Post by Sam Crow on Sept 14, 2009 22:55:09 GMT -5
Here's are the basic rules and code of conduct for the SamCrowForever.com forums. This isn't complete but it does cover most of the basic forum rules and code of conduct. Please point people new to the forum here if they are breaking rules or confused.
I. Mutual Respect and Good Manners.
1. Refrain from using "um,"to be snotty to another poster, or make an argument personal
2. Avoid talking about the forum on the forum. Except in designated areas.
3. Understand the difference between differences of opinion and personal attacks. Respect other posters opinions.
4. Do not post your opinions as facts
5. Absolutely no posting the same opinion over and over in the hopes of wearing other people down or "winning" a discussion; just move on.
II. Starting New Threads
1. Check for existing topics before starting new threads
2. Someone from the staff will start the Episode threads for proper formatting.
3. Avoid using all-caps or excessive punctuation in thread titles
4. Don't start a new thread unless you have something of substance to say yourself
5. Avoide excessively creating threads that amount to simple lists; only reasoned/meaty lists are allowed
III. Posting Guidelines
1. Don't post in a thread until you've read at least the last few pages of content
2. Avoid "Me Too!" messages; add something of substance to the conversation
3. Don't sign your posts in Discussion Forums.
4. Use proper spelling, capitalization, punctuation, et cetera
5. No promoting websites, products, et cetera
6. Don't copy and paste copyrighted articles; link to them
7. Avoid posting the same thing in multiple areas; pick a spot and go with it
IV. Spoilers and Speculation Guidelines
1. Put spoilers in the spoiler thread.
2. Know what is and isn't a spoiler
3. Don't post non spoiler speculation in the spoiler thread.
4. DON'T discuss the previews for the next episode in the current episode topic; take it to speculation or spoiler thread.
V. Warnings, Bans and Trolls.
1. Take warnings and advice from the staff seriously
2. pleas don't ask the staff to remove warnings
3. Report trolls, flame wars, and troublemakers by notifying a mod or admin.
I. Mutual Respect and Good Manners.
1. Refrain from using "um,"to be snotty to another poster, or make an argument personal
2. Avoid talking about the forum on the forum. Except in designated areas.
3. Understand the difference between differences of opinion and personal attacks. Respect other posters opinions.
4. Do not post your opinions as facts
5. Absolutely no posting the same opinion over and over in the hopes of wearing other people down or "winning" a discussion; just move on.
II. Starting New Threads
1. Check for existing topics before starting new threads
2. Someone from the staff will start the Episode threads for proper formatting.
3. Avoid using all-caps or excessive punctuation in thread titles
4. Don't start a new thread unless you have something of substance to say yourself
5. Avoide excessively creating threads that amount to simple lists; only reasoned/meaty lists are allowed
III. Posting Guidelines
1. Don't post in a thread until you've read at least the last few pages of content
2. Avoid "Me Too!" messages; add something of substance to the conversation
3. Don't sign your posts in Discussion Forums.
4. Use proper spelling, capitalization, punctuation, et cetera
5. No promoting websites, products, et cetera
6. Don't copy and paste copyrighted articles; link to them
7. Avoid posting the same thing in multiple areas; pick a spot and go with it
IV. Spoilers and Speculation Guidelines
1. Put spoilers in the spoiler thread.
2. Know what is and isn't a spoiler
3. Don't post non spoiler speculation in the spoiler thread.
4. DON'T discuss the previews for the next episode in the current episode topic; take it to speculation or spoiler thread.
V. Warnings, Bans and Trolls.
1. Take warnings and advice from the staff seriously
2. pleas don't ask the staff to remove warnings
3. Report trolls, flame wars, and troublemakers by notifying a mod or admin.