Post by Admin on Jan 11, 2014 18:12:39 GMT -8
Forum Rules / Code of Conduct
Forum members are responsible to read and understand forum rules. Participation in this forum constitutes an agreement to abide by this code of conduct.
Be Civil
No
-**Trolling
-**Flaming
-**Bullying
-**Harassment
-**Threats of any kind
-**Slander / Defamation
Ignore spammers and don't feed trolls. Report them to the staff for appropriate action.
Be Tolerant
Be tolerant of newbies.
Be tolerant of those for whom English is a second (or third...) language.
Be tolerant of other races, cultures, religions (or lack thereof), lifestyle choices, political affiliations, computer OS, etc. etc. etc...
Be Courteous
No
-**Spamming
-**Sock Puppets
-Crossposting or Double Posting
-SHOUTING or multiple exclamation points!!!
Do not post new problems on someone else's thread and interrupt a topic of discussion.
Do not use someone else’s thread for a private conversation.
Do not use words like ”urgent” or ”important” in your subject line, be patient.
Do
-Stay on topic
-When replying to a post, do not quote more from the previous post than you have to.
-Use plain text so that everyone can read your post.
-Write concisely.
-Watch your sense of humor. Use emoticons such as ;-) etc. if you are not being serious.
Be Helpful
Help others as much or more than you ask for help.
Be Decent
**Don't use foul or inappropriate language. This includes, but is not limited to profanity, lewd/graphic descriptions, etc.
Be Responsible
No
-**Illegal Activities
-**Copyright Violation
-**Piracy
-**Links to illegal, offensive, or inappropriate material. This includes, but is not limited to warez, cracks, keygens, pornography, etc...
Be Intelligent
Do
-Simple web search for your answer.
-Search the other posts to see if your topic is already covered.
-Use correct spelling and grammar.
-Use a meaningful title for your thread. Someone else may have the same question or problem and this will help them find your post.
Be Discrete
-**What is private stays private. Do not post a private message publicly. If you receive a private message you feel is inappropriate or violates the forum rules, report it to the staff.
-**Do not post names, addresses, telephone numbers. This applies to both yourself and others.
-Do not post any information that you want private.
** Violation of certain rules may result in removal of content, temporary suspension, or permanent blocking. The offending member may or may not receive a warning, depending on the severity of offense.
This code of conduct is subject to revision without notice. Participants are responsible to know and understand the rules at all times.
Forum members are responsible to read and understand forum rules. Participation in this forum constitutes an agreement to abide by this code of conduct.
Be Civil
No
-**Trolling
-**Flaming
-**Bullying
-**Harassment
-**Threats of any kind
-**Slander / Defamation
Ignore spammers and don't feed trolls. Report them to the staff for appropriate action.
Be Tolerant
Be tolerant of newbies.
Be tolerant of those for whom English is a second (or third...) language.
Be tolerant of other races, cultures, religions (or lack thereof), lifestyle choices, political affiliations, computer OS, etc. etc. etc...
Be Courteous
No
-**Spamming
-**Sock Puppets
-Crossposting or Double Posting
-SHOUTING or multiple exclamation points!!!
Do not post new problems on someone else's thread and interrupt a topic of discussion.
Do not use someone else’s thread for a private conversation.
Do not use words like ”urgent” or ”important” in your subject line, be patient.
Do
-Stay on topic
-When replying to a post, do not quote more from the previous post than you have to.
-Use plain text so that everyone can read your post.
-Write concisely.
-Watch your sense of humor. Use emoticons such as ;-) etc. if you are not being serious.
Be Helpful
Help others as much or more than you ask for help.
Be Decent
**Don't use foul or inappropriate language. This includes, but is not limited to profanity, lewd/graphic descriptions, etc.
Be Responsible
No
-**Illegal Activities
-**Copyright Violation
-**Piracy
-**Links to illegal, offensive, or inappropriate material. This includes, but is not limited to warez, cracks, keygens, pornography, etc...
Be Intelligent
Do
-Simple web search for your answer.
-Search the other posts to see if your topic is already covered.
-Use correct spelling and grammar.
-Use a meaningful title for your thread. Someone else may have the same question or problem and this will help them find your post.
Be Discrete
-**What is private stays private. Do not post a private message publicly. If you receive a private message you feel is inappropriate or violates the forum rules, report it to the staff.
-**Do not post names, addresses, telephone numbers. This applies to both yourself and others.
-Do not post any information that you want private.
** Violation of certain rules may result in removal of content, temporary suspension, or permanent blocking. The offending member may or may not receive a warning, depending on the severity of offense.
This code of conduct is subject to revision without notice. Participants are responsible to know and understand the rules at all times.