Post by sumika on Jan 13, 2011 22:24:16 GMT -5
SSBC Global Rules
Version 1.0
Welcome to our little forum. These are our Global Rules, which apply throughout the entire site, so be sure to read all of these before making a post.
The rules are enforced by an infraction system. If you break a rule, a moderator may give you an infraction or a warning. An infraction is a notification that you broke a rule, and is accompanied by infraction points. In most cases, these infractions will expire after a certain amount of time, depending on the nature and severity of the rule that was broken. A warning is similar to an infraction but does not add any infraction points to your profile.
If you receive 100 active warning points, you will be banned from the forums. Your ban will be lifted once your active infraction point total falls below 100 again. When you are banned from infractions, you will be able to browse the forums, but you will not be able to post normally.
If you notice another user breaking the rules, the best way to help is to use the Report Post function (), available in each post. This will alert the appropriate moderators to the issue so they can respond.
1. No Spam
Posts that are irrelevant to or inappropriate for the topic of discussion are considered spam, including off-topic posts/threads, posts with no substantive content, posts that simply restate things that have already been said, and posts that include questions that have already been answered. Do not attempt to bypass the minimum characters per post restriction (also known as "10char").
Examples of specific content that is disallowed and considered "spam" include:
* "I'm new!" posts/threads and "I'm leaving!" threads. There's a thread for this now, so even posting these in the spam board is not really a good idea.
* Thread titles with excessive characters/punctuation, including multiple exclamation points
* Threads that duplicate other, recent threads (within 6 months). Before posting a new thread, use the search function to see if a similar thread already exists.
* Threads about individual members
* Threads about members' ages or genders
* Re-posting a post or thread that has recently been closed or deleted, or asking why a post or thread was closed or deleted. These questions should be directed to the room moderators via private message.
* Posts such as "this thread is going to get closed" or "this thread is in the wrong room"
* Multiple posts in a row. If you wish to add/modify content you have already posted, use the "edit" function.
* Posts that are meant to "bump" threads to the top of the thread listing, especially particularly old or particularly new threads.
*Posts that are less than 10 characters in length.
*Posts that have a quote and the text you enter, is less than 10 characters in length.
Do not reply to spam. Instead, bring it to a moderator's attention by using the Report Post function.
* Spam, minor - 25 points, 5 days
* Spam, major - 75 points, 14 days
* Spam, excessive - Permanent ban
* Multi-posting - 25 points, 7 days
These spam rules do not apply in the Spammy-mcspam-spam board, but if it gets out of hand in there, the board will be deleted.
2. No Flaming/Trolling
Respect other users. Flaming (insulting, heated arguing with) other members is not allowed. Demeaning or derogatory comments based on race, religion, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, handicap, nationality, or gender will not be tolerated. Physical threats against and repeated harassment of other members is strictly prohibited. If another user is flaming or harassing you, you should not retaliate--instead, report it to a moderator.
Trolling (intentionally instigating trouble or provoking others through outrageous statements) is not permitted.
* Flaming, minor - 25 points, 5 days
* Flaming - 50 points, 10 days
* Trolling - 50 points, 14 days
* Harassment - Permanent ban, subject to administrator's discretion
3. No Explicit Profanity or Inappropriate Material
SSBC strives to maintain a family-friendly site. Content that may be considered offensive is not allowed, at the discretion of the staff. This site employs an automatic censor to remove some vulgar language; do not attempt to bypass the censor. Do not post content that is excessively vulgar, profane, graphic, or violent in nature. Pornography and other sexually explicit material is strictly prohibited. Additionally, discussion about engaging in drug and/or alcohol use is not allowed, regardless of a user's age or laws in his/her jurisdiction.
If in doubt about whether some content is permissible under this rule, ask a moderator before posting it.
* Censor dodging - 25 point, 5 days
* Inappropriate content, mild - 25 point, 5 days
* Inappropriate content, major - 75 points, 14 days
* Pornography/explicit images - Permanent ban, subject to administrator's discretion
4. No Blatant Advertising
Advertising web sites, goods, or services via SSBC (including through posts, threads, private messages, signatures, social groups, and other methods) is prohibited. Accounts that are created solely for the purpose of advertising will be permanently banned.
Exceptions to this rule include links that are clearly and materially related to the topic at hand; for example, posting a link to a pre-registration page for a tournament is acceptable, as is linking to a personal site featuring one's artwork in a relevant thread. Nothing may be sold at all through this forum, and if in doubt about whether some content is permissible under this rule, contact Werekill.
* Advertising violation, minor - 50 points, 5 days
* Advertising violation, major - Permanent ban, subject to administrator's discretion
5. Signature Rules
Signatures may not excessively stretch the page horizontally and may not exceed 200px in height. Text signatures should be around the same height as well.
* Signature Violation - 25 points, 3 days
6. Respect Copyright
Posts that violate or incite others to violate the law are not allowed. This includes (but is not limited to) requesting, providing, or instructing how to find, create, or use illegal copies of copyrighted software and related applications (including ROMs).
Be respectful of copyright law in your posts. Reproducing substantive portions of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright owner is prohibited.
* Copyright Violation - 75 points, 14 days
7. No Alternate or Impersonator Accounts
Individuals are prohibited from holding more than one account without express, advance permission from the staff. Alternate accounts may be banned without warning. Any infractions that are issued to alternate accounts may be reissued to the corresponding primary account, in addition to other punishments. Do not create a new account to get around a ban or other punishment; these punishments will simply be extended or made permanent.
Accounts created to impersonate other individuals or entities are not permitted.
8. Use an Appropriate Avatar
Avatars may not contain any inappropriate material as described above in rule #3, including words that would otherwise be censored. If your avatar violates either of these rules, a staff member shall contact you about removing it and replacing it with one that is more appropriate. Repeated violations may result in the loss of your custom avatar.
Animated avatars ARE allowed.
9. The posting of Modifications to Super Smash Bros. Crusade is 100% strictly prohibited. Infractions will be at an administrators consent.
If you have any questions that are not covered by the rules above, please contact me via PM.
Version 1.0
Welcome to our little forum. These are our Global Rules, which apply throughout the entire site, so be sure to read all of these before making a post.
The rules are enforced by an infraction system. If you break a rule, a moderator may give you an infraction or a warning. An infraction is a notification that you broke a rule, and is accompanied by infraction points. In most cases, these infractions will expire after a certain amount of time, depending on the nature and severity of the rule that was broken. A warning is similar to an infraction but does not add any infraction points to your profile.
If you receive 100 active warning points, you will be banned from the forums. Your ban will be lifted once your active infraction point total falls below 100 again. When you are banned from infractions, you will be able to browse the forums, but you will not be able to post normally.
If you notice another user breaking the rules, the best way to help is to use the Report Post function (), available in each post. This will alert the appropriate moderators to the issue so they can respond.
1. No Spam
Posts that are irrelevant to or inappropriate for the topic of discussion are considered spam, including off-topic posts/threads, posts with no substantive content, posts that simply restate things that have already been said, and posts that include questions that have already been answered. Do not attempt to bypass the minimum characters per post restriction (also known as "10char").
Examples of specific content that is disallowed and considered "spam" include:
* "I'm new!" posts/threads and "I'm leaving!" threads. There's a thread for this now, so even posting these in the spam board is not really a good idea.
* Thread titles with excessive characters/punctuation, including multiple exclamation points
* Threads that duplicate other, recent threads (within 6 months). Before posting a new thread, use the search function to see if a similar thread already exists.
* Threads about individual members
* Threads about members' ages or genders
* Re-posting a post or thread that has recently been closed or deleted, or asking why a post or thread was closed or deleted. These questions should be directed to the room moderators via private message.
* Posts such as "this thread is going to get closed" or "this thread is in the wrong room"
* Multiple posts in a row. If you wish to add/modify content you have already posted, use the "edit" function.
* Posts that are meant to "bump" threads to the top of the thread listing, especially particularly old or particularly new threads.
*Posts that are less than 10 characters in length.
*Posts that have a quote and the text you enter, is less than 10 characters in length.
Do not reply to spam. Instead, bring it to a moderator's attention by using the Report Post function.
* Spam, minor - 25 points, 5 days
* Spam, major - 75 points, 14 days
* Spam, excessive - Permanent ban
* Multi-posting - 25 points, 7 days
These spam rules do not apply in the Spammy-mcspam-spam board, but if it gets out of hand in there, the board will be deleted.
2. No Flaming/Trolling
Respect other users. Flaming (insulting, heated arguing with) other members is not allowed. Demeaning or derogatory comments based on race, religion, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, handicap, nationality, or gender will not be tolerated. Physical threats against and repeated harassment of other members is strictly prohibited. If another user is flaming or harassing you, you should not retaliate--instead, report it to a moderator.
Trolling (intentionally instigating trouble or provoking others through outrageous statements) is not permitted.
* Flaming, minor - 25 points, 5 days
* Flaming - 50 points, 10 days
* Trolling - 50 points, 14 days
* Harassment - Permanent ban, subject to administrator's discretion
3. No Explicit Profanity or Inappropriate Material
SSBC strives to maintain a family-friendly site. Content that may be considered offensive is not allowed, at the discretion of the staff. This site employs an automatic censor to remove some vulgar language; do not attempt to bypass the censor. Do not post content that is excessively vulgar, profane, graphic, or violent in nature. Pornography and other sexually explicit material is strictly prohibited. Additionally, discussion about engaging in drug and/or alcohol use is not allowed, regardless of a user's age or laws in his/her jurisdiction.
If in doubt about whether some content is permissible under this rule, ask a moderator before posting it.
* Censor dodging - 25 point, 5 days
* Inappropriate content, mild - 25 point, 5 days
* Inappropriate content, major - 75 points, 14 days
* Pornography/explicit images - Permanent ban, subject to administrator's discretion
4. No Blatant Advertising
Advertising web sites, goods, or services via SSBC (including through posts, threads, private messages, signatures, social groups, and other methods) is prohibited. Accounts that are created solely for the purpose of advertising will be permanently banned.
Exceptions to this rule include links that are clearly and materially related to the topic at hand; for example, posting a link to a pre-registration page for a tournament is acceptable, as is linking to a personal site featuring one's artwork in a relevant thread. Nothing may be sold at all through this forum, and if in doubt about whether some content is permissible under this rule, contact Werekill.
* Advertising violation, minor - 50 points, 5 days
* Advertising violation, major - Permanent ban, subject to administrator's discretion
5. Signature Rules
Signatures may not excessively stretch the page horizontally and may not exceed 200px in height. Text signatures should be around the same height as well.
* Signature Violation - 25 points, 3 days
6. Respect Copyright
Posts that violate or incite others to violate the law are not allowed. This includes (but is not limited to) requesting, providing, or instructing how to find, create, or use illegal copies of copyrighted software and related applications (including ROMs).
Be respectful of copyright law in your posts. Reproducing substantive portions of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright owner is prohibited.
* Copyright Violation - 75 points, 14 days
7. No Alternate or Impersonator Accounts
Individuals are prohibited from holding more than one account without express, advance permission from the staff. Alternate accounts may be banned without warning. Any infractions that are issued to alternate accounts may be reissued to the corresponding primary account, in addition to other punishments. Do not create a new account to get around a ban or other punishment; these punishments will simply be extended or made permanent.
Accounts created to impersonate other individuals or entities are not permitted.
8. Use an Appropriate Avatar
Avatars may not contain any inappropriate material as described above in rule #3, including words that would otherwise be censored. If your avatar violates either of these rules, a staff member shall contact you about removing it and replacing it with one that is more appropriate. Repeated violations may result in the loss of your custom avatar.
Animated avatars ARE allowed.
9. The posting of Modifications to Super Smash Bros. Crusade is 100% strictly prohibited. Infractions will be at an administrators consent.
If you have any questions that are not covered by the rules above, please contact me via PM.
