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Rules & Some Tips; A Must Read. {Read First}
Topic Started: Aug 27 2005, 09:03 PM (3,557 Views)
Robin
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Other Rules

I. Don't post porn/links to porn sites. Plain and simple.
II. Don't harass other users, unless you want your ass swiftly kicked.
{Note: This means you may not harass a user through e-mail, the PM system, the C-Box, or the anywhere else on the site or through it.}
III. When posting content that may be found offensive to others, please give a warning before posting.
{Note: Racist, sexist, and homophobic content should simply not be posted. Religion and politics should be avoided, though both are allowed.}
IV. Do NOT use the words 'gay', 'lesbo', or 'retard(ed)' in offensive manners. (See notes for examples.)
{Note: Nowadays, it seems common for kids, teens, and young adults to use 'gay' and 'retard(ed)' as replacements for 'stupid'. This is offensive to homosexuals and the mentally retarded, so please do not do this here. If you slip, we'll remind you of this. However, if you keep it up, you will receive an official warning.}
V. Chatspeak and excessive cursing without a warning is forbidden. This means to limit the amount of chatspeak, and when using colorful language, place a warning in the topic, unless it is IC.
{Note: Warnings are only necessary if you're going on an f-bomb raid or using words that describe male & female body parts.}
VI. Proper punctuation & capitalization are required IC, OOC, and in the C-Box. It doesn’t take much to make a bunch of words actually look like a sentence, so please take the extra second or two, just to make your sentences actual sentences.
VII. Characters must be original. You may not rp characters that have been taken from books, movies, or any other pieces of such nature that you have not personally created.
{Note: You may have your characters come from other universes that are mentioned in books or tv shows as long as the characters are original, and of your own creation.}
VIII. Keep all spam INSIDE the Spam sub-forum.
{Note: A topic going off-topic is fine, as it happens a lot.}
IX. Spam posts must be more than one word. Also, please try to have spam be more than nonsense of a complete idiot.
{*Note: OOC rping is okay, and being a bit insane is also alright. When I say idiot, I mean something like this:
i liek pie! llamas too! i'm gunna come get j00~ and then we can dance. J00 meanie. MY MOMMY LOVES ME! Your daddy sucks mah socks. heh. yay.
.... Stuff like that. -Twitch-}
X. Posting ads for other rp sites is not allowed.
{Note: Admins are excused. I do not mind good friends sharing their sites. Also, you may still list your site in your profile, and you may post the urls to normal sites that are not of rp nature. Remember, this applies ONLY to role-play sites.}
XI. Activity is a MUST. Once you have been inactive for three months, without prior notice, we reserve the right to delete your account.
{Note: We understand school might be piling up, and vacations. Just, give us a warning first, okay? Also, this does not apply to admits and long-term members.}

IC Rules

I. Godmoding is not allowed, naturally.
{Note: This includes the roleplaying of characters that do not belong to you, unless permission is given.}
II. Killing the character(s) of other(s) without their permission is NOT allowed.
III. Implied sex is okay, but the actual detailed rping of sex is not. If you wish to rp detailed sex, take it to the private forum [see Lounge].
{Note: The difference between implied and actual sex can be found within the FAQ. For the Private forum pass, contact Lynn Robin over PM.}

C-Box Rules

I. Topics which are found uncomfortable should be kept OUT of the C-Box. Please keep in mind that the C-Box is on the bottom of every page, and therefore easy to see. If someone asks you to drop something, just drop it, don't fight about it.
II. Spam within the C-box is not allowed.
{Note: This means keep it on topic, or make your c-box messages meaningful.}
III. When posting in the c-box you MUST use your username (or a shortened version thereof), unless a guest. If you are an unregistered guest, you should use a name you're thinking of joining as, or your nickname. HOWEVER, DO NOT use the name of ANYONE else.
IV. Follow all General Rules while in the C-Box.


Tips~

(These are some tips for causing less confusion IC & OOC. Also, some tips for being polite and liked, and fitting in with the other members~)

I. Don’t get upset if people seem to ignore you, they may not be noticing you, or maybe they simply don’t have anything to really say towards the topic you make.
II. If you want to interact more with members, don’t avoid the chat and spam areas, in fact, embrace them!
III. When confused, don’t avoid the questions forum. Also, feel free to contact an Admin if lost.
IV. Keep in mind how many characters you can handle, before you create too many. While there is no limit, no good can from a thousand characters, whom are roleplayed once in a blue moon.
V. If you want to keep a rp private, or you don't want random people busting in, then please place a comment in your first post saying "Private" or something similar.
VI. To those that have yet to register as a member, but are thinking about it- Please register with the name you wish to be called. No, not your character's first name, but what you, personally, would like to be addressed as on the site.

Please know, rules may be changed at any time as long as a notice is given in the News. Also, tips are just there to be there ^^;

Suspensions also range in time from a day, to a few months, so do obey rules.

{Note: ONLY those of the D00med Admin may hand out warnings, and suspensions/bans. These people are as follow:

Dannee
Gaia
Hayley
Hunni
Kate
Miranda
Nariko
Robin
Thunder
Vee

These people should also be listened to at ALL times. If they ask you to do something, just listen. Don't fight with them, as it only causes trouble, and we don't want that here.}
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{Added more notes onto rule:
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2. Proper punctuation & capitalization are required IC, OOC, and in the C-Box. It doesn’t take much to make a bunch of words actually look like a sentence, so please take the extra second or two, just to make your sentences actual sentences.
{Note: this basically means don’t write like this where im not using any punctuation or any caps cause im lazy. Oh, and don't write like this!!!! See how I over use the proper marking????!!! It's annoying --' Also, shouting/caps here and there is okay, just don't make a habit of it. This counts for topic titles and descriptions too.}
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9/2/06

Edited bottom part, making sure it is known who is an admin.
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Added a new rule.

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IV Do NOT use the words 'gay', 'lesbo', or 'retard(ed)' in offensive manners. (See notes for examples.)
{Note: Nowadays, it seems common for kids, teens, and young adults to use 'gay' and 'retard(ed)' as replacements for 'stupid'. This is offensive to homosexuals and the mentally retarded, so please do not do this here. If you slip, we'll remind you of this. However, if you keep it up, you will receive an official warning.}
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9/13/08

Added more to one of the language rules.

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V. Chatspeak and excessive cursing is forbidden. This means to limit the amount of chatspeak and using colorful language down to a minimum, unless it is IC and that is a part of your character. It isn't necessary 'nor is it wanted.


We have younger users and users that have children in the midst, so it'd be much appreciated if the profanity is cut down to a minimum. If a post is deleted, don't keep repeating what you have said. This will lead to warnings and possible banning.

It's so easy to destroy and condemn.
Do you ever wonder if it's justified?

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