Post by Nichi_Tsukinoko on May 20, 2012 14:19:52 GMT -5
Rule No. 1- Introduction Posts
All members must post an introduction thread in the introductions part of the board. This serves two purposes. One- It allows us to get to know you. 2, it shows you have read the rules and will follow them.
Rule No. 2 - Flaming, Bashing, and Trolling
Hate posts and personal attacks will not be tolerated on Timeless Treasures. Treat others on these message boards as you would expect them to treat you. Posting topics specifically designed to provoke a negative response from someone (aka trolling) is also asked to be avoided. There may at times be some posts that will cause debates that may offend you. Particularly in the boards for "What's your problem" and "The Island". If you are easily offended by discussions about race, religion, and other highly opinionated topics we suggest you stay out of those topics. If you feel you have been wronged by someone, please either work it out in pm or notify a mod and we will help mediate. But please do not try to air your laundry in a public way on these boards. The main rule that we expect everyone to follow on this boards is this- "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." We do not recognize this rule: "Do unto others as you feel they have done unto you." Also any reports of backstabbing by trying to slander others members to the mods that are found to be "untrue/unfounded" will be met with a warning. Further attempts will get you banned.
Rule No. 3 - No 'Spamming'
Purposely spamming a message board with senseless, vacuous, or empty messages to gain a higher post count, or just to annoy others is HIGHLY frowned upon! Remember that post counts and status related post counts are mostly just for fun at this point. It's not worth spamming the boards. Commercial spamming and advertising are just as unwelcome. double posting is allowed to an extent. Generally if you are updating one of your threads and you are the last person to previously post, this is fine. Also if you are trying to bump a sales thread. But try to keep it to a minimum. No bump wars!
Rule No. 4 - Impersonating Other Users / Accessing Another User('s) Account
You may not impersonate another board member or create an account specifically for the purpose of provoking other users. Also, accessing or using someone else's account or attempting to access another poster's account is strictly prohibited. You will be banned.
Rule No. 5 - Piracy, and Warez
Absolutely no warez. Linking or giving information about any site that distributes illegal software, or warez, seeking help to circumvent any copyright laws, or encouraging software or media piracy is grounds for an immediate ban. Please also understand that making custom toys inspired by things already in existence doesn't count. Using a Hasbro pony as a canvas or sewing a my little pony bag is not piracy, in that case. If you are confused in anyway, please feel free to ask a mod or admin for clarification.
Rule No. 6 - Nudity/****
Please remember that this board is a "toy" forum. There may be people as young as 12 year olds here just as there may be people as old as 50+ year olds. Nudity and **** is prohibited for obvious reasons. If you have art that you feel may be questionable, please feel free to ask a mod. we will be happy to clarify it for you.
Rule No. 7 - Copyrighted Material
If you didn't make it, if you didn't write it, please give credit to whoever did. It's a courtesy that we're sure you would expect others give you. So let's all be ethical about what we are posting.
Rule No. 8 - Report Button
Please note that the report button was made for reporting bad posts only. It is not for trying to get faster responses from the admin, to get attention to a post, or to make trouble for others. If it's not a violation of the rules you should not be hitting the report button.
Rule No. 9 - Requesting Support
Before asking for support ensure that you read the sticky topics placed throughout the forums. Chances are your query will be answered and will save staff and members time in answering repeated questions. If you can not find your question answered, then please ask us. We will be happy to help you out. Do not use the "report button" to ask for support. That is only there to report an inappropriate post.
Rule no. 10 - Bad Words
This forum is seen by younger individuals please do not post pictures with BAD WORDS written on them because you think the word filter will miss this. This is not facebook. It will not be thought of as "clever". This is your first warning. Subsequent warnings may result in being banned.
Rule no. 11 - Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation
This is an English speaking forum, but may be viewed and participated by a world community. While we ask that you do your best to post using good grammar, spelling, and punctuation; we also ask that you be understanding as there may be people who are posting that have English as a second or even third or fourth language.
Rule no. 12 -Harassment
Harassment in any form is not allowed. Pwning sales threads, trying to get your friends to gang up on a member, sending threatening or unwanted explicit messages/images is absolutely not acceptable. Same goes for leaving dis-honest or unwarranted harmful feedback. Sexually explicit language and innuendo will be considered sexual harassment. Any acts of harassment or defamation will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including being banned.
Rule no. 13 - Suggestions/Additions
Suggestions are always welcome as long as they are brought to the table in a respectful way. We of course always want to make the site a better place. But we also have lives outside of this board as well. So please understand that we will consider your suggestions and we will do our best to implement them in a timely manner. But there may also be times where action is delayed do to real life goings on. And we ask that you be understanding of that too.
Rule no 14 - Participation in Other Boards
This place is meant to be a place of respect. We are not affiliated with any other boards, though some of us may be on other boards. This board stands alone. Therefore, what happens in Timeless Treasures, STAYS in Timeless Treasures. If we ever find that persons here are taking what they hear to other boards and using it to bully, harass, or make fun of people here, those responsible will be banned. Permanently. This is your only warning. You will not get another.
Rule no. 15 - The rule about Rules
We have the right to update and change the rules at any time it is necessary in order to ensure the safety of the board. We are hoping this is the last rule we ever have to write. So please use discretion in your activity on the board and we can leave it at this. Thank you.
All members must post an introduction thread in the introductions part of the board. This serves two purposes. One- It allows us to get to know you. 2, it shows you have read the rules and will follow them.
Rule No. 2 - Flaming, Bashing, and Trolling
Hate posts and personal attacks will not be tolerated on Timeless Treasures. Treat others on these message boards as you would expect them to treat you. Posting topics specifically designed to provoke a negative response from someone (aka trolling) is also asked to be avoided. There may at times be some posts that will cause debates that may offend you. Particularly in the boards for "What's your problem" and "The Island". If you are easily offended by discussions about race, religion, and other highly opinionated topics we suggest you stay out of those topics. If you feel you have been wronged by someone, please either work it out in pm or notify a mod and we will help mediate. But please do not try to air your laundry in a public way on these boards. The main rule that we expect everyone to follow on this boards is this- "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." We do not recognize this rule: "Do unto others as you feel they have done unto you." Also any reports of backstabbing by trying to slander others members to the mods that are found to be "untrue/unfounded" will be met with a warning. Further attempts will get you banned.
Rule No. 3 - No 'Spamming'
Purposely spamming a message board with senseless, vacuous, or empty messages to gain a higher post count, or just to annoy others is HIGHLY frowned upon! Remember that post counts and status related post counts are mostly just for fun at this point. It's not worth spamming the boards. Commercial spamming and advertising are just as unwelcome. double posting is allowed to an extent. Generally if you are updating one of your threads and you are the last person to previously post, this is fine. Also if you are trying to bump a sales thread. But try to keep it to a minimum. No bump wars!
Rule No. 4 - Impersonating Other Users / Accessing Another User('s) Account
You may not impersonate another board member or create an account specifically for the purpose of provoking other users. Also, accessing or using someone else's account or attempting to access another poster's account is strictly prohibited. You will be banned.
Rule No. 5 - Piracy, and Warez
Absolutely no warez. Linking or giving information about any site that distributes illegal software, or warez, seeking help to circumvent any copyright laws, or encouraging software or media piracy is grounds for an immediate ban. Please also understand that making custom toys inspired by things already in existence doesn't count. Using a Hasbro pony as a canvas or sewing a my little pony bag is not piracy, in that case. If you are confused in anyway, please feel free to ask a mod or admin for clarification.
Rule No. 6 - Nudity/****
Please remember that this board is a "toy" forum. There may be people as young as 12 year olds here just as there may be people as old as 50+ year olds. Nudity and **** is prohibited for obvious reasons. If you have art that you feel may be questionable, please feel free to ask a mod. we will be happy to clarify it for you.
Rule No. 7 - Copyrighted Material
If you didn't make it, if you didn't write it, please give credit to whoever did. It's a courtesy that we're sure you would expect others give you. So let's all be ethical about what we are posting.
Rule No. 8 - Report Button
Please note that the report button was made for reporting bad posts only. It is not for trying to get faster responses from the admin, to get attention to a post, or to make trouble for others. If it's not a violation of the rules you should not be hitting the report button.
Rule No. 9 - Requesting Support
Before asking for support ensure that you read the sticky topics placed throughout the forums. Chances are your query will be answered and will save staff and members time in answering repeated questions. If you can not find your question answered, then please ask us. We will be happy to help you out. Do not use the "report button" to ask for support. That is only there to report an inappropriate post.
Rule no. 10 - Bad Words
This forum is seen by younger individuals please do not post pictures with BAD WORDS written on them because you think the word filter will miss this. This is not facebook. It will not be thought of as "clever". This is your first warning. Subsequent warnings may result in being banned.
Rule no. 11 - Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation
This is an English speaking forum, but may be viewed and participated by a world community. While we ask that you do your best to post using good grammar, spelling, and punctuation; we also ask that you be understanding as there may be people who are posting that have English as a second or even third or fourth language.
Rule no. 12 -Harassment
Harassment in any form is not allowed. Pwning sales threads, trying to get your friends to gang up on a member, sending threatening or unwanted explicit messages/images is absolutely not acceptable. Same goes for leaving dis-honest or unwarranted harmful feedback. Sexually explicit language and innuendo will be considered sexual harassment. Any acts of harassment or defamation will be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including being banned.
Rule no. 13 - Suggestions/Additions
Suggestions are always welcome as long as they are brought to the table in a respectful way. We of course always want to make the site a better place. But we also have lives outside of this board as well. So please understand that we will consider your suggestions and we will do our best to implement them in a timely manner. But there may also be times where action is delayed do to real life goings on. And we ask that you be understanding of that too.
Rule no 14 - Participation in Other Boards
This place is meant to be a place of respect. We are not affiliated with any other boards, though some of us may be on other boards. This board stands alone. Therefore, what happens in Timeless Treasures, STAYS in Timeless Treasures. If we ever find that persons here are taking what they hear to other boards and using it to bully, harass, or make fun of people here, those responsible will be banned. Permanently. This is your only warning. You will not get another.
Rule no. 15 - The rule about Rules
We have the right to update and change the rules at any time it is necessary in order to ensure the safety of the board. We are hoping this is the last rule we ever have to write. So please use discretion in your activity on the board and we can leave it at this. Thank you.