If you want I could make a basic list of Rules and Guidlines for ya. How about this? This is my old Moderator File for Code of Conduct lol...
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The Code of Conduct is an outline of the rules members need to follow to unsure a healthy environment for everyone.
What is not allowed:
Foul language, offensive language and hate speech.
Do not harass, abuse, spam, yell, threaten, or stalk other members or the forums in general.
Do not post any unlawful materials. Example being video, audio, images, or text of child pornography, etc
Do not create accounts, or signatures that other members will find offensive. This includes religious topics, organizations, notorious people, that may be considered inappropriate.
Do not post harmful links that may contain virus, spy ware, or other malicious programs.
Do not post inappropriate links like pornographic sites.
Do not harass or impersonate staff members.
If the Code of Conduct is broke, action may be taken. Avoiding a temporary ban may lead to a permanent ban of the original account and all other account related. Inappropriate content may be deleted, locked, or moved by a staff member.
Staff members of this site, holds the right to remove without notice, any post or account created by another member. If that member feels he or she has been wronged, they have the right to contact another staff member to resolve an issue, only if the issue is valid.
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FORUM RULES & FAQ
RULES:
1. One topic per thread. What this means is try to keep the thread on topic. We understand that the thread will drift from the topic from time to time but intentionally hijacking thread is forbidden. This also means there is no need for two or more threads on a hot topic and they will be locked.
2. No site discussion of any kind. Do not post thread to talk about web sites of any kind. Exceptions being a link to what youre talking about of course. Advertisement is also strictly forbidden.
3. Do not make post about moderators for any reason. If you have a problem or question, please contact the mod(s) directly.
4. Do not make threads with just a link. If you want to take about a new site or what ever it may be, please add a small description with the link.
5. Do not flame (insult or degrade) other users for any reasons. A Temp ban can be placed for flaming another follow forum user (this includes Mods.).
6. Do not spam. Spam includes advertisements, posting same thing multiple times, posting messages not related to the thread it was posted in, posting large text or large spaces takes up a lot or thread space. If spam is not stopped, a temp ban can be placed.
7. Do not bump a thread more then once an hour. This can be considered spam if a thread is bumped too much.
A user can be permanently banned if rules are broken or as a mod sees fit. If you feel you have been wronged in your permanent ban, please contact another mod or the forum admin for help.
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FAQ:
Why was my topic moved?
It was deemed more appropriate in another forum, and was moved accordingly.
Why was my post edited?
Posts are usually edited to remove profanity, or remove another part of the post that violates the forum rules. You should take this as a warning.
Why was my post deleted?
Posts that violate the rules are deleted, as well as in certain situations where a user may accidentally post a thread more than once. However posts may be deleted for any appropriate reason.
Why was my post locked?
Posts are locked when the thread is meandering off topic or in certain specific situations when it is best if users are not allowed to reply to the thread any more.
What is being "banned", and how do I avoid it?
Being banned is having your access from the forums removed. To keep from being banned just follow the rules, and do not walk the fine line between following the rules and disregarding it.
What is a moderator?
A moderator is a user with special permissions to perform certain administrative actions on the forums. These include deleting, editing, and locking posts as well as banning users. They are also a very good source for information.
What is an administrator?
An administrator is empowered with absolute control over the forums, including the abilities empowered to moderators.
Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:53 pm
