Section 4 - Google

[center][u][b][size=200]4. Rules Which You Must Abide By When Posting[/size][/b][/u][/center]

[b][size=100]The Role Ideas subforum frequently has instances of forumers not adhering to the Forum Rules. Failure to comply to any of the Forum Rules will result in a warning or other action at the discretion of the [url=http://www.blankmediagames.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=80369][color=#800040]Role Ideas Moderators[/color][/url].[/size][/b]

[b][size=100]The rules below (quoted from Forum Rules) include many of the rules commonly violated in the Role Ideas subforum, especially the ones given in bold. Please familiarise yourselves with them to avoid future comeuppance.[/size][/b]

[b][u][size=150][color=#bc0000]Rule 7 & 8 from the Forum Rules[/color][/size][/u][/b]

[quote][b][size=100][color=#383121]7. Spam isn't tolerated on this forum.[/color][/size][/b]
[size=100][color=#383121]Examples of spam include, but are not limited to;[/color][/size]
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[*][b][size=100][color=#383121]Posting multiple times in a row rather than all in one post. Use the Edit button to edit your post if you have additional comments to make.[/color][/size][/b]
[*][size=100][color=#383121]Spamming the use of smilies in your posts. (Please limit to 4 or less.)[/color][/size]
[*][size=100][color=#383121]Abusing the report system for any reason. (This includes, but isn't limited to; Posting gibberish in the reasoning for the report, filing a report after being asked to stop by staff, etc.)[/color][/size]
[*][b][size=100][color=#383121]Making posts that are not relevant to the topic at hand or have very little content/quality. This rule applies everywhere. (In Role Ideas, explain why you like or dislike a role. In Suggestions, explain why you agree or disagree with an idea, etc.) One word responses that give little to no substance belong in this category ('/support' is an example of this.)[/b] Any posts failing to meet this requirement will be removed and the user will be informed of the removal and why. (In The Lounge, the enforcement is a little relaxed, but still enforced.)[/color][/size]
[*][size=100][color=#383121]Post farming - the act of commenting on many threads with very small and lesser quality posts - is not allowed. If staff believe you are attempting to post farm, you will be contacted and your posts deleted.[/color][/size]
[*][size=100][color=#383121]Repeating what someone else has said. (This includes posting just exact quotes without addressing the quote with a response.)[/color][/size]
[*][size=100][color=#383121]Cross and double posting aren't allowed. (Posting in multiple forum boards or posting the same thread multiple times, respectfully.)[/color][/size]
[*][b][size=100][color=#383121]Posting to derail the original topic of the thread in question and directing discussions in direction of a completely different topic.[/color][/size][/b]
[*][b][size=100][color=#383121]Posting to bump a topic older than a month that you're not the original poster (OP) of, in addition to any of the spam examples (posting multiple times, spamming smilies, etc). If the bump creates new replies to the old thread or the bump was needed in order to reconstitute a past issue, then it is permitted to do so. If you wish to bump a thread older than 1 month, contact a Global Moderator for approval. Failure to do so will violate the rule and result in punishment.[/color][/size][/b]
[*][size=100][color=#383121]Posting asking for referrals towards the game's "Refer a Friend" feature to get the rewards.[/color][/size][/list]

[b][size=100][color=#333333]8. Personal attacks at a general audience, specific groups of people, or individual users are not allowed, nor tolerated, including outside drama.[/color][/size][/b]
[b][size=100][color=#333333]This includes but isn't limited to baiting, mocking, intentionally picking fights, racism, sexism, discrimination of any kind, flaming, etc. If you have any issues with a certain forum member, please keep it to PMs but do not forget we enforce the rules in PMs as well. Do not bring PM arguments to the open forum. If necessary, contact a Moderator for assistance by reporting the PM in question. Do not bring drama outside the forums into the forums. Failure to do so will result in a public reminder, followed by a Board Warning, and if necessary, a ban. Slurs of any kind directed at members will result in a permanent ban, including, but not limited to racial and homophobic slurs.[/color][/size][/b][/quote]
[b][u][size=150][color=#bf0000]To summarise the most commonly broken rules:[/color][/size][/u][/b]

[size=100]- Please ensure your content is constructive and informative, providing a reason for your opinion, whether it be positive or negative.[/size]

[size=100]- Posts with a lack of reasoning and constructive ideas/feedback will be considered as spam and judged accordingly. This includes posts featuring one word responses that give little to no substance ('/support' is an example of this.) [/size]

[size=100]- Please make sure that all of your posts stay on topic; posts deviating from the discussion regarding the Role Idea will be considered as spam. If this does occur, please move the discussion to forum PMs, away from the thread in question.[/size]

[size=100]- Heated arguments and derogatory remarks are not permitted; please remain civil and treat others as you would want to be treated. Similarly, flame wars are not permitted.[/size]

[size=100]- When making changes to your role idea, or giving feedback for a role idea, keep all of your ideas in a single post rather than posting multiple times. If you have additional comments to make, edit your original post.[/size]

[size=100]- Do not bump threads older than 1 month that you’re not the original poster (OP) of if you have no specific reason to do so. If you do have a specific reason, contact a Global Moderator for approval.[/size]