Post by Doctor E on Feb 24, 2009 17:25:03 GMT -6
Thank you for joining the EmoShopBoyz Forum. There are some rules here that we would like you to look over before posting. If a rule is found broken, you can contact a Moderator or Administator by clicking the button to send a Personal Message, or commonly referred to as a PM. If a Moderator or Administrator has not posted in that thread, you can use the links at the bottom of this page to PM a Staff Member about the violation. They will take care of it by removing or modifying the post and/or reprimanding the poster. When contacting a Staff Member about a violation please copy and paste the form below and fill in the blanks on a PM to a Staff Member.
Instantly Bannable Offenses:
Section: 1
1) Advertising/Soliciting - Using the forums for advertising or for commercial business deals and offers. You may not make posts to promote commercial, personal, or not-for-profit websites. Threads will be deleted if their purpose is to advertise, announce, or promote products, services, or organizations, build traffic at other websites, solicit donations, votes, or participants for surveys, contests, or product testing, carry out business activities including employment requests/offers, or other similar purposes that do not benefit our forum community. Memberships created solely for such purposes will be banned.
2) Spam and Overposting - Not just being a prolific poster, but posting the same exact post many times, posting multiple pointless posts in the same thread, making numerous posts with no real content, or posting for the purpose of gaining a higher post count. This WILL get you banned.
3) Insults - Direct personal insult of another member, i.e., "You are an idiot." and all the variations. "Why? Because this isn't grade school." People should be able to discuss or even dispute other's posts without insulting people. And the only purpose of a post like this is to incite other people. You may dispute somebody's opinion, but not attack/flame the person who stated it. There are a lot of other non-direct-personal insults that won't necessary get you banned instantly, but depending on the context/nature may lead to post editing, post deletion, warnings, or time-outs. They include telling people to shut up, or being extremely or repeatedly rude or sarcastic. Bottom line -- don't try to tick off others. Although we do not read Private Messages sent between forum members, the rules for appropriate and inappropriate content apply to them as well.
4) Shared Accounts - Accounts are to be used by only one person, and not shared between family members, friends or any other people. Registration is free, so there is no reason not to create a unique account for each person. You are responsible for any posts made with your account.
5) Hoaxes - Purposely misleading other members to their detriment, giving advice you know to be incorrect or harmful, or sensationalism.
6) Copyright Infringement - Posting any copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited. The material will be removed immediately and the punishment will be temporary or permanent banning. This will depend on if you are applicable for a violation of rule 3 in section 2 of these forum rules.
7) Inappropriate Material - Any inappropriate material will be removed and you will incur punishments. The Moderators and I consider inappropriate material to be pornographic material, material that contains profanity, in which case you will incur punishments from violation of rule one in section 2 of these forum rules, and/or but not limited to "PG-13" rated material. In other words, don't post anything that you wouldn't want your parents to know you saw.
Things Not To Do:
Section: 2
These are usually not instantly bannable - but will likely get you edited and/or warned.
1) Profanity - The censored words filter is there for a reason. Do not circumvent it by using the language we intend to exclude or disguising those words. If a word is replaced by a different word or words when you Submit a post, you know it's on the list.
2) "Trolling" - Do not post in order to anger other members or intentionally cause negative reactions. For a given post, this can be a subjective call, but a pattern of such posting or an especially egregious case will get you banned. Basically, don't try to pick fights. Knowingly posting false information is also prohibited. This may result in a ban because you violated rule 3 of Instantly Bannable Offenses, Insults.
3) Frequent Flyer into the Mods' and Admins' Inbox - Any ongoing actions that make more work for the moderators and administrators or regularly annoy other members and require moderator action. If banning you is easier than dealing with the problems you are causing, you will be banned.
Minor Problems:
Section: 3
1) Correcting - Corrections. There is no need to point out another poster's spelling or grammatical errors unless you think it is causing confusion. Communication, not correctness, is our goal.
2) Common Sense - In the end, use common sense. When you are about to post messages just to increase your post count, or post something you think is funny at someone else's expense, or just to make the first post in a news thread, think to yourself "Is this annoying?" If the answer is yes, don't do it.
3) Bumps - Posts that bring a thread to the top of the New Posts list but add no content to the thread (bumps) are not permitted. This applies not only to posts that say "bump" but to those with the intent to bump, e.g. posts saying "anyone?" or the equivalent. Moderators and Administrators have the power to bump if they feel it is necessary. There is usually at least one Moderator on and if you feel that your thread deserves a bump then you can PM a Moderator or Administrator from there Profile. There are links to all Staff Members' Profiles at the bottom of this post.
On The Other Side Of Things:
One thing to remember is that moderators are people too. Although we try to choose moderators who are exceptionally level-headed, it is possible to tick them off. This isn't being unfair; it's being human. When members assume "it's personal" or "I'm being singled out" when their posts are moderated, they are usually wrong. Still, we take all complaints seriously. Trying to stir up a public outcry is frowned upon, so let us know your concerns directly.
Sometimes moderators dealing with reported forum posts can be quick to the trigger, as it's hard to see the context of certain posts. We try for consistency in enforcement of the rules, but with multiple moderators we can't be 100% consistent when judgment calls are required.
Doctor E tends to give the administrators and moderators the benefit of the doubt, especially in situations in which a user has received warnings. If you have a specific argument or issue concerning moderation, send an email to Doctor E giving details about your concern, for review by an administrator. You can appeal administrator decisions by emailing or Personal Messaging Doctor E through his Profile.
We ask our volunteers to do their best, and they put tremendous effort into helping the site. Still, we rely on checks and balances to avoid moderation problems. The moderators work as a team and know of each other's actions. Administrators review moderation and help establish and interpret site policies. Doctor E oversees them all. If an administrator or moderator has acted mistakenly or inappropriately, he'll correct it. If you've been banned by mistake, we will reinstate your account. If your posts or account have been handled in accordance with our rules, policies, and moderation guidelines, moderation decisions will stand.
Thank you for looking over these rules. We encourage all members to report posts and members if they feel it is necessary. Moderators and Administrators are always viewing threads and posts to enforce these rules.
Administrators:
Doctor E: emoshopboyz.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=admin
Moderators:
Emoevan: emoshopboyz.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=emoevan
POST REPORT:
I would like to report the post by (poster username). I believe it violates rule (rule number) of in section (section number) of the Forum Rules. It is reply (reply number).
Thank you for consideration of my report.
(your name and username)
I would like to report the post by (poster username). I believe it violates rule (rule number) of in section (section number) of the Forum Rules. It is reply (reply number).
Thank you for consideration of my report.
(your name and username)
Instantly Bannable Offenses:
Section: 1
1) Advertising/Soliciting - Using the forums for advertising or for commercial business deals and offers. You may not make posts to promote commercial, personal, or not-for-profit websites. Threads will be deleted if their purpose is to advertise, announce, or promote products, services, or organizations, build traffic at other websites, solicit donations, votes, or participants for surveys, contests, or product testing, carry out business activities including employment requests/offers, or other similar purposes that do not benefit our forum community. Memberships created solely for such purposes will be banned.
2) Spam and Overposting - Not just being a prolific poster, but posting the same exact post many times, posting multiple pointless posts in the same thread, making numerous posts with no real content, or posting for the purpose of gaining a higher post count. This WILL get you banned.
3) Insults - Direct personal insult of another member, i.e., "You are an idiot." and all the variations. "Why? Because this isn't grade school." People should be able to discuss or even dispute other's posts without insulting people. And the only purpose of a post like this is to incite other people. You may dispute somebody's opinion, but not attack/flame the person who stated it. There are a lot of other non-direct-personal insults that won't necessary get you banned instantly, but depending on the context/nature may lead to post editing, post deletion, warnings, or time-outs. They include telling people to shut up, or being extremely or repeatedly rude or sarcastic. Bottom line -- don't try to tick off others. Although we do not read Private Messages sent between forum members, the rules for appropriate and inappropriate content apply to them as well.
4) Shared Accounts - Accounts are to be used by only one person, and not shared between family members, friends or any other people. Registration is free, so there is no reason not to create a unique account for each person. You are responsible for any posts made with your account.
5) Hoaxes - Purposely misleading other members to their detriment, giving advice you know to be incorrect or harmful, or sensationalism.
6) Copyright Infringement - Posting any copyrighted material on this forum is prohibited. The material will be removed immediately and the punishment will be temporary or permanent banning. This will depend on if you are applicable for a violation of rule 3 in section 2 of these forum rules.
7) Inappropriate Material - Any inappropriate material will be removed and you will incur punishments. The Moderators and I consider inappropriate material to be pornographic material, material that contains profanity, in which case you will incur punishments from violation of rule one in section 2 of these forum rules, and/or but not limited to "PG-13" rated material. In other words, don't post anything that you wouldn't want your parents to know you saw.
Things Not To Do:
Section: 2
These are usually not instantly bannable - but will likely get you edited and/or warned.
1) Profanity - The censored words filter is there for a reason. Do not circumvent it by using the language we intend to exclude or disguising those words. If a word is replaced by a different word or words when you Submit a post, you know it's on the list.
2) "Trolling" - Do not post in order to anger other members or intentionally cause negative reactions. For a given post, this can be a subjective call, but a pattern of such posting or an especially egregious case will get you banned. Basically, don't try to pick fights. Knowingly posting false information is also prohibited. This may result in a ban because you violated rule 3 of Instantly Bannable Offenses, Insults.
3) Frequent Flyer into the Mods' and Admins' Inbox - Any ongoing actions that make more work for the moderators and administrators or regularly annoy other members and require moderator action. If banning you is easier than dealing with the problems you are causing, you will be banned.
Minor Problems:
Section: 3
1) Correcting - Corrections. There is no need to point out another poster's spelling or grammatical errors unless you think it is causing confusion. Communication, not correctness, is our goal.
2) Common Sense - In the end, use common sense. When you are about to post messages just to increase your post count, or post something you think is funny at someone else's expense, or just to make the first post in a news thread, think to yourself "Is this annoying?" If the answer is yes, don't do it.
3) Bumps - Posts that bring a thread to the top of the New Posts list but add no content to the thread (bumps) are not permitted. This applies not only to posts that say "bump" but to those with the intent to bump, e.g. posts saying "anyone?" or the equivalent. Moderators and Administrators have the power to bump if they feel it is necessary. There is usually at least one Moderator on and if you feel that your thread deserves a bump then you can PM a Moderator or Administrator from there Profile. There are links to all Staff Members' Profiles at the bottom of this post.
On The Other Side Of Things:
One thing to remember is that moderators are people too. Although we try to choose moderators who are exceptionally level-headed, it is possible to tick them off. This isn't being unfair; it's being human. When members assume "it's personal" or "I'm being singled out" when their posts are moderated, they are usually wrong. Still, we take all complaints seriously. Trying to stir up a public outcry is frowned upon, so let us know your concerns directly.
Sometimes moderators dealing with reported forum posts can be quick to the trigger, as it's hard to see the context of certain posts. We try for consistency in enforcement of the rules, but with multiple moderators we can't be 100% consistent when judgment calls are required.
Doctor E tends to give the administrators and moderators the benefit of the doubt, especially in situations in which a user has received warnings. If you have a specific argument or issue concerning moderation, send an email to Doctor E giving details about your concern, for review by an administrator. You can appeal administrator decisions by emailing or Personal Messaging Doctor E through his Profile.
We ask our volunteers to do their best, and they put tremendous effort into helping the site. Still, we rely on checks and balances to avoid moderation problems. The moderators work as a team and know of each other's actions. Administrators review moderation and help establish and interpret site policies. Doctor E oversees them all. If an administrator or moderator has acted mistakenly or inappropriately, he'll correct it. If you've been banned by mistake, we will reinstate your account. If your posts or account have been handled in accordance with our rules, policies, and moderation guidelines, moderation decisions will stand.
Thank you for looking over these rules. We encourage all members to report posts and members if they feel it is necessary. Moderators and Administrators are always viewing threads and posts to enforce these rules.
Administrators:
Doctor E: emoshopboyz.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=admin
Moderators:
Emoevan: emoshopboyz.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=emoevan