Post by Rob on Aug 6, 2010 23:07:36 GMT -5
This thread is here to help new members (and old members who need to refresh their memories) of the general rules and guidelines we expect all forum members to follow. Also included is a FAQ section that will hopefully answer any questions you have about the forum. Note: there is a separate FAQ for Victoria-related questions, so be sure to pay that thread a visit as well. Veterans will notice this thread is considerable shorter than the previous announcement, and that's so it's hopefully more likely to be read by newcomers. We will still leave the detailed rule threads in the Message Board Info section, so for a more detailed outline of what is and isn't allowed here, head over there.
Rules posted in red will earn you an instant ban for violating.
Rules:
[/li][li]Please try and keep the boards peaceful (if you have a problem with another member, PM a staff member [we're the ones with colored names], and we'll sort it out)
[/li][li]For the safety of everyone here, posting and/or requesting personal information of others (regardless of who they are) is not allowed here
[/li][li]Please try to refrain from spamming the board
[/li][li]Profanity is strictly prohibited here (there is a word censor, but you will still be punished for using it)
[/li][li]Racism, or any other form of discrimination towards other members for any reason will not be tolerated on this board
[/li][li]Most importantly: Have fun![/b]
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FAQ:
Rules posted in red will earn you an instant ban for violating.
Rules:
- Be nice to other members
- Look before you post (duplicate threads will be deleted/locked)
- Staff decisions are final (please don't argue with us about why your thread was locked/deleted)
- No pornographic material
[/li][li]Please try and keep the boards peaceful (if you have a problem with another member, PM a staff member [we're the ones with colored names], and we'll sort it out)
[/li][li]For the safety of everyone here, posting and/or requesting personal information of others (regardless of who they are) is not allowed here
[/li][li]Please try to refrain from spamming the board
[/li][li]Profanity is strictly prohibited here (there is a word censor, but you will still be punished for using it)
[/li][li]Racism, or any other form of discrimination towards other members for any reason will not be tolerated on this board
[/li][li]Most importantly: Have fun![/b]
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FAQ:
- How can I become a moderator? - Well, first you have to pass a very difficult random pop culture quiz, followed by a round of firewalking.... JK dudes, Moderators are selected by the Admin staff. We are not hiring at this time, however.
- How do I add an avatar? - There is a thread in the Message Board Info section explaining how to add one (link)
- You said there were threads with more detailed rules, where? - Here is a link to the full rules thread
- What do I do if I see someone doing something that violates the rules? - There is a Report to Mod button below every post. If you see someone doing something they shouldn't, click that button under their post and explain why you think the post violates a rule.
- I can't post in Victoria's journal, help!? - We lock her journal entries shortly after she stops posting in them. This is done to prevent people from trying to talk to her in outdated journal threads, and to prevent spamming.
- What are those stars below my name... how do I get more/different colored ones? - The stars represent your rank on the forum. For a complete list of the ranks we have here, please refer to this thread
- I noticed some people have different colored names, how do I change mine? - Colored names are reserved for VJMB staff so we're easy to identify at a glance, so unfortunately you can't change the color of yours
- What should I do if I have a question? - If you have a question about something on the boards, PM a staff member and we'll try our best to answer it for you
- Please refer to this thread for technical FAQs about the Board