Wayne
04-02-2010, 12:40 PM
http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/images/rules.png
GENERAL
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.1 - staff decisions are final. However, you can query something you don't agree with privately. The forums are not to be used as a battleground
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.2 - please make use of the search function prior to opening a new topic; there is a strong chance that a topic on your chosen subject might already exist
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.3 - our discussions can be very mature, and very blunt; and our site is aimed typically towards a 16 and above age group. However, this is not a prerequisite to registering - we accept registrations from anybody of age 12 or above. Whilst swearing can be a powerful tool, sometimes acceptable, it is absolutely not acceptable for you to use it as an insult or repeatedly to force your point across
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.4 - double post until your heart is content! As long as you aren't spamming, you're fine!
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.5 - at the bottom of each post is a little triangle with an exclamation mark http://vanityedge.com/forum/images/report.PNG; if you ever want to report a post or a topic, then simply hit this button and send us a quick message. The message will then be forwarded onto the relevant forum moderator
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.6 - we're a discussion forum; don't post a new topic with three words. Give an insight in your opening post to instigate and encourage some discussion
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.7 - we have an automatic image resizer that will resize any image that is more than 600px in width; this is to prevent the image from stretching the screen. If your imagine genuinely does need to be a bigger size than this for legibility purposes or any other reason, then its recommended that you post your image as an attachment
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.8 - if posting a news story, a music topic or any other topic that draws from another source, then its good forum practice to provide a source - this might be just the name of the agency you're drawing data from, or a link back to them
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.9 - please try and refrain from typing topic titles in full capital letters
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.0 - some sections have their own individual rules, however the general rules listed in this topic are applicable to the entire forum, in addition to whatever section rules exist
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.1 - multiple accounts will not be tolerated in most scenarios. One account is sufficient per user. If you suspect that a user has two accounts, please report it to a moderator
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.2 - we have a banning procedure that all members will adhere to. The steps are
Infractions; you will receive up to three infractions for rule breaking
After three infractions, you will receive a one week ban
Following this, you might be subject to up to three more infractions, and/or a two week ban
Following a two week ban, the usual step is a permanent ban. In the rare instance that this permanent ban be revoked, you might receive additional restrictions on your account
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.3 - we do not delete accounts. Full stop
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.4 - its in the best interest of this site that you don't use proxies. If you do use proxies, please don't expect to be treated with the same fairness as everybody else. 95% of the time, proxies are used because you can't access the site under your original IP for whatever reason, most notably persistent rule breaking. So please think twice before using a proxy - it will be come across as suspicious
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.5 - the private messaging system is a privilege & not a right. It can be revoked from you at any time. For more information on private messaging etiquette, please visit this topic (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?585-PM-s)!
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.6 - you are free to cast an opinion on whatever topic you wish. However, flaming will not be tolerated [i.e. deliberately baiting posters to get a response/argument]. We encourage intelligent discussion & interesting discussion - this doesn't mean it has to be long winded with thousands of words, it just means make sure that your responses are well thought out and aren't out for the sole purpose of baiting another user
PROMOTION
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.7 - if you have a blog or a site that you'd like to promote, then this (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?3927-Website-Promotion-Topic-Promote-Your-Sites-Here-*read-first-post*) is the topic you need
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.8 - if you have a forum game or a survivor or a poll or any other thread that you've posted on this that you'd like to cheekily promote, then the shameless promotion thread (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?148-The-shameless-promotion-thread!&highlight=promote+thread) is for you
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.9 - you may freely promote your social networking links such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr & Digg by posting them in this (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?5181-Post-your-social-networking-links-here!&) topic
DOWNLOADS
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.0 - we have a non-negotiable rule that states any download link relating to the subject of entertainment [music, film, television, books etc] must be posted inside of our hugely popular Download Media (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?22-Download-Media) section. Failure to do so will result in the removal of your link. Repeated violation of the rule will result in infractions and an eventual ban. We vehemently exercise this rule
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.1 - all download links must be embedded inside of the following code:
*INSERT LINK HERE*
SEX & RELATIONSHIPS
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.2 - we do have a mature section for discussion on sex & relationships (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?53-Sex-amp-Relationships). It is no holds barred in nature, and because of this, it is only open to those of age 18 or above. Anybody that registers a second account and fraudulently tried to gain access to the section will see both of their accounts banned. You may request access to the section by posting in this thread (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?p=30582#post30582)
SIGNATURES & AVATARS
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.2 - signatures can be no bigger than 400x400px. If a signature is deemed to be detrimental to the site, we reserve the right to ask you to remove or replace it. Individual members can be refused the ability to use a signature if they are deemed to be abusing the system in some way
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.3 - avatar size is 200x200px - one of the most generous allocations of space for an avatar that you'll come across
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.4 - any inappropriate images/content will be removed, and the capacity to use an avatar/signature will be revoked, in the event of repeated misuse
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.5 - if you choose not to install a customary avatar, then your profile will be given an ugly default avatar. These will not be removed, so its in your best interest to install your own. You can do this by clicking on settings > edit avatar
MODERATION POLICY
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.6 - to reiterate, this is our moderation policy in more detail:
* Minor Offences will be dealt with by a Private Message.
* Serious or repeated offences will result in an official warning or loss of privileges.
* Extreme offences may be dealt with via a temporary / permanent ban. It may also result in all your posts needing to be approved by a staff member and/or a loss of privileges.
The Board Moderators reserve the right to Lock, Move, Delete, Split, Merge or Edit any post they feel appropriate. Don't worry though, we don't do this unless there's a good reason for it, and if you think there isn't good reason, contact an administrator. Nobody is better than anybody at this site, so all issues will be dealt with fairly and most importantly, confidentially
Complaints regarding moderators should be sent to global moderators or an administrator. Complaints regarding global moderators should be sent to an Administrator.
Any member is more than welcome to dispute any decision or action taken my Vanity Edge staff - do try and do this privately, if possible though. It's worth mentioning that Vanity Edge administrators have the final word though. The purpose of these guidelines is to make this an enjoyable and wholesome experience for everyone who visits, and to create a blanket of fairness, so to speak.
These rules are not set in stone - they are subject to be amended, removed, added to or whatever.
If you require anything to be clarified, then please post in here (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?1534-Forum-Suggestions-*Reputation*/page3) or contact a member of staff!
Thanks,
VE staff
GENERAL
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.1 - staff decisions are final. However, you can query something you don't agree with privately. The forums are not to be used as a battleground
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.2 - please make use of the search function prior to opening a new topic; there is a strong chance that a topic on your chosen subject might already exist
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.3 - our discussions can be very mature, and very blunt; and our site is aimed typically towards a 16 and above age group. However, this is not a prerequisite to registering - we accept registrations from anybody of age 12 or above. Whilst swearing can be a powerful tool, sometimes acceptable, it is absolutely not acceptable for you to use it as an insult or repeatedly to force your point across
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.4 - double post until your heart is content! As long as you aren't spamming, you're fine!
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.5 - at the bottom of each post is a little triangle with an exclamation mark http://vanityedge.com/forum/images/report.PNG; if you ever want to report a post or a topic, then simply hit this button and send us a quick message. The message will then be forwarded onto the relevant forum moderator
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.6 - we're a discussion forum; don't post a new topic with three words. Give an insight in your opening post to instigate and encourage some discussion
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.7 - we have an automatic image resizer that will resize any image that is more than 600px in width; this is to prevent the image from stretching the screen. If your imagine genuinely does need to be a bigger size than this for legibility purposes or any other reason, then its recommended that you post your image as an attachment
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.8 - if posting a news story, a music topic or any other topic that draws from another source, then its good forum practice to provide a source - this might be just the name of the agency you're drawing data from, or a link back to them
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 1.9 - please try and refrain from typing topic titles in full capital letters
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.0 - some sections have their own individual rules, however the general rules listed in this topic are applicable to the entire forum, in addition to whatever section rules exist
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.1 - multiple accounts will not be tolerated in most scenarios. One account is sufficient per user. If you suspect that a user has two accounts, please report it to a moderator
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.2 - we have a banning procedure that all members will adhere to. The steps are
Infractions; you will receive up to three infractions for rule breaking
After three infractions, you will receive a one week ban
Following this, you might be subject to up to three more infractions, and/or a two week ban
Following a two week ban, the usual step is a permanent ban. In the rare instance that this permanent ban be revoked, you might receive additional restrictions on your account
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.3 - we do not delete accounts. Full stop
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.4 - its in the best interest of this site that you don't use proxies. If you do use proxies, please don't expect to be treated with the same fairness as everybody else. 95% of the time, proxies are used because you can't access the site under your original IP for whatever reason, most notably persistent rule breaking. So please think twice before using a proxy - it will be come across as suspicious
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.5 - the private messaging system is a privilege & not a right. It can be revoked from you at any time. For more information on private messaging etiquette, please visit this topic (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?585-PM-s)!
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.6 - you are free to cast an opinion on whatever topic you wish. However, flaming will not be tolerated [i.e. deliberately baiting posters to get a response/argument]. We encourage intelligent discussion & interesting discussion - this doesn't mean it has to be long winded with thousands of words, it just means make sure that your responses are well thought out and aren't out for the sole purpose of baiting another user
PROMOTION
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.7 - if you have a blog or a site that you'd like to promote, then this (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?3927-Website-Promotion-Topic-Promote-Your-Sites-Here-*read-first-post*) is the topic you need
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.8 - if you have a forum game or a survivor or a poll or any other thread that you've posted on this that you'd like to cheekily promote, then the shameless promotion thread (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?148-The-shameless-promotion-thread!&highlight=promote+thread) is for you
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 2.9 - you may freely promote your social networking links such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr & Digg by posting them in this (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?5181-Post-your-social-networking-links-here!&) topic
DOWNLOADS
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.0 - we have a non-negotiable rule that states any download link relating to the subject of entertainment [music, film, television, books etc] must be posted inside of our hugely popular Download Media (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?22-Download-Media) section. Failure to do so will result in the removal of your link. Repeated violation of the rule will result in infractions and an eventual ban. We vehemently exercise this rule
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.1 - all download links must be embedded inside of the following code:
*INSERT LINK HERE*
SEX & RELATIONSHIPS
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.2 - we do have a mature section for discussion on sex & relationships (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?53-Sex-amp-Relationships). It is no holds barred in nature, and because of this, it is only open to those of age 18 or above. Anybody that registers a second account and fraudulently tried to gain access to the section will see both of their accounts banned. You may request access to the section by posting in this thread (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?p=30582#post30582)
SIGNATURES & AVATARS
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.2 - signatures can be no bigger than 400x400px. If a signature is deemed to be detrimental to the site, we reserve the right to ask you to remove or replace it. Individual members can be refused the ability to use a signature if they are deemed to be abusing the system in some way
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.3 - avatar size is 200x200px - one of the most generous allocations of space for an avatar that you'll come across
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.4 - any inappropriate images/content will be removed, and the capacity to use an avatar/signature will be revoked, in the event of repeated misuse
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.5 - if you choose not to install a customary avatar, then your profile will be given an ugly default avatar. These will not be removed, so its in your best interest to install your own. You can do this by clicking on settings > edit avatar
MODERATION POLICY
http://i53.tinypic.com/f1h26g.jpg 3.6 - to reiterate, this is our moderation policy in more detail:
* Minor Offences will be dealt with by a Private Message.
* Serious or repeated offences will result in an official warning or loss of privileges.
* Extreme offences may be dealt with via a temporary / permanent ban. It may also result in all your posts needing to be approved by a staff member and/or a loss of privileges.
The Board Moderators reserve the right to Lock, Move, Delete, Split, Merge or Edit any post they feel appropriate. Don't worry though, we don't do this unless there's a good reason for it, and if you think there isn't good reason, contact an administrator. Nobody is better than anybody at this site, so all issues will be dealt with fairly and most importantly, confidentially
Complaints regarding moderators should be sent to global moderators or an administrator. Complaints regarding global moderators should be sent to an Administrator.
Any member is more than welcome to dispute any decision or action taken my Vanity Edge staff - do try and do this privately, if possible though. It's worth mentioning that Vanity Edge administrators have the final word though. The purpose of these guidelines is to make this an enjoyable and wholesome experience for everyone who visits, and to create a blanket of fairness, so to speak.
These rules are not set in stone - they are subject to be amended, removed, added to or whatever.
If you require anything to be clarified, then please post in here (http://www.vanityedge.com/forum/showthread.php?1534-Forum-Suggestions-*Reputation*/page3) or contact a member of staff!
Thanks,
VE staff