Post by trooper92 on May 28, 2006 11:06:28 GMT
Administrators and Moderators reserve the right to lock, modify or delete posts at their discretion. We always explain reasons for locking a topic, and every effort is made to be fair and rule-conscious while making any moderations. If you disagree with something a moderator has done, talk to them about it via PM. Don’t make personal grievances needlessly public. If you can’t come to an understanding, then an admin will get involved and we’ll do our best to all come to a resolution.
As far as what is suitable and what is not, if you are entirely unsure as to what we deem acceptable after reading these rules, ask! PM an Administrator or Moderator before posting! Failure to ask about something's suitability is your fault, not ours.
1. Everybody has opinions; these can range from opinions on Nintendo games or events around the world. While everyone here is perfectly entitled to their own opinions, should the opinion be deemed unsuitable, then it will be removed.
We define “unsuitable” to be:
a. ‘opinions’ posted for the sheer purpose of being inflammatory and/or causing arguments among members (trolling).
b. opinions posted that are found offensive by other forum members
c. opinions that are generally vulgar, tasteless or rude
We're not here to censor opinions, but offer a controlled environment in which to express them. The key word there is controlled.
2. If we see people trolling or intentionally starting fights we will take immediate action in the form of locking and/or deleting a topic. If you find something offensive and feel the need to reply, do so in a thought-out manner. Don’t answer anger with anger. Be rational.
2a. If you see things happening in a topic that shouldn’t be happening, or are against the rules, please do not take it into your hands!! PM a Mod or Admin. Do not be a 'backseat' mod. If a topic seems pointless, ignore it. Do not reply to it with 'this needs locking', 'this will be locked soon' and so on. Persistent backseat modding will earn you a warning.
2b. Be polite when discussing things, also. We’re not saying necessarily Virgin Mary polite, but certainly taking consideration for other users’ feelings. You can have opinions without being insensitive, you know. As stated, if you post something rude or inflammatory in a topic you are clearly in breach of the rules of this forum.
3. Use common sense when writing your posts; avoid content that will get you into trouble. Just because you don’t find something offensive does not mean that someone else won’t; this is a community here, with many people who have different opinions. We accept mature discussions fully, but if you even wonder if an Administrator or Moderator would question what you want to say, chances are you’d be best to leave it out.
4. Don’t double post. It looks sloppy and can count as spamming. We define double posting as:
a. posting the same message twice
b. posting right after yourself.
There is an edit button, please use it. Your double posts will be edited/deleted on sight, and repetitions of it will probably earn you a shiny warning. Sometimes there will be forum farts, and we understand that; your browser will double post for you. Just edit the second post to say so, if you notice it; if not, we’ll probably see it and take care of it without any issue. And there are a few small exceptions to the rules, but they are small, and far between. Just be assured topic bumping is not one of those exceptions.
5. Spam, post-count bumping (see also double posting) and excessive topic bumping (keeping a topic at the top of the board when blatantly no-one wants to reply) is in violation of these boards’ ways of conduct. It's not big or clever, and we'll be on you before you know it.
We define ‘spam’ as pointless posts that do not contribute to the topic at hand. This is not to be confused with the low-quality post; these, while annoying, are not against the rules. Some examples of spam posts that will be deleted and could earn warnings if repeated:
a. posts that are just single, multiple, or worse, lines of emoticons
b. posts that simply quote yourself or another member, with no real purpose other than to get a post in
c. posts that simply say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ or ‘I agree’ or ‘LOL’.
We don’t like spam, and will deal with it.
6. When posting images, please remember that there may be words the word censor won’t catch! If a word isn’t appropriate in a post, it sure as heck isn’t appropriate in an image. And use discretion with the image you are posting. The mods won’t put up with editing peoples’ images to links in posts if it’s not appropriate. We just don’t want to waste the time doing what you could have avoided by using your heads. We’ll delete it. And you may get a warning, depending on just how inappropriate your post was deemed. Good rule to follow? If you even remotely suspect a mod will question the appropriateness of your image, chances are it’s inappropriate.
7. Try to type in a coherent and mature manner. We highly dislike netspeak and its derivatives. Some abbreviation is alright, but use your head, please. If you don’t know how to spell something, that’s alright too, but try to make it coherent at least–even use an online dictionary or spell checker. Also, avoid vulgar and sexually explicit language... yeah, we’re not prudes, but use your heads. And please, do not do the following: ALL CAPS, AlTeRnAtE cApS, no spaces, no or excessive punctuation, 1337 speak, and so on.
8. Links to porn, ROMs, Warez (illegal software) and/or ANYTHING that the Administrators or Moderators deem as unsuitable for this forum will be removed instantly. Any ROM or warez request will result in an immediate warning–no exception, no “I’m new!” This is our rule, and we stick to it. Failure to heed the rule could earn a banning. THERE IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE. Consider this your heads up, because we won’t accept excuses.
9. Please, if there are to be spoilers for a game or big movie in your post or topic, clearly mark it. If you don't know what spoilers are: saying Timmy died at the end of the game "Timmy And His Amazing Trampoline" would be spoilers.
Special spoiler boxes can be created by typing:
Code:
QUOTE
SPOILER HERE
10. The staff here will never ask you for your usernames or passwords for any website, anywhere, anytime. If anyone at all asks you for your details, do not give them to them.
11. Similarly, please keep to just one account. Multiple accounts will be banned, as there is simply no need for them.
12. If you want to have an image in your signature, please obey the limits of having 400 x 100 pixels. You may, of course have something smaller than this, but even something that is 400 X 101 pixels big will be removed. Also, having separate sig images that - overall - come to over 400 x 100 will also be removed. Also, please try and make sure that your sig images are of a reasonable filesize. 75k+ sig images are unacceptable as that adds on another unnecessary seconds of download time for users. The maximum we will let go is 70k for a sig image. Anything greater than that will be removed. Thank you. To give you an idea of how big that is, here's the actual size:
13. Do not ask to be a mod. When the administrators decide new mods are needed they will choose people based on their general forum conduct. If you regularly break these rules then consider yourself out of the race – backseat modding will not count in your favour when the admins want new mods.
14. Do not harass mods or admins via PM, email or on the forums. If you feel a post has been deleted/locked unfairly then a PM to the mod/admin responsible should get you an answer. Repeatedly asking the same question or publicly questioning a mod/admin's abilities will earn you a warning. They are in charge around here, so listen to what they have to say.
15. There are very specific rules concerning Friend Codes.
Do not post your Friend Codes or the Friend Codes of others as part of your posts or in your signature. Due to the sad fact that some people see fit to assume false identities and prey on those younger than themselves, Nintendo is strictly against the public sharing of Friend Codes. If we see Friend Codes being posted we will delete/edit those posts and give the author a warning.
If you want to exchange Friend Codes then send your own (and only your own) Code to another person via the PM (Private Messaging) system. This system is private. Please make sure you know the person you are sharing your Friend Code with.
Thanks to ONM FORUM for letting me use there rules
As far as what is suitable and what is not, if you are entirely unsure as to what we deem acceptable after reading these rules, ask! PM an Administrator or Moderator before posting! Failure to ask about something's suitability is your fault, not ours.
1. Everybody has opinions; these can range from opinions on Nintendo games or events around the world. While everyone here is perfectly entitled to their own opinions, should the opinion be deemed unsuitable, then it will be removed.
We define “unsuitable” to be:
a. ‘opinions’ posted for the sheer purpose of being inflammatory and/or causing arguments among members (trolling).
b. opinions posted that are found offensive by other forum members
c. opinions that are generally vulgar, tasteless or rude
We're not here to censor opinions, but offer a controlled environment in which to express them. The key word there is controlled.
2. If we see people trolling or intentionally starting fights we will take immediate action in the form of locking and/or deleting a topic. If you find something offensive and feel the need to reply, do so in a thought-out manner. Don’t answer anger with anger. Be rational.
2a. If you see things happening in a topic that shouldn’t be happening, or are against the rules, please do not take it into your hands!! PM a Mod or Admin. Do not be a 'backseat' mod. If a topic seems pointless, ignore it. Do not reply to it with 'this needs locking', 'this will be locked soon' and so on. Persistent backseat modding will earn you a warning.
2b. Be polite when discussing things, also. We’re not saying necessarily Virgin Mary polite, but certainly taking consideration for other users’ feelings. You can have opinions without being insensitive, you know. As stated, if you post something rude or inflammatory in a topic you are clearly in breach of the rules of this forum.
3. Use common sense when writing your posts; avoid content that will get you into trouble. Just because you don’t find something offensive does not mean that someone else won’t; this is a community here, with many people who have different opinions. We accept mature discussions fully, but if you even wonder if an Administrator or Moderator would question what you want to say, chances are you’d be best to leave it out.
4. Don’t double post. It looks sloppy and can count as spamming. We define double posting as:
a. posting the same message twice
b. posting right after yourself.
There is an edit button, please use it. Your double posts will be edited/deleted on sight, and repetitions of it will probably earn you a shiny warning. Sometimes there will be forum farts, and we understand that; your browser will double post for you. Just edit the second post to say so, if you notice it; if not, we’ll probably see it and take care of it without any issue. And there are a few small exceptions to the rules, but they are small, and far between. Just be assured topic bumping is not one of those exceptions.
5. Spam, post-count bumping (see also double posting) and excessive topic bumping (keeping a topic at the top of the board when blatantly no-one wants to reply) is in violation of these boards’ ways of conduct. It's not big or clever, and we'll be on you before you know it.
We define ‘spam’ as pointless posts that do not contribute to the topic at hand. This is not to be confused with the low-quality post; these, while annoying, are not against the rules. Some examples of spam posts that will be deleted and could earn warnings if repeated:
a. posts that are just single, multiple, or worse, lines of emoticons
b. posts that simply quote yourself or another member, with no real purpose other than to get a post in
c. posts that simply say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ or ‘I agree’ or ‘LOL’.
We don’t like spam, and will deal with it.
6. When posting images, please remember that there may be words the word censor won’t catch! If a word isn’t appropriate in a post, it sure as heck isn’t appropriate in an image. And use discretion with the image you are posting. The mods won’t put up with editing peoples’ images to links in posts if it’s not appropriate. We just don’t want to waste the time doing what you could have avoided by using your heads. We’ll delete it. And you may get a warning, depending on just how inappropriate your post was deemed. Good rule to follow? If you even remotely suspect a mod will question the appropriateness of your image, chances are it’s inappropriate.
7. Try to type in a coherent and mature manner. We highly dislike netspeak and its derivatives. Some abbreviation is alright, but use your head, please. If you don’t know how to spell something, that’s alright too, but try to make it coherent at least–even use an online dictionary or spell checker. Also, avoid vulgar and sexually explicit language... yeah, we’re not prudes, but use your heads. And please, do not do the following: ALL CAPS, AlTeRnAtE cApS, no spaces, no or excessive punctuation, 1337 speak, and so on.
8. Links to porn, ROMs, Warez (illegal software) and/or ANYTHING that the Administrators or Moderators deem as unsuitable for this forum will be removed instantly. Any ROM or warez request will result in an immediate warning–no exception, no “I’m new!” This is our rule, and we stick to it. Failure to heed the rule could earn a banning. THERE IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE. Consider this your heads up, because we won’t accept excuses.
9. Please, if there are to be spoilers for a game or big movie in your post or topic, clearly mark it. If you don't know what spoilers are: saying Timmy died at the end of the game "Timmy And His Amazing Trampoline" would be spoilers.
Special spoiler boxes can be created by typing:
Code:
QUOTE
SPOILER HERE
10. The staff here will never ask you for your usernames or passwords for any website, anywhere, anytime. If anyone at all asks you for your details, do not give them to them.
11. Similarly, please keep to just one account. Multiple accounts will be banned, as there is simply no need for them.
12. If you want to have an image in your signature, please obey the limits of having 400 x 100 pixels. You may, of course have something smaller than this, but even something that is 400 X 101 pixels big will be removed. Also, having separate sig images that - overall - come to over 400 x 100 will also be removed. Also, please try and make sure that your sig images are of a reasonable filesize. 75k+ sig images are unacceptable as that adds on another unnecessary seconds of download time for users. The maximum we will let go is 70k for a sig image. Anything greater than that will be removed. Thank you. To give you an idea of how big that is, here's the actual size:
13. Do not ask to be a mod. When the administrators decide new mods are needed they will choose people based on their general forum conduct. If you regularly break these rules then consider yourself out of the race – backseat modding will not count in your favour when the admins want new mods.
14. Do not harass mods or admins via PM, email or on the forums. If you feel a post has been deleted/locked unfairly then a PM to the mod/admin responsible should get you an answer. Repeatedly asking the same question or publicly questioning a mod/admin's abilities will earn you a warning. They are in charge around here, so listen to what they have to say.
15. There are very specific rules concerning Friend Codes.
Do not post your Friend Codes or the Friend Codes of others as part of your posts or in your signature. Due to the sad fact that some people see fit to assume false identities and prey on those younger than themselves, Nintendo is strictly against the public sharing of Friend Codes. If we see Friend Codes being posted we will delete/edit those posts and give the author a warning.
If you want to exchange Friend Codes then send your own (and only your own) Code to another person via the PM (Private Messaging) system. This system is private. Please make sure you know the person you are sharing your Friend Code with.
Thanks to ONM FORUM for letting me use there rules