Global Rules
-Personal Information
While we do not prohibit sharing all personal information we ask that you limit yourself. This includes, but is not limited to, first name only, depending on where you live (do not go further then state (US only) or country), posting that you’re a kid, teen, or adult is fine but no exact ages, keep your screen names on your profile and your profile only. Please also do not post/upload/submit any personal materials.
-Signatures/Avatars/Wiki Userpages/Codes
We do not allow any personal photos or adult/controversial subjects on Signatures, Avatars, Profile Pictures or Wiki Userpages. All site rules apply and we have the right to edit/remove any Signatures, Avatars, Profile Pictures, Wiki Userpages or Pastes breaking any rules.
If you see any post breaking one of the rules stated below, please report it by using the little red triangle in the lower left-hand corner of the post, and a Moderator or an Administrator of that forum will take care of it shortly.
-Inappropriate/Non PG Rated Discussions
This Forum is a PG-rated site. Posts which contains subjects which is not PG rated will be removed immediately. This includes, but is not limited to, bad language, inappropriate pictures or external website links, violence and racism. If you are uncertain as to whether a certain subject, word, image, or link is allowed, contact a moderator or administrator before adding it to this site.
-Language
When posting on the forums you must use English. However, speaking other languages through PM is allowed, but only if both recipients agree with it and you must still follow all the site rules. We also allow other languages in a user's status, but it should be approved by a forum staff first.
-Spamming
While spam maybe have more then one meaning the overall idea is the same. SPAM stands for Stupid Pointless Annoying Message. Spamming includes, but is not limited to anything irrelevant to the topic at had, using multiple ‘!’ or stretching out words with multiple letters, over using smilies, and one word responses such as "Lol". Any spam found on the forums will be deleted.
-Profanity
Profanity on any part of the forums is not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, bad language, inappropriate pictures or external website links. If you are uncertain as to whether a certain subject, word, image, or link is allowed, contact a moderator or administrator before adding it to this site.
-Private Message Spam
Considered spamming peoples PMs with "Join my clan!" "Vote for so and so!" and PMing a lot of people you don't know for what is mentioned in PM spamming. We encourage everyone to report any type of PM spam, which will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
-Trolling/Flamming
Trolling is posting something rude or offensive on purpose. Flamming is a verbal attack on one or more users. Please consider other's feelings before posting. There is a difference between posting your opinion "Cats are nice, but I’m a dog lover myself." and saying "Cats suck, and you’re an idiot for liking them." Trolling and Flamming are not tolerated and will be deleted.
-Posting Styles
Posts have to be readable, do not use any irritating fonts or colors and keep sizes reasonable.
-Naming Names
Naming the name of someone who had offended you is not allowed. If they offended you on our forums please tell a Moderator or an Administrator. If they offended you please contact the service administrator or Finn.
-Impersonating Others
Impersonating others is NOT acceptable. Users creating similar usernames of other members, impersonating forum staff will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. "Back-seat moderating" is also a form of impersonation, if you see someone violating the rules please report them, DO NOT try to handle it yourself.
-Religion
Mentioning your religion is fine. However please respect other's religion and refrain from convincing others to change their religion or insult a member's religion.
-Multiple Accounts
No user is allowed to be in possession of more than 1 account. If a user is found breaking this rule all of their accounts will be merged and the user will be suspended depending on the number of accounts he or she had. We allow 1 account per person and multiple account per household. This does not apply to the members of the Staff team and approved users.
-Posting in Appropriate Forum
Please try and keep your threads in the correct forum, each forum comes with its own description to help you recognize the best forum fitted for your thread. If a Moderator or Administrator finds a thread in the incorrect forum they will move it, please do not be offended by this.
-Thread gone missing
If your threads seem to have disappeared please check other forums, a Moderator or Administrator may have moved it to what they saw as a more appropriate area.
-Profile Customization
Please make sure everything on your Profile is viewable and readable. We reserve the right to edit any profile customizations that break this rule. We want everyone to enjoy customizing their profiles and want others to enjoy what was customized.
-Signatures/Avatars
We do not allow any personal photos or adult/controversial subjects on Signatures, Avatars or Profile Pictures. All site rules apply and we have the right to remove any Signatures, Avatars or Profile Pictures breaking any rules.
And there you have it.
