, or even a straight banning right away, if the offense is severe enough. If you have a beef with someone else, PM them about it or contact an admin. Remember, it's the robots that are supposed to kill each other. NOT US.
4. Multiple accounts/cloning
No one is allowed to have two accounts at once, or clone anybody else's account. Certain exceptions can be made through discussion with the administrators, but otherwise if you do this, you will instantly be perma-banned. We do not tolerate this kind of behavior at all.
5. Certain people who are not accepted here
If your name is Mark Elam, do not bother registering here. Don't even try to visit the site. If you do, you will be banned by username, e-mail, and IP Address, which you have been already. You know very well why we don't want you here. Your actions are intolerable and you are a very deceitful and arrogant person. Same goes with Ruark de Leon who had tried to register here recently under the name "pinoypride" or something similar; people who blatantly steal vapourbots and then lie about it are not allowed here. If you feel your ban is unfair, e-mail me and I'll state my reasoning further. I may reconsider the insta-bans once you have both matured, but understand why I cannot have you here.
More people will be added if they piss off me or Tracy directly on other robot forums.
6. Signatures
Your signature cannot be bigger than 700 pixels in width and 200 pixels in height, otherwise it will be removed. Seriously, we hate it when we have to scroll across a page to read text. Don't do this.
7. Page-stretching
Similarly, do not deliberately stretch the page at all, either with text or pictures or smilies or whatever.. This is a derivative of spamming and you will be warned.
8. Image policy
A. Do not upload pictures, renders, or photos that are not from your own image folder. This is considered stealing and you will be warned. Use Photobucket, Imageshack, or another image uploading site to host an image from your own folder. If you claim that an image is yours and it is not, you will be instantly banned.
B. Do not upload a single image that stretches the screen, or it will be removed.
9. Duplicate threads and multi-posts
A. I hope I don't have to deal with this, but if you're going to post a thread, make sure that there isn't a duplicate or similar thread open, otherwise you are proclaimed irresponsible for not checking and you will be given a warning.
B. Any double-posts will be removed. There are exceptions to this, given the length of time before your last post and you have good reasoning for bumping the thread. However, posts of three or more in a row will be removed and the one responsible will be given a warning.
10. Be a nice person
I don't know how many times we've come across arrogant people. If you register here, don't be a shithead to other people. Otherwise you'll get yourself a one-way ticket to Bansville, ya dumbass.
11. Rule updating
We reserve the right to make new rules as we see fit. When we do, we will post it in the Update thread. So don't try and make an excuse because you didn't see the rules. Otherwise you are a Certified Grade-A idiot and you'll be banned. This goes for the other rule threads as well.
12. Adult content
This is a 14A forum, so we try to keep the adult crap down to a minimum. No posting any nudity/gore, or anything possibly connected with adult material, or the pic will get taken down immediately and you will get warned.
13. The warning system
A. It's simple. If you get warned once, watch your step, because it's thin ice for you here: the next offense you commit will get you a ban.
B. 2 warns = ban for a set period of time considered needed for said individual by administrators/moderators. The individual will be notified of the length of the ban by PM.
C. 3 warns = permanent ban and account removal = no coming back here. Strictly speaking, you go the way of Mark Elam and others. Don't try making another account as it will be banned as well.
14. Inactivity
A. If you sign up but make no posts after a month, your account will be removed from the forum. If you register, become an active part of the forum. Don't take up needed space. The account "nitrogenius" was an example of this.
B. If you've posted a bit, but not been active for a long while (such as a few months), a PM will be sent to you inquiring your inactivity. If you do not respond within a week, your account will be removed. Respond and we can make arrangements.
C. Long time posters never have to worry about this, as we'll know about their habits.
D. Lurkers with low-post accounts must sign-in occasionally to prove they still use their accounts. Don't worry, that means every few months. Otherwise, see rule 14B above.
----
That should be all for now. So have fun, folks!