Post by Steamed Hams on Jun 22, 2017 21:24:07 GMT
Ok so a few rules that have to be brought in to maintain the forum. Of course as mentioned in a previous thread this forum here is just going to be simple rules and regulations that are needed to keep the forum running smoothly, how you post and things you post about we are going to be lenient to as long as it's fine, in the right place and not upsetting people which then a request will be made before anything to keep this forum running smoothly and respectable for each other.
Posting
Be Creative.
Your posts and thread topics must be your own. Don't try to take credit for other people's work, as long as it encourages people to interact then this is fine.
Advertising Websites
Advertising websites is prohibited in posts and new threads. Anyone who makes a post JUST to advertise a website will have that website URL banned from the forum. This means that every time you post or try to link to that website (in a post or signature), it will be blanked out.
However, you may place a link to a website in your signature, providing it does not break the signature rules. If, however, a website is blocked (as mentioned above), you may not try to place an image or text linking to the website, and your banner or avatar may not include the URL to that website. Any user trying to bypass our system will be banned.
NOTE: This not only applies to threads and posts, but to 'Private Messages' (PMs) as well. If you PM a user or many users, and an admin is informed, you are liable to be banned.
Spam
Spam is classified in a number of ways. It can be:
Bumping old threads
Reviving a dead topic (something that has scrolled off past the first 3 pages for example)
Double Posting
Please try keep your posts together if no one has replied. For example if your post was the last reply in the thread and you have something to add, please use the edit button rather than posting another response. It makes it easier for users to read and doesn't contain duplicate posts from members. If of course someone has replied since your last reply, then of course just add a new reply and contribute to the topic.
Flaming
Basically when you insult someone. Here at Everything Simpsons we try to have a community where you can freely express your views without too much moderation, but at the same time we do not want your views if it can offend another member. Thus, if you flame someone you are risking being banned. Dginified conversations as adults isn't hard so please refrain from insulting, name caling and being rude basically. Talk like adults and respect people's opinion.
Insulting staff
Insulting a staff member may result in a ban, staff work hard to maintain forums and keep things in check. At Everything Simpsons we want staff to be fair as well as our members. Please respect that and if you are asked to kindly do something, please oblige.
Staff editing rights
Any staff member has the right to edit any post, thread or signature he or she feels is inappropriate (against the rules, for instance). If a moderator edits your post, thread or signature and you feel that it was in no way "harmful" to anyone, you should contact an administrator. (More on that below.)
Warnings and Banned Users
Those who don’t follow the rules may receive a warning or an infraction. A warning is exactly that – a warning. No further action is taken and there are no infraction points added to your account. If a warning is ignored it may become an infraction if a member of staff decides.
We are currently working on a system where warnings will be given and after so many warning either a temporary or permanent ban will occur. This will be updated later.
Allowed images
There should be no nudity whatsoever on Everything Simpsons. Naturally, this includes any sexual content. Any images of a violent nature, disturbing or anything along those lines. Anyone posting these images are liable to be banned. There will be no tolerance for this and I think it's common sense really in regards to posting these things.
SECTION: User Options
Signature limits
Most people have signatures with an image or two. This is quite nice as it brightens up the forum, however there must be some rules regarding signature size:
Image width should not be more than 700 pixels
Image height should not be more than 200 pixels
If you have an image that is 700 x 200 (width times height, in pixels), you cannot have another image in your signature
You may have a line or two of text under your image but please use common sense here to not overdo this. If you are asked to cut this down then please do.
You may embed a youtube video in your signature, however if you choose to do this you can't include an image.
You may also have a line or two of text under your Youtube video but again, please don't overdo this.
No nudity, offensive images or images that causes conflict. This is common sense.
If your signature is within those guidelines, you should be okay.
Signature advertisements
You may advertise any personal sites or blogs that you do, this is fine but nothing offensive, adult or spam related.
Signature text
Signatures and their content is shown after each of your posts, and therefore the text must not be offensive. Like posting, it cannot involve racism, sexism, or insults towards someone's sexuality.
If your signature has no images we will be of course more lenient in regards to how much text you have. Again, use your common sense and don't overdo this, we cannot have walls of text im signatures and if you're asked to cut this down, please do.
Avatars
Avatars up to 150 x 150 is recommended (width times height, in pixels) with a maximum size of 1MB. Avatars with nudity, whether completely or semi-nude, or offending content (racism, offensive towards religion, criminal behavior, etc.) will be removed. Be considerate of others just because nudity doesn't bother you, that doesn't mean people want to see it.
Display Names
Obvious really, no offensive, racist, sexist, areas of conflict or insults towards others will not be tolerated. Anyone going against this could face a permanent ban from the forum.
Admin rights
If an admin closes your thread, chances are it has been posted before or was locked for a reason. The same goes with deletion of threads. If your thread has been edited because an image breaking the above rules, do not try to argue with an admin. Likewise, do not argue with admins if your thread has been locked -- there WAS a reason. If you have an issue with someone who locked your thread, please PM that individual. Do not just repost what was removed. This could lead to a permanent or temporary ban.
SECTION: Expected from the staff
What can staff do?
Admins have the power to do anything -- see your IP address, IP ban, appoint moderators, make new forums, edit forums, edit threads, edit users, ban users, and a whole list of other things.
NOTE: All staff members who can ban can do so for any reason he or she wants, whether it is breaking the rules or a dislike in attitude. Although we want to avoid this as we want to encourage this to be a friendly place but to do so, we need to eliminate this. It really is encouraged to be an enthusiastic place for people to post.
When should I contact a staff member? Who should I contact?
First off, there should be a legitimate reason to contact a staff member (if it is board-related). If a moderator or admin locks your topic, you are permitted to PM him or her and ask why. Do not try to debate too much, though, as most threads are locked for a reason.
If you need help with your account, contact any admin online.
What if staff abuses their rights/powers?
If you feel a staff member has abused his or her powers, you should contact an admin via PM.
That just about covers all the rules. Rules are likely to change, but chances are if they are changed, an update will be made here with the date edited in the thread title. If you feel something should be added to these rules, please PM what you think to an admin.
Thank you, now get interactive, creative and enjoy the forum.
Sending much love!!
