Does this look to extensive, good or what? Ive always used it but no one has ever told me anything about. And since the rule topic here is small idk...yeah
This topic is changing when ever a situation arises. If you post. you agree to the Privacy Policy, IF you registered you agreed to the TOS
Thank you 42 for ur basis of this post
Contents:
1.) Rules
2.) User ranks
3.) Avatars
4.) What to do in certain situations
5.) Common Questions
6.) Medals
7.) Topic Icons
8.) Privacy Policy
9.) Terms of Service
10.) Custom BBC Codes (includes Youtube and most HTML Codes)
11.) Moderator Standards (rules you go by)
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1.) Most commonly broken rules:
The rules in short (the ones most broken):
Disruptive Posting (aka Spam)
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Behavior that disrupts the Service for other users, intentional or not, are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:
-messages or topic titles that force browsers to scroll horizontally
-large blank or content-free messages
-"bumping" multiple older topics (posting in them well after the last post)
-posting multiple identical or near-identical messages or topics, including "fad" posts or topics
-intentionally hard-to-read topic titles or posts (i.e. ALL CAPS, AlTeRnAtE cApS, no spaces, no or excessive punctuation)
-posting multiple hard-to-read or nonsensical messages in a single or multiple topics
-quoting more than two other posts in a message
Offensive Material
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Users may not transmit or encourage others to transmit material or links to material considered patently offensive in nature. This includes, but is not limited to
-using vulgar, profane, or sexually explicit language
-using race, religion, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, handicap, nationality, or gender as a means of insult
-using threatening, harassing, defamatory, hate-speech, or libelous language
-posting, requesting, or otherwise sharing material considered pornographic, obscene, graphic, or hate speech.
-Impersonation, Using another persons info as yours on this site.
Trolling (Inciting flames)
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Messages intended solely to annoy and/or offend other users by going against the clear nature of a board, topic or chat room are not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to
-provoking other users to respond with flames
-provoking fans of a particular system or game, especially on boards or topics dedicated to that system or game
-making misleading topic titles
-asking obviously useless questions
-posting false information as fact.
In short...before you post, ask yourself these questions:
Before you post: Before posting, please ask yourself the following question: "Am I making a post which is either funny, informative, or interesting on any level?"
If you can answer "yes" to this, then please post. If you cannot, then refrain from posting.
Before you reply: Before replying, please ask yourself the following question: "Does my reply offer any significant advice or help contribute to the conversation in any fashion?"
If you can answer "yes" to this, then please reply. If you cannot, then refrain from replying.
2.) Regarding user ranks
User Ranks: (OFFICER ranks in production)
Private - all starting members
PFC Private First clas - 50 post
CPL Corporal - 100 post
SGT Sergeant - 150
SSG Staff Sergeant- 200
SFC Sergeant First Class- 250
MSG Master Sergeant- 300
1SG Fist Sergeant- 350
CSM Command Sergeant Major- 400
SMA Sergeant Major of the Army -450
SPECIAL
Lawlistrator - admin
Mod - Well Mod...
Visually Impaired Person - VIP
Mini FAQ
MODERATORS: Also selected by the admins then voted on by the users these few members keep everything running smoothly within the message boards.
FOUNDERS & Admin: Ray &Tmh32293, we the founders/administrators of this site, we control everything about it and it is not possible for a member to become an administrator, so don't ask.
Any further questions regarding the ranks should be asked here, queries not related to this topic should be posted in this topic instead: Link
3.) Regarding avatars:
All members can have a custom avatar or use the gallery supplied.
Find a picture that you want make it reasonable size. And upload it or Send it to an admin and they will upload it for you
4.) What to do in certain situations
I forgot my password/username!
Use the Forgot password option where your logg in
My account was hi-jacked!
This is not possible. Unless you gave some one you password. If you think this has happened you better have a good excuse why.
Somebody broke the rules!
Either A) Report the post.
or B) Post it on the Feedback, Complaints, or Problems board, ONLY if it is a username or profile problem. Otherwise use the Report button on the post
I don't know how to [insert task here]
If it's a question on how to do something on the site, try PMing the admins. Both are way more educated in php v3 then the some of the mods.
5.) Common Questions
How do I link/bold/underline/italicize?
Link: [url]The URL of the site/page you want to link to[ /url]
Bold: [b]Text[/ b]
Underline: [u]Text[/ u]
Italicize: [i]Text[/ i]
6.)[Medal system pending, Forumotion is set to release news in early 09 on this]
7.) [Few are up, do not abuse them] Topic icons Yes we have them! You are free to use anyone you want for your topic. But The Topic icon ! (explanation point) is off limits to non site staff. Using it will get you warned and Locked out of that Place you post your topic