Post by unknown on Aug 12, 2006 20:16:52 GMT -5
Ok Guidelines. If you think something should be added or taken away reply to thread with a good reason. This is obviously a debating board...that means reasons.
I.Rules
1.No, and I mean absolutely no netspeak!
This is a board for debating. The discussions should be well thought out with as much correct grammer as possible!Netspeakl gets on peoples nerves, and it is hard to understand. I know it's almost impossible to have perfect grammer, and that's not what I'm asking for. Just no "OMG DIS IS SO TUPID!1!U NED 2 DY!1!" Yeah none of that. I will, however, allow "lol", "omg", etc.
2.Be as kind as possible.
Yes this is a debate board people are going to be mean. If you can't take that then don't get in the debates. But it's one thing to be mean, and a whole other thing to be hateful. Respect is given people...not earned. Just respect everyone. If someone is being too stupid or hateful I'll ban their account.
3.Think about what you say.
Debate your topic well. Think about the things you say before you post them. If someone makes you angry then just prove them wrong. Don't get so angry at someone you make yourself look like an idiot.
4.Post things where they need to go.
I created different boards for a reason. Post things where they need to go...it only makes since.
5.Users respect the staff, staff respect the users.
Staff members are set in place for a reason...to keep this board running. I do, however, understand that sometimes staff members can be wrong and disrespectful sometimes. It works both ways. Just respect eacthother.
6.Don't be immature.
Immaturity is sickening. If you don't know you're immature then you'll find out. Immatue people usually don't last long in debates.
7.Make the debates fun and/or informational.
Debates should be fun, or at least informational. Be as serious as you want, but you need to learn something or have fun.
8. Respect the views of others
If someone doesn't think the same as you do it's not the end of the world. Respect their opinions and have fun debating with them.
9. The Usual Rules
Don't post anything inflammatory, pornagraphic, etc. I think curse words are edited anyway. Don't curse in a forum that anyone can go to. Kids do get on these forums so...yeah. If you post something pornagraphic or just plan vile then I'll delete and ban your account without warning. Ok that's basically it.
10.Register and Post
I know this forum has basically no activity or anything, but of course it can't if you don't register and post. So please post if you register. I'd really appreciate it.
II.Punishments
If you're caught violating any of the rules you'll get a warning PM. If you're caught again then I'll disable your posting for an amount of time, and you'll get another warning. After that you're account will be banned. Punishments may vary according to the degree of the violation.
If you're caught being immature more then three times then I'll put you in the immature group. Immature people usually want attention...I'll give it to you in the wrong way.
If a staff member is caught being disrespectful the same rules will apply. If I am disrespectful (I'll try not to be), inform me, and I'll try to fix the problem. A staff member may lose their standing if the problem continues.
I'll change the guidelines as needed.
I.Rules
1.No, and I mean absolutely no netspeak!
This is a board for debating. The discussions should be well thought out with as much correct grammer as possible!Netspeakl gets on peoples nerves, and it is hard to understand. I know it's almost impossible to have perfect grammer, and that's not what I'm asking for. Just no "OMG DIS IS SO TUPID!1!U NED 2 DY!1!" Yeah none of that. I will, however, allow "lol", "omg", etc.
2.Be as kind as possible.
Yes this is a debate board people are going to be mean. If you can't take that then don't get in the debates. But it's one thing to be mean, and a whole other thing to be hateful. Respect is given people...not earned. Just respect everyone. If someone is being too stupid or hateful I'll ban their account.
3.Think about what you say.
Debate your topic well. Think about the things you say before you post them. If someone makes you angry then just prove them wrong. Don't get so angry at someone you make yourself look like an idiot.
4.Post things where they need to go.
I created different boards for a reason. Post things where they need to go...it only makes since.
5.Users respect the staff, staff respect the users.
Staff members are set in place for a reason...to keep this board running. I do, however, understand that sometimes staff members can be wrong and disrespectful sometimes. It works both ways. Just respect eacthother.
6.Don't be immature.
Immaturity is sickening. If you don't know you're immature then you'll find out. Immatue people usually don't last long in debates.
7.Make the debates fun and/or informational.
Debates should be fun, or at least informational. Be as serious as you want, but you need to learn something or have fun.
8. Respect the views of others
If someone doesn't think the same as you do it's not the end of the world. Respect their opinions and have fun debating with them.
9. The Usual Rules
Don't post anything inflammatory, pornagraphic, etc. I think curse words are edited anyway. Don't curse in a forum that anyone can go to. Kids do get on these forums so...yeah. If you post something pornagraphic or just plan vile then I'll delete and ban your account without warning. Ok that's basically it.
10.Register and Post
I know this forum has basically no activity or anything, but of course it can't if you don't register and post. So please post if you register. I'd really appreciate it.
II.Punishments
If you're caught violating any of the rules you'll get a warning PM. If you're caught again then I'll disable your posting for an amount of time, and you'll get another warning. After that you're account will be banned. Punishments may vary according to the degree of the violation.
If you're caught being immature more then three times then I'll put you in the immature group. Immature people usually want attention...I'll give it to you in the wrong way.
If a staff member is caught being disrespectful the same rules will apply. If I am disrespectful (I'll try not to be), inform me, and I'll try to fix the problem. A staff member may lose their standing if the problem continues.
I'll change the guidelines as needed.