Post by »Ace Element« on Jun 6, 2007 7:28:05 GMT -5
MEMBER RULES:
RULE 1: FLAMING
Flaming will not be tolerated here. 10% warning.
RULE 2: SPAMMING/FLOODING
If you are caught spamming or flooding, you will receive a 50% warning, but you may be banned.
RULE 3: RACISM/SEXISM
This could easily fall under the category of flaming; if you are insulting a person or persons based on their race or Gender, you will be banned. It's just wrong to do that, people.
RULE 4: MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
Multiple accounts will result in the main account getting a 50% warning, and the new account being banned.
RULE 5: IMPERSONATING A STAFF MEMBER OR OTHER MEMBER AS A GUEST
We can compare IP addresses. IP ban, email ban, username ban. No.
RULE 6: TELLING A STAFF MEMBER WHAT TO DO
The staff know what they are to do. So don't do this. 30% warning.
RULE 7a: DOUBLE POSTING
Please do not double post. 5% warning.
RULE 7b: TRIPLE POSTING
Please do not triple post. 10% warning. ((Continues to increase 5% for each postings in a row)).
RULE 8: ONE WORD POSTING
Do not one-word post, as it is actually spam. 5% warning.
RULE 9: SMUGGLING
This is when you take an item from another forum that you bought in a "store" and paste it here. This is normally OK, unless the person you bought it from has a store here with that item in stock. You must buy that item or you will get a 75% warning. This is serious. This is actually against the law.
RULE 10: ADVERTISING WHEN UNDER 25 POSTS OR IN THE WRONG BOARD
If we catch you advertising your site when you have less than 25 posts, or advertising in the wrong board, we will add a 5% warning.
RULE 11: ADVERTISING SITES/FORUMS THAT DON'T BELONG TO YOU
35% warning for advertising sites that are not yours. The created thread will be locked, and the link removed.
RULE 12: PIRATING
Pirating is when you steal someone's thread and talk about something off-topic. 5% warning.
RULE 13: MISUSE OF THE YOUTUBE TAGS
Any misuse of the tags will earn you 70% warning. Anything inappropriate inside of the video will result in a perma-ban.
DISAGREEMENT WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR OR STAFF MEMBER
No. Just no. You MUST obey all Staff Members at ALL times, or risk being banned.
GUEST RULES:
Note that all of the member rules apply to guests. Also, if a guest breaks the rules 3 times, they will be banned.
If you see someone who is breaking one of these rules, use the "Report to Admin" button at the bottom of each post. It is there for a reason, so don't be afraid to use it if necessary.
Please note, swearing is allowed at Flame of Time. You won't be warned for it, but if you swear in a flaming-manner, you will be.
Suspensions/Bans:
Bearing all of that in mind, please have as much fun as you want. As long as you follow these rules, the staff will respect you more and so will other members. If it is the first time breaking a rule, the Staff will give you a friendly warning for breaking the rule before giving out the actual warning. However, if the rule you have broken was a severe one, you will not get a friendly warning. Remember: We will try to be lenient here, but don't push it.
RULE 1: FLAMING
Flaming will not be tolerated here. 10% warning.
RULE 2: SPAMMING/FLOODING
If you are caught spamming or flooding, you will receive a 50% warning, but you may be banned.
RULE 3: RACISM/SEXISM
This could easily fall under the category of flaming; if you are insulting a person or persons based on their race or Gender, you will be banned. It's just wrong to do that, people.
RULE 4: MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
Multiple accounts will result in the main account getting a 50% warning, and the new account being banned.
RULE 5: IMPERSONATING A STAFF MEMBER OR OTHER MEMBER AS A GUEST
We can compare IP addresses. IP ban, email ban, username ban. No.
RULE 6: TELLING A STAFF MEMBER WHAT TO DO
The staff know what they are to do. So don't do this. 30% warning.
RULE 7a: DOUBLE POSTING
Please do not double post. 5% warning.
RULE 7b: TRIPLE POSTING
Please do not triple post. 10% warning. ((Continues to increase 5% for each postings in a row)).
RULE 8: ONE WORD POSTING
Do not one-word post, as it is actually spam. 5% warning.
RULE 9: SMUGGLING
This is when you take an item from another forum that you bought in a "store" and paste it here. This is normally OK, unless the person you bought it from has a store here with that item in stock. You must buy that item or you will get a 75% warning. This is serious. This is actually against the law.
RULE 10: ADVERTISING WHEN UNDER 25 POSTS OR IN THE WRONG BOARD
If we catch you advertising your site when you have less than 25 posts, or advertising in the wrong board, we will add a 5% warning.
RULE 11: ADVERTISING SITES/FORUMS THAT DON'T BELONG TO YOU
35% warning for advertising sites that are not yours. The created thread will be locked, and the link removed.
RULE 12: PIRATING
Pirating is when you steal someone's thread and talk about something off-topic. 5% warning.
RULE 13: MISUSE OF THE YOUTUBE TAGS
Any misuse of the tags will earn you 70% warning. Anything inappropriate inside of the video will result in a perma-ban.
DISAGREEMENT WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR OR STAFF MEMBER
No. Just no. You MUST obey all Staff Members at ALL times, or risk being banned.
GUEST RULES:
Note that all of the member rules apply to guests. Also, if a guest breaks the rules 3 times, they will be banned.
If you see someone who is breaking one of these rules, use the "Report to Admin" button at the bottom of each post. It is there for a reason, so don't be afraid to use it if necessary.
Please note, swearing is allowed at Flame of Time. You won't be warned for it, but if you swear in a flaming-manner, you will be.
Suspensions/Bans:
- First suspension: 2 day ban. Your warning level will be set to 25%.
- Second suspension: Week-long ban. Your warning level will be set to 50%.
- Third suspension: Perma-ban. Goodbye to you.
Bearing all of that in mind, please have as much fun as you want. As long as you follow these rules, the staff will respect you more and so will other members. If it is the first time breaking a rule, the Staff will give you a friendly warning for breaking the rule before giving out the actual warning. However, if the rule you have broken was a severe one, you will not get a friendly warning. Remember: We will try to be lenient here, but don't push it.