Post by COZZA on Jul 25, 2014 19:32:00 GMT 10
Rules Subject to Change Without Notice
Welcome to 'That Discussion Forum', and thanks for signing up with us here. Please take your time to become aware of the rules below. The aim of this forum is to allow for discussions about any topic that comes to mind and thats why it is called 'That Discussion Forum'. The rules below are intended to help create an inclusive, inviting community for newcomers and forum veterans alike.
These rules should be pretty easy to follow, but if you happen to stray a bit, staff and the volunteer moderators on the forum use a warning/report system, which means that you'll be alerted when you're doing something that isn't exactly allowed. If you happen to rack up too many reports—especially within a short span of time—we may be forced to ban your account temporarily or permanently. Finally, it's worth mentioning that we may add to or otherwise alter these rules from time to time as new issues arise; we'll try our best to announce when that happens as stated at the top of this thread.
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with a Staff member via PM and we can discuss the issue/s you may be having.
1. Contribute to the forum
This forum is for civil discussions on any variety of topics, and we always want to keep the conversation welcoming, inclusive, and a positive experience. Please remember that others will be reading what you write without knowledge of your state of mind or sarcastic intent. Arguments are won by convincing the other side, not by scoring points with the crowd through personal attacks or trolling threads. Other obnoxious behavior, such as spam, also detracts from the quality of conversation. Please don't cause trouble for the sake of causing trouble, and don't try to get around the rules.
2. No Flaming or Trolling
It's really important to be respectful to all community members, the moderators, and staff. It's fine to debate and argue, but don't insult, use name-calling, or troll other members to try to get your point across. Don't call people out, don't post obvious troll threads, and try your hardest not to start flame wars. If you believe you’re being flamed by another member, please PM a moderator or admin rather than fighting back.
3. Inappropriate Content
Its in your best interest to never post or refer to pornographic material. If a user is caught doing so they may be temporarily or permanently banned from the forum and IP Banned also. Please use the report feature if a user is caught in the act of posting or referring to pornographic material. Limited swearing allowed. If a swear is deemed inappropriate, please use the report button. The user caught swearing will not receive any warning/report points, only if the swear is being bypassed after already been set to be censored.
4. Avoid Posting Spoilers
Don't post something that might be considered a spoiler, except in proper threads/forums. When you do, provide clear warning (preferably in the thread/post title), and wrap the spoiler-y bits in the BBCode tag.
5. Use descriptive Thread Titles
When posting a new thread, use a clear and descriptive title. Thread titles such as "Why is this??" or "Ummmm..." may be closed or renamed at the discretion of the mod team or staff. This was mentioned earlier, but bears repeating: if you are talking about something that is a spoiler, mention it in the title.
6. Don't Spam
Try not to make threads about topics that have already been created or discussed. Be sure to use text decorations sparingly when posting. Large-size font, colors, all caps, and so forth can help with clarity, organization, or emphasis, but simply using these features to personalize or add flare to your posts is not allowed.
7. Advertisement
If you would like to advertise something, please do so via your signatures rather than posting it in threads unless directing someone to it to help them.
8. Steer Clear of Moderation Talk
Don't discuss mod/admin activity that occurs on the forums. That includes (but is not limited to) bringing up your own or someone else's warnings, infractions, and bans. If you are asked by a staff member or moderator to stop doing something, please listen. Feel free to contact a Admin if you have questions or concerns, but back-talking in the middle of a thread only serves as a distraction from the discussion at hand.
9. Duplicate Accounts
Don't make multiple accounts. If you do, it's really likely that we'll ban your extra accounts. If you've created one/some to circumvent a ban—even a temporary one—your primary and extra account(s) may be permanently banned.
10. Posting Images
- Images/Gifs must not make up your entire post
- Images can be posted when you feel you cannot convey your message using words
- DO NOT post images that may target/mock another user
11. Signatures
- Signatures may include both image and text
- If an image is being used (there can only be 2, 1 if a gif is being used)
- Content Must adhere to forum rules
- Coloured text can be used within reason
- The Admin/Moderation Team may remove signatures deemed inappropriate for the forum. Notice must be given via PM prior to this action taking place
12. Have Fun and Enjoy That Discussion Forum
Most importantly, remember to have fun and enjoy this forum. If you have any rule suggestions or changes you'd like made. Please make them in the suggestions section.
I know these rules were taken from the 2K Forums, however they are slightly edited to fit the forum needs and doesn't have much restriction as is there. There are also less rules here than there. Here we have 11 (12 if you can't the last one), whereas there are 17 on the 2K Forums.
Thanks,
The Team at
'That Discussion Forum'
