What Is NOT a Good Idea to Post
Oct 29, 2010 15:08:10 GMT -8
Post by Lady Phoenix on Oct 29, 2010 15:08:10 GMT -8
Hey guys, Phoenix here.
I decided, since we have no real Set-In-Stone guidelines regarding people's posting, that we should go ahead and give you guys a straightforward answer as to exactly what you guys should post and what might get you an instant warning/ban.
In most cases, a good rule of thumb is to "Treat others the way you want to be treated" so if you think your post might offend, it might be better to check it over or even ask someone if it's ok to post before you actually do it.
But what exactly should you NOT say to incur the wrath of the staff? Well...
1. This site has both males and females, people of multiple races, worshipers different religions [or none at all], people of different sexual orientations, etc. It is VERY unwise to post anything that might insult one of those groups of people. If you have to rat on a certain stereotype, try to be as respectful as possible to other groups and remember the stereotype does NOT apply to the ENTIRE group. There will be a strong chance that if you post something consider racist/sexist/homophobic/insulting to a group, then you will receive a warning and a much stronger punishment if it persists. Your threads will also be sent to the graveyard.
2. There is a difference between a debate and mudslinging. When you are trying to prove a point and the opposition is proving their point, try to give intelligent support to your argument while at least considering the opposition's. Calling the opposition "stupid", "gay", "dumbass", etc. is NOT how you defend your argument. Neither is brushing off comments. Mudslingers may receive punishment based on their attitudes and the discussion will be discarded to the graveyard pile (What? I'm a YGO fan!)
3. Do not post anything regarding finding websites that promote or allow illegal activity such as drug use, hacking, stalking, child pornagraphy, etc (For example, no websites that allow you to purchase illegal weapons or download child porn). This includes showing illegal videos that show content (such as animal abuse). Even if it is for a rant, DO NOT POST IT. Instead, post a news article on the issue. You WILL be banned immediately and be reported to authorities. No if's, and's, or but's.
4. For obvious reasons [legality and such], we can not have links that allow the pirating of copyrighted material (music, anime, movies, etc.). That means no links to torrents and fan subbed works. Those who fail to follow this rule will be warned and the link will be deleted (obvious spammers will be banned without warning).
Please note that you ARE allowed to post links to videos of shows hosted by LEGIT companies that hold the copyrights. That means links to shows hosted by companies like Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, etc. Are a-ok! If you're not sure whether the video is legit, please contact the staff before posting.
5. Do not post links to websites that may contain malware (viruses, trojans, and such). You will either receive a warning or an instant ban (depending on whether it was intentional or not). This also applies to Images from such sites, whether they be in a post or your Signature or Avatar.
6. Do NOT create threads meant to harass a fellow member on this board (staff included). If you have a problem with a specific person, then send a private message to the staff (preferably a mod or admin) about this person and we'll see if we can clear the air. That means we'll either play mediators to your argument with the person and hopefully get you 2 to get along or punish the person if we see their actions being against the TS rules. You will be given a warning and your thread will be sent to the graveyard, even if the other person is not very liked.
7. Do NOT post anything to cause drama. That includes posting disgusting images like "goatse" and the like. Depending on the severity, punishment can range from a severe warnin to an outright ban.
8. If you make a thread asking for advice/criticism, please actually LISTEN to it. Those that refuse to tend to bring drama and may often result with a graveyarded thread and warning if it does
9. WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING TWILIGHT FAN ENCOUNTERS... PERIOD. We will no longer take any stories where the poster is attacked by a Twilight fan due to the increasing number of fake stories we have encountered. It doesn't matter whether it is true or not, we will not take them. If you have been attacked by a Twilight fan, you should consult an adult and the authorities (police, teachers, etc.) over this issue and consider criminal charges depending on the severity of the attack. If they merely spout bullshit to your face, laugh it off and simply let it go. If they stalked you, hacked into your internet account, harassed you, assaulted you, or destroyed your property then I recommend filing a report and telling an adult (parent, principal/administrator, and/or police). All encounters will be moved to the graveyard.
10. USE THE FRIGGIN' SEARCH BAR before you create a thread/topic. Before you make a "Vampire Sucks" topic, please do us a favor and use the search bar to see if there is already a topic on it (there is, btw). If there are at least 2 pages of posts, then it'll probably be merged with the original thread. If it is just made, it'll be graveyard'd. People who continue after 2 times breaking this rule WILL be warned and their posts graveyard'd . There's absolutely no excuse for being so lazy as to not use the search bar right there at the top of the page.
11. Be warned. It is NOT a good idea to post personal information (Address, Phone Number, School, etc.) on the forum because it can easily be search by google.
Those under 18 will NOT be able to post up personal information.
Those 18+ should take heed before doing so.
Posting personal information on others is NOT allowed. The post will be deleted and the user will be given a warning. The 2nd time will be a ban and we WILL contact the authorities on your actions
Personal Info: Social Security Number, IP, address (but saying what state/country you're from is ok), School Attending, etc.
12. Please be cautious in regards to spoilers. Some people have complained that we have spoiled things regarding TV Show, Books, and other media. Because of this, I would like to ask that you do in fact use the spoiler tags if you're going to reveal a HUGE plot point. Also, please do not use icons/signatures that do spoil huge plot points.
Here's a Rule of Thumb when it comes to spoilers:
Movies: If it's not out on DVD, it's a Spoiler.
Comics: There has to be another issue out AFTER the one you're talking about, or it's a spoiler.
TV: Same as comics, there has to be another Episode out, or it's a Spoiler.
Books: It has to be out in Paperback (or out for a year) or it's a spoiler.
Video Game: If it hasn't been out in the UNITED STATES for a year, it's a spoiler
Those who break this rule about 3 times will be given a warning, since this isn't a HUGE deal but still pretty annoying.
There will be cases where posts/threads may be graveyard'd/edited/deleted without permission of the OP (usually in cases like 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, and 12). Do not be surprised by this and do not post threads meant to spark up the topic (which can be considered breaking rule #7).
(This will be updated if other issues occur)
I decided, since we have no real Set-In-Stone guidelines regarding people's posting, that we should go ahead and give you guys a straightforward answer as to exactly what you guys should post and what might get you an instant warning/ban.
In most cases, a good rule of thumb is to "Treat others the way you want to be treated" so if you think your post might offend, it might be better to check it over or even ask someone if it's ok to post before you actually do it.
But what exactly should you NOT say to incur the wrath of the staff? Well...
1. This site has both males and females, people of multiple races, worshipers different religions [or none at all], people of different sexual orientations, etc. It is VERY unwise to post anything that might insult one of those groups of people. If you have to rat on a certain stereotype, try to be as respectful as possible to other groups and remember the stereotype does NOT apply to the ENTIRE group. There will be a strong chance that if you post something consider racist/sexist/homophobic/insulting to a group, then you will receive a warning and a much stronger punishment if it persists. Your threads will also be sent to the graveyard.
2. There is a difference between a debate and mudslinging. When you are trying to prove a point and the opposition is proving their point, try to give intelligent support to your argument while at least considering the opposition's. Calling the opposition "stupid", "gay", "dumbass", etc. is NOT how you defend your argument. Neither is brushing off comments. Mudslingers may receive punishment based on their attitudes and the discussion will be discarded to the graveyard pile (What? I'm a YGO fan!)
3. Do not post anything regarding finding websites that promote or allow illegal activity such as drug use, hacking, stalking, child pornagraphy, etc (For example, no websites that allow you to purchase illegal weapons or download child porn). This includes showing illegal videos that show content (such as animal abuse). Even if it is for a rant, DO NOT POST IT. Instead, post a news article on the issue. You WILL be banned immediately and be reported to authorities. No if's, and's, or but's.
4. For obvious reasons [legality and such], we can not have links that allow the pirating of copyrighted material (music, anime, movies, etc.). That means no links to torrents and fan subbed works. Those who fail to follow this rule will be warned and the link will be deleted (obvious spammers will be banned without warning).
Please note that you ARE allowed to post links to videos of shows hosted by LEGIT companies that hold the copyrights. That means links to shows hosted by companies like Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, etc. Are a-ok! If you're not sure whether the video is legit, please contact the staff before posting.
5. Do not post links to websites that may contain malware (viruses, trojans, and such). You will either receive a warning or an instant ban (depending on whether it was intentional or not). This also applies to Images from such sites, whether they be in a post or your Signature or Avatar.
6. Do NOT create threads meant to harass a fellow member on this board (staff included). If you have a problem with a specific person, then send a private message to the staff (preferably a mod or admin) about this person and we'll see if we can clear the air. That means we'll either play mediators to your argument with the person and hopefully get you 2 to get along or punish the person if we see their actions being against the TS rules. You will be given a warning and your thread will be sent to the graveyard, even if the other person is not very liked.
7. Do NOT post anything to cause drama. That includes posting disgusting images like "goatse" and the like. Depending on the severity, punishment can range from a severe warnin to an outright ban.
8. If you make a thread asking for advice/criticism, please actually LISTEN to it. Those that refuse to tend to bring drama and may often result with a graveyarded thread and warning if it does
9. WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING TWILIGHT FAN ENCOUNTERS... PERIOD. We will no longer take any stories where the poster is attacked by a Twilight fan due to the increasing number of fake stories we have encountered. It doesn't matter whether it is true or not, we will not take them. If you have been attacked by a Twilight fan, you should consult an adult and the authorities (police, teachers, etc.) over this issue and consider criminal charges depending on the severity of the attack. If they merely spout bullshit to your face, laugh it off and simply let it go. If they stalked you, hacked into your internet account, harassed you, assaulted you, or destroyed your property then I recommend filing a report and telling an adult (parent, principal/administrator, and/or police). All encounters will be moved to the graveyard.
10. USE THE FRIGGIN' SEARCH BAR before you create a thread/topic. Before you make a "Vampire Sucks" topic, please do us a favor and use the search bar to see if there is already a topic on it (there is, btw). If there are at least 2 pages of posts, then it'll probably be merged with the original thread. If it is just made, it'll be graveyard'd. People who continue after 2 times breaking this rule WILL be warned and their posts graveyard'd . There's absolutely no excuse for being so lazy as to not use the search bar right there at the top of the page.
11. Be warned. It is NOT a good idea to post personal information (Address, Phone Number, School, etc.) on the forum because it can easily be search by google.
Those under 18 will NOT be able to post up personal information.
Those 18+ should take heed before doing so.
Posting personal information on others is NOT allowed. The post will be deleted and the user will be given a warning. The 2nd time will be a ban and we WILL contact the authorities on your actions
Personal Info: Social Security Number, IP, address (but saying what state/country you're from is ok), School Attending, etc.
12. Please be cautious in regards to spoilers. Some people have complained that we have spoiled things regarding TV Show, Books, and other media. Because of this, I would like to ask that you do in fact use the spoiler tags if you're going to reveal a HUGE plot point. Also, please do not use icons/signatures that do spoil huge plot points.
Here's a Rule of Thumb when it comes to spoilers:
Movies: If it's not out on DVD, it's a Spoiler.
Comics: There has to be another issue out AFTER the one you're talking about, or it's a spoiler.
TV: Same as comics, there has to be another Episode out, or it's a Spoiler.
Books: It has to be out in Paperback (or out for a year) or it's a spoiler.
Video Game: If it hasn't been out in the UNITED STATES for a year, it's a spoiler
Those who break this rule about 3 times will be given a warning, since this isn't a HUGE deal but still pretty annoying.
There will be cases where posts/threads may be graveyard'd/edited/deleted without permission of the OP (usually in cases like 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, and 12). Do not be surprised by this and do not post threads meant to spark up the topic (which can be considered breaking rule #7).
(This will be updated if other issues occur)
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