Post by Taiga Aisaka on Nov 23, 2015 2:41:53 GMT
Note: If your reading this make sure you have read ALL the rules so you don't end up breaking any. Thanks PM Taiga Aisaka for any questions!
Out Of Character:
1. Please use the shoutbox without 'causing trouble' and by that we mean, ABSOLUTELY DO NOT insult/bully anyone there. This is basically being respectful to others while chatting in the Shoutbox. You may also swear.
2. When you're chatting in the board 'The Chatters Are On' please be respectful there too. You may swear, just don't go overboard.
3. In the 'introductions' board, it's not about your friends or bf's/gf's. It's supposed to be about YOU, so please introduce only yourself.
4. When your affiliating with us, [if you please too] Make sure you're using the right code, Some people have trouble with this!
5. MAKE SURE TO GIVE US SOME FEEDBACK OR SUGGESTIONS ON HOW WE COULD MAKE OUR SITE BETTER.
6. One of the most important things! Please let us know in the 'MASS Updates' boards how and what you like about that new update. [optional, it's not really needed, we just like to know how you like the new update, If not the staff will most likely get rid of this update]
7. Before making characters check the character form out, and see the cat breeds. Maybe there's a new breed you've never seen before, You actually might like it!
In-Character:
8. First you should, well, err, umm... Create your character! It's very important before roleplaying, or you may not get a chance.
9. If your character has been replied to by a staff, then they'll say if it's accepted or needs edited. If it needs edited please do as the staff ask or you might be warned.
Also please note: The staff will warn you if they have asked 3x or more. If the staff other than the admin is acting unfairly please PM the admin [Cedar} to check your character's form.
10. Make sure you're using your character(s).
11. We recommend you make as many characters as you can handle. There is no limit, but make sure you can keep track of all your cats and use them in rp.
12. If you aren't understanding how to create a character we ask you PM Cedar.
13. If you're new we always encourage adoption! You don't have to if you don't want to, though. The Adoption center will always have something to adopt, just make sure you create the form in the 'new scratches' board unless the person who is putting them up for adoption notes that it has been already accepted.
14. If you are going to breed cats then you should breed with another RPers cat, Just make sure they're okay with it. Or you can post in the 'One with Another' board that your cat wants/needs a mate for some reason. [you may breed your own cats just it's more fun to breed with another RPers]
15. Please tell the staff if a cat of yours can't be played anymore, we will delete your character or move it to 'archives | Inactive Cats'. Or you could set your cat for adoption!
16. Can't keep track of your cats? Go to the 'Character Log' boards, Create kitty trackers there!
Other Forum Rules:
16. If you need help we encourage you should go to the 'help' board or the Shoutbox.
17. For spam. Users who post forum spam will have their posts removed. If a post that is otherwise appropriate includes links considered to be spam, those links will be removed.
18. For Linking. Link to content rather than posting it in its entirety, unless you are the copyright holder or have permission from the copyright holder. Do not post direct links to executable files. Moderators may remove these links to protect users from potentially malicious downloads. (You can post a link to the webpage that contains the file download but it may also be removed if a Moderator finds that the web page content could be harmful or if the web page link is spam)
19. NO unsolicited posts/private messages. PMs don't count.
20. Unless it is a dedicated off-topic forum or thread, please remain on topic. A good forum is a constructive one.
21. Be understanding and patient. You may be a power user or developer, but the person you’re talking to on the other end may be a complete newbie. Be patient, and provide all details possible if you’re posting about a problem (descriptive thread title always helps).
22. Don’t get into arguments over dumb things. If someone responds in a poor or rude fashion, ignore it. If you notice a pattern of rude or poor behavior from a particular member, report them to our moderators. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. In a nutshell, ‘think before you post’.
23. For forum signatures. Please make sure they're not to 'large'.
24. Post in the right place. Make sure your posting in the right board. Every board has something unique about them.
25. Keep it Legal. Moderators and admins reserve the right to close threads and ban members that post copyrighted and/or illegal materials. These kinds of activities can get us into trouble, and nobody wants that... so just don't do it. If you have questions on this, ask a moderator.
26. Trolling. Do not post inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages to provoke users into responding in a negative way. Calling another member a troll is also a form of trolling.
27. Personal Attacks or Insults to Members. Constructive discussions, debates and free speech are encouraged in the forums. However, it is not constructive to either criticize or insult another member because their opinion differs from yours. Consider the tone of your posts before pressing the submit button. If your are irritated by a post, thread, question, or topic; you are in no way obligated to respond and are encouraged to move along to another thread.
28. Abuse of a Moderator. Our moderators volunteer their own time and resources to make our communities awesome places to be. Abuse of moderators will not be tolerated. If you have a complaint or issue with a moderator, please bring it up privately via private message, or email the admin of the forum [Cedar] No discussions on warnings, infractions or bans between a Mod and user is to be made public. No exceptions!
29. Multiple Usernames. One account per person please. If we discover multiple user accounts from one location without our prior written consent, we will ban these accounts immediately.
30. Use Proper Grammar & Spelling. Tiping lyk thz iz n0t kewl. NEITHER IS THIS.
31. Bumping - Bumping a thread means to post an innocuous reply to a thread in order to "bump" it to the top of a forum. Excessive bumping is prohibited and is limited to once per 24 hour period.
32. Please only advertise in the 'Become One With Us' board! AND MAKE SURE WE HAVE A PLACE TO LINKBACK ON OR YOUR ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE DELETED!
Profiles:
Usernames - Must not contain email addresses, websites, or be promotional or offensive in nature. Usernames may contain characters a-z (upper and lower case) and numbers 0-9. Spaces, dashes - and underscores _ are also allowed. Mobile Nations reserves the right to modify, delete, or ban accounts that do not meet these requirements.
Multiple Usernames - You are only allowed to register one account.
Private Info - Do not post personal contact information of yourself or others. This includes email addresses, phone numbers and addresses. If you wish to contact another member, please send them a private message. This is for your protection.
Avatars - Our Passport system is designed to accept avatar images up to 500x500 pixels in size. When selecting an avatar, please remember that the forums are a community of both men and women alike. Images that are suggestive, graphic, obscene or otherwise offensive are not permitted and will be removed at the discretion of the moderators. Avatars used for the sole purpose of advertising a site or service is not permitted. All avatars are subject to review and modification by Realistik at all times.
Breaking the rules:
Please Note: We have a 3 strike policy before the bans.
First Strike: 25% warning
Second Strike: Your 25% will change to a 50% warning
Third Strike: Starts first ban
First Ban - 3 Day Ban
Second Ban - 1 Week Ban (7 days)
Third Ban - 1 Month Ban (30 days)
Fourth Ban - Permanent Ban
Offering members with a pattern of poor behaviour THREE CHANCES to rehabilitate themselves is more than generous. This schedule is to be executed at our moderators’ discretion only and is a suggested course of action for those we feel can be rehabilitated into a productive member of our communities.
In the case of flagrant spam, illegal activities, or other ‘instaban’ type violations, our moderators reserve the right to ban the offending member(s) permanently without notice.
Out Of Character:
1. Please use the shoutbox without 'causing trouble' and by that we mean, ABSOLUTELY DO NOT insult/bully anyone there. This is basically being respectful to others while chatting in the Shoutbox. You may also swear.
2. When you're chatting in the board 'The Chatters Are On' please be respectful there too. You may swear, just don't go overboard.
3. In the 'introductions' board, it's not about your friends or bf's/gf's. It's supposed to be about YOU, so please introduce only yourself.
4. When your affiliating with us, [if you please too] Make sure you're using the right code, Some people have trouble with this!
5. MAKE SURE TO GIVE US SOME FEEDBACK OR SUGGESTIONS ON HOW WE COULD MAKE OUR SITE BETTER.
6. One of the most important things! Please let us know in the 'MASS Updates' boards how and what you like about that new update. [optional, it's not really needed, we just like to know how you like the new update, If not the staff will most likely get rid of this update]
7. Before making characters check the character form out, and see the cat breeds. Maybe there's a new breed you've never seen before, You actually might like it!
In-Character:
8. First you should, well, err, umm... Create your character! It's very important before roleplaying, or you may not get a chance.
9. If your character has been replied to by a staff, then they'll say if it's accepted or needs edited. If it needs edited please do as the staff ask or you might be warned.
Also please note: The staff will warn you if they have asked 3x or more. If the staff other than the admin is acting unfairly please PM the admin [Cedar} to check your character's form.
10. Make sure you're using your character(s).
11. We recommend you make as many characters as you can handle. There is no limit, but make sure you can keep track of all your cats and use them in rp.
12. If you aren't understanding how to create a character we ask you PM Cedar.
13. If you're new we always encourage adoption! You don't have to if you don't want to, though. The Adoption center will always have something to adopt, just make sure you create the form in the 'new scratches' board unless the person who is putting them up for adoption notes that it has been already accepted.
14. If you are going to breed cats then you should breed with another RPers cat, Just make sure they're okay with it. Or you can post in the 'One with Another' board that your cat wants/needs a mate for some reason. [you may breed your own cats just it's more fun to breed with another RPers]
15. Please tell the staff if a cat of yours can't be played anymore, we will delete your character or move it to 'archives | Inactive Cats'. Or you could set your cat for adoption!
16. Can't keep track of your cats? Go to the 'Character Log' boards, Create kitty trackers there!
Other Forum Rules:
16. If you need help we encourage you should go to the 'help' board or the Shoutbox.
17. For spam. Users who post forum spam will have their posts removed. If a post that is otherwise appropriate includes links considered to be spam, those links will be removed.
18. For Linking. Link to content rather than posting it in its entirety, unless you are the copyright holder or have permission from the copyright holder. Do not post direct links to executable files. Moderators may remove these links to protect users from potentially malicious downloads. (You can post a link to the webpage that contains the file download but it may also be removed if a Moderator finds that the web page content could be harmful or if the web page link is spam)
19. NO unsolicited posts/private messages. PMs don't count.
20. Unless it is a dedicated off-topic forum or thread, please remain on topic. A good forum is a constructive one.
21. Be understanding and patient. You may be a power user or developer, but the person you’re talking to on the other end may be a complete newbie. Be patient, and provide all details possible if you’re posting about a problem (descriptive thread title always helps).
22. Don’t get into arguments over dumb things. If someone responds in a poor or rude fashion, ignore it. If you notice a pattern of rude or poor behavior from a particular member, report them to our moderators. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. In a nutshell, ‘think before you post’.
23. For forum signatures. Please make sure they're not to 'large'.
24. Post in the right place. Make sure your posting in the right board. Every board has something unique about them.
25. Keep it Legal. Moderators and admins reserve the right to close threads and ban members that post copyrighted and/or illegal materials. These kinds of activities can get us into trouble, and nobody wants that... so just don't do it. If you have questions on this, ask a moderator.
26. Trolling. Do not post inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages to provoke users into responding in a negative way. Calling another member a troll is also a form of trolling.
27. Personal Attacks or Insults to Members. Constructive discussions, debates and free speech are encouraged in the forums. However, it is not constructive to either criticize or insult another member because their opinion differs from yours. Consider the tone of your posts before pressing the submit button. If your are irritated by a post, thread, question, or topic; you are in no way obligated to respond and are encouraged to move along to another thread.
28. Abuse of a Moderator. Our moderators volunteer their own time and resources to make our communities awesome places to be. Abuse of moderators will not be tolerated. If you have a complaint or issue with a moderator, please bring it up privately via private message, or email the admin of the forum [Cedar] No discussions on warnings, infractions or bans between a Mod and user is to be made public. No exceptions!
29. Multiple Usernames. One account per person please. If we discover multiple user accounts from one location without our prior written consent, we will ban these accounts immediately.
30. Use Proper Grammar & Spelling. Tiping lyk thz iz n0t kewl. NEITHER IS THIS.
31. Bumping - Bumping a thread means to post an innocuous reply to a thread in order to "bump" it to the top of a forum. Excessive bumping is prohibited and is limited to once per 24 hour period.
32. Please only advertise in the 'Become One With Us' board! AND MAKE SURE WE HAVE A PLACE TO LINKBACK ON OR YOUR ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE DELETED!
Profiles:
Usernames - Must not contain email addresses, websites, or be promotional or offensive in nature. Usernames may contain characters a-z (upper and lower case) and numbers 0-9. Spaces, dashes - and underscores _ are also allowed. Mobile Nations reserves the right to modify, delete, or ban accounts that do not meet these requirements.
Multiple Usernames - You are only allowed to register one account.
Private Info - Do not post personal contact information of yourself or others. This includes email addresses, phone numbers and addresses. If you wish to contact another member, please send them a private message. This is for your protection.
Avatars - Our Passport system is designed to accept avatar images up to 500x500 pixels in size. When selecting an avatar, please remember that the forums are a community of both men and women alike. Images that are suggestive, graphic, obscene or otherwise offensive are not permitted and will be removed at the discretion of the moderators. Avatars used for the sole purpose of advertising a site or service is not permitted. All avatars are subject to review and modification by Realistik at all times.
Breaking the rules:
Please Note: We have a 3 strike policy before the bans.
First Strike: 25% warning
Second Strike: Your 25% will change to a 50% warning
Third Strike: Starts first ban
First Ban - 3 Day Ban
Second Ban - 1 Week Ban (7 days)
Third Ban - 1 Month Ban (30 days)
Fourth Ban - Permanent Ban
Offering members with a pattern of poor behaviour THREE CHANCES to rehabilitate themselves is more than generous. This schedule is to be executed at our moderators’ discretion only and is a suggested course of action for those we feel can be rehabilitated into a productive member of our communities.
In the case of flagrant spam, illegal activities, or other ‘instaban’ type violations, our moderators reserve the right to ban the offending member(s) permanently without notice.
