Post by Stefani on Jan 21, 2008 22:50:09 GMT -5
Board Rules - Read!
1. No bashing, insulting, or name-calling will be tolerated at Fanbolt. This includes members, celebrities, networks, shows, movies, etc. You're more than welcome to state your opinion, but keep it within reason. Please keep in mind users may be banned for bashing without prior notice.
2. No excessive usage of inappropriate language and no profanity please. We have younger members to think about.
3. Before you start a thread, please make sure you're in the right forum and that a similar thread has not been started anywhere else. Duplicate threads will be deleted or merged.
4. When a thread reaches 150 posts, a new one is to be started. The Only exception will be for the RPG Forums in which a new thread will be started after 250 posts.
Typically, each thread is cared for by a specific member; they decorate and maintain the first post of the thread, add shippers and fans, etc. In this case, once the thread has reached capacity, this member may start a new thread and a staff member will come along to close it. If not, threads which reach 150 posts may have a continuation thread made by a member of the forum or staff.
5. Spamming is in no way allowed on boards. This includes any post made to increase your post count, such as posting a couple of words or a smilie. This also includes solicitation threads selling or advertising any product or service that has not been approved by the Administrators prior to posting. These threads and posts will be deleted and you will be given a warning. After that, the staff reserves the right to issue a ban.
6. Please refrain from double-posting; use the 'edit' button at the bottom of your post if you need to add or change something. It is your friend . Multiple posts will be deleted or merged by a staff member.
7. Please avoid bumping threads. This is when a member types in a small post to deliberately "bump" a thread to the top of the forum.
8. Members are permitted only one account on this board. If a staff member suspects multiple accounts, an IP check will be done and the newest account will be banned and you will recieve a warning. If you have forgotten your password or otherwise can't get into your account, please contact a Administrator ; we all have emails and various instant messager handles listed in our profiles and you're more than welcome to contact any of us if you have a problem.
9. Please don't use distorted text or hard to see colors when posting. TeXt LiKe ThIs Is HaRd To ReAd AnD rEaLlY AnNoYiNg. ALL CAPS makes people think you're yelling and gives the wrong impression. All Caps can be used if you actually intend to yell or emphasize a point for a short message.
10. Threads that are located in the wrong forum will be moved or deleted.
11. Please refrain from posting spoilers in the main forums. Most members don't want to see them. We have a spoiler forum, which is located here. If they don't fit in (ex. they're for a movie, a book, or a show we don't have a thread for) they can be posted, but please make sure you CLEARLY state that there are spoilers, in the post, and (if making a new thread) in the title of the thread.
12. Signatures should include no more than eight (8) lines of text, Five (5) 115x115 icons, or one 600x300 banner. You may mix and match (a small banner, three lines text; five icons, 5 lines of text; etc.) but please keep signatures approximately the same size as a 600x300 banner. The staff reserves the right to edit or remove signatures. If your signature is too large, you will recieve a PM, please respond accordingly.
13. Please remember that if you have too many private messages (PMs) stored, you will not be able to recieve anymore. The number of PMs you can keep varies by account, so please check the status bar at the top of your inbox to see your limit.
14. Please credit your source when posting articles, spoilers, or large pieces of information.
15. On occasion, a staff spot opens up. Any moderating positions will be posted in announcements on the forums. Moderating positions are filled based on need and are decided among the Administrators and the current moderators. Please do not ask to be a Moderator, we'll ask you. In fact, more times than not, asking gets you overlooked. We look for people who post a lot of good, fullfilling posts that contribute to the subject at hand. We look for members who help out others, take on responsibilities (running keeperlists, updating threads, reporters, fanclub leaders, etc.) and do well.
16. Please do not contact any member via private message, email, etc. to advertise anything. IIts rather annoying and unnessary. We have an Advertising forum. Use it. If you recieve a PM like this, please contact a staff member.
17. Username changes will be permitted only for a valid reason which will be determined by a Adminstrator, or if it is offered as a contest prize. Getting tired of your name or just wanting a new one is not a valid reason. There is a one week period for new members in which the Administrators will change your username, for misspelling, etc.
18. If you have an idea or request for a new section at these forums, please contact an Administrator or post in the Forum Requests thread.
If you have any questions reguarding these rules, don't hesitate to contact a Administrator.
Thank you,
The Illusions Staff
PS: I'm working on the Avatar issue...
(Thanks to Fanbolt Forums (www.fanbolt.com) for the forum rules.)
1. No bashing, insulting, or name-calling will be tolerated at Fanbolt. This includes members, celebrities, networks, shows, movies, etc. You're more than welcome to state your opinion, but keep it within reason. Please keep in mind users may be banned for bashing without prior notice.
2. No excessive usage of inappropriate language and no profanity please. We have younger members to think about.
3. Before you start a thread, please make sure you're in the right forum and that a similar thread has not been started anywhere else. Duplicate threads will be deleted or merged.
4. When a thread reaches 150 posts, a new one is to be started. The Only exception will be for the RPG Forums in which a new thread will be started after 250 posts.
Typically, each thread is cared for by a specific member; they decorate and maintain the first post of the thread, add shippers and fans, etc. In this case, once the thread has reached capacity, this member may start a new thread and a staff member will come along to close it. If not, threads which reach 150 posts may have a continuation thread made by a member of the forum or staff.
5. Spamming is in no way allowed on boards. This includes any post made to increase your post count, such as posting a couple of words or a smilie. This also includes solicitation threads selling or advertising any product or service that has not been approved by the Administrators prior to posting. These threads and posts will be deleted and you will be given a warning. After that, the staff reserves the right to issue a ban.
6. Please refrain from double-posting; use the 'edit' button at the bottom of your post if you need to add or change something. It is your friend . Multiple posts will be deleted or merged by a staff member.
7. Please avoid bumping threads. This is when a member types in a small post to deliberately "bump" a thread to the top of the forum.
8. Members are permitted only one account on this board. If a staff member suspects multiple accounts, an IP check will be done and the newest account will be banned and you will recieve a warning. If you have forgotten your password or otherwise can't get into your account, please contact a Administrator ; we all have emails and various instant messager handles listed in our profiles and you're more than welcome to contact any of us if you have a problem.
9. Please don't use distorted text or hard to see colors when posting. TeXt LiKe ThIs Is HaRd To ReAd AnD rEaLlY AnNoYiNg. ALL CAPS makes people think you're yelling and gives the wrong impression. All Caps can be used if you actually intend to yell or emphasize a point for a short message.
10. Threads that are located in the wrong forum will be moved or deleted.
11. Please refrain from posting spoilers in the main forums. Most members don't want to see them. We have a spoiler forum, which is located here. If they don't fit in (ex. they're for a movie, a book, or a show we don't have a thread for) they can be posted, but please make sure you CLEARLY state that there are spoilers, in the post, and (if making a new thread) in the title of the thread.
12. Signatures should include no more than eight (8) lines of text, Five (5) 115x115 icons, or one 600x300 banner. You may mix and match (a small banner, three lines text; five icons, 5 lines of text; etc.) but please keep signatures approximately the same size as a 600x300 banner. The staff reserves the right to edit or remove signatures. If your signature is too large, you will recieve a PM, please respond accordingly.
13. Please remember that if you have too many private messages (PMs) stored, you will not be able to recieve anymore. The number of PMs you can keep varies by account, so please check the status bar at the top of your inbox to see your limit.
14. Please credit your source when posting articles, spoilers, or large pieces of information.
15. On occasion, a staff spot opens up. Any moderating positions will be posted in announcements on the forums. Moderating positions are filled based on need and are decided among the Administrators and the current moderators. Please do not ask to be a Moderator, we'll ask you. In fact, more times than not, asking gets you overlooked. We look for people who post a lot of good, fullfilling posts that contribute to the subject at hand. We look for members who help out others, take on responsibilities (running keeperlists, updating threads, reporters, fanclub leaders, etc.) and do well.
16. Please do not contact any member via private message, email, etc. to advertise anything. IIts rather annoying and unnessary. We have an Advertising forum. Use it. If you recieve a PM like this, please contact a staff member.
17. Username changes will be permitted only for a valid reason which will be determined by a Adminstrator, or if it is offered as a contest prize. Getting tired of your name or just wanting a new one is not a valid reason. There is a one week period for new members in which the Administrators will change your username, for misspelling, etc.
18. If you have an idea or request for a new section at these forums, please contact an Administrator or post in the Forum Requests thread.
If you have any questions reguarding these rules, don't hesitate to contact a Administrator.
Thank you,
The Illusions Staff
PS: I'm working on the Avatar issue...
(Thanks to Fanbolt Forums (www.fanbolt.com) for the forum rules.)