FORUM RULES !!

[VANIR ACADEMY ADMIN !!]

the ( F O R U M ) rules !!

Before using your forum account, please read and understand the board rules and guidelines. Posting in the forums means that you agree to these guidelines and vow to obey them at all times. It also means that you are aware of the penalties that come with breaking the rules and acknowledge them as valid and reasonable.

The VA Community Forum was made to give members a relaxed, friendly, and productive environment to gather in and interact with each other. In order to achieve and maintain this setting, we implement the following guidelines:

rules ( O F ) CONDUCT !!

So first of all, read before you post in a thread. No one wants to see a post that has nothing to do with the topic at hand. That's not good. Try to know the search button please. It's your best friend here. Especially with questions that might already have answers. Don't worry, it's just the button between "FAQ" and "MEMBERS" in the navigation bar. Don't forget to exercise common sense with everything you do. You aren't a 10 year old who doesn't understand what we do anyway. On and on the subject of posting, try not to use too many flashy/overly abusive language. That's a no-no, even for some of your admins who like using words like that. Keep feedback constructive and straightforward, but don't be too mean to who you're giving your feedback too. And with that point in mind, be civil and respect the opinions of others. If you get a bad critic of a post, don't try to tear out that person's eyes. They might be telling the truth, you know! Oh, and another added note, try not to go off-topic. It works in conjunction with our first rule. If you want to talk about anything other than roleplay, then go post in the Off-topic Discussions. It was made for that purpose. Don't forget to respect the authority of the moderators and administrators, please. They work hard and by pissing them off, you're just going to get them to do stuff to you. Oh, and one more thing, don't share forum accounts. That's all.

forum ( N A M E ) RULES !!

We're done with conduct, now let's go to something that most people don't really bother to check with. Member names. Silly huh? No, not really. Firstly, when you get your character approved, capitalize your name when you finally change it to mirror your character's name. It looks prettier plus it won't be hard to know who your character is. Avoid the following:


• Avoid impersonating forum moderators and administrators
  
• Avoid using major religions/religious figures
  
• Avoid using names that involve illegal drugs and other criminal activities
  
• Avoid indecent and vulgar words
  
• Avoid offensive names
  
• Avoid long names that clutter the board

This guide would explain, but that might take ten or more threads. They're just common sense, okay?

message ( P O S T I N G ) RULES !!

FLAMING - Insults and offensive comments, especially those that aim to deceive others and incite fights, will not be tolerated. Flame threads only destroy healthy relationships and positive interaction in the community.
Penalty
1st offense ~ thread lock
2nd offense ~ 5 days ban
3rd offense ~ account ban


SPAMMING - Posting pointless, unrelated, or redundant comments is called spamming and may appear in the form of bumping, double posting, and cross posting. Spamming only clutters the forums and makes discussions confusing.

Bumping ~ Posting unnecessary comments in order to keep a thread on top.
Double Posting ~ multiple or repeated posting to increase post count
Cross Posting ~ posting on multiple sections and/or threads. If you are unsure on where to post, choose the single most appropriate section of the forum.
Penalty
1st offense ~ delete spam posts
2nd offense ~ 3 days ban
3rd offense ~ account ban


HARASSMENT - Relentless posting of offensive, judgmental, racist, sexist, or unfounded comments and accusations against other forumers, or groups of people is strictly prohibited. Again, we must treat this forum as a venue for fostering camaraderie among community members. There are proper sections in the forums for your complaints and reports.
Penalty
1st offense ~ thread lock
2nd offense ~ 5 days ban
3rd offense ~ account ban


PLAGIARISM - Defined as claiming any written work that is/was made by another person. Plagiarism is one of the most heinous crimes a person can commit against his fellow writer, especially if the accuse denies his crime. The forum will take plagiarism seriously, one admin will make sure plagiarists pay.
Penalty
1st offense ~ account ban


IMPERSONATION - Pretending or claiming to be an existing Forum Administrators, or forum staff with the intent of abusing their influence, authority, or privileges is highly condemned in the forums.
Penalty
1st offense ~ account ban


LEET LANGUAGE AND ALL CAPS - USE OF CAPITAL LETTERS in a post is discouraged. You can emphasize a particular word, a subject or sentence for clarification and emphasizing a point but not the whole or majority of the post.
Penalty
1st offense ~ send warning
2nd offense ~ delete all posts


PERSONAL INFORMATION - Posting personal information without the consent of the person or people concerned will be deleted. This includes but is not limited to email address, contact number, photos and account information.
Penalty
1st offense ~ delete thread
2nd offense ~ 3 days ban
3rd offense ~ 5 days ban


PERSONAL AFFAIRS - Personal issues and problems concerning other community members or their friends/relatives must not be fought out in the forums. Also, personal transactions that are not related to the topic must be sent through private message or other means other than forum posting. Involving others in your personal disputes will not benefit the community.
Penalty
1st Offense ~ delete posts / all posts


MAJOR RELIGIONS / RELIGIOUS FIGURES - Posts that include clear or masked language and/or link that negatively portray major religions or religious figures will be penalized.
Penalty
1st offense ~ thread lock
2nd offense ~ 1 day ban
3rd offense ~ 3 to 5 days ban


PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS - Posts, threads, and/or links that promote sexual acts will be removed immediately. Keep in mind that the our forum community is open for all ages.
Penalty
1st offense ~ 3 days ban
2nd offense ~ 5 days ban
3rd offense ~ account ban


I'm Leaving/Quitting - This includes posts or threads that rants unconstructively. I'm Leaving/Quitting threads/posts are automatically removed due to unavoidable flames that might follow. You may be able to voice out your concern if we communicate in a mature manner.

Some additional rules are:

• Unnecessary posts and threads will be immediately DELETED.
  
• Any attempt to get around the rules will be penalized.
  
• Caught violators should be reported on the Detention Hall forums for evaluation.
  
• Repeat violators of the forum guidelines will be warned first before enforcing account ban or deletion.
  
• Forum Administrators reserve the right to ban a member, modify/delete posts and/or thread that are deemed irrelevant and/or abusive, and violates the board rules.
  
• The administrators of this site together with the forum moderators reserve the right to access and view all materials, edit the subject of a post, move topics, clarify and delete all materials deemed inappropriate or disruptive. There will also be periodic maintenance of the forums to minimize the clutter resulting from too many threads and useless posts.
  
• Claiming ignorance is not an excuse for violating the forum guidelines. Rules are subject to the interpretation of the Admins/Moderators. If you have issues or problems concerning our services, policies, or staff, please use a personal message system of the forums or email one of the Forum Administrators/Moderators for assistance.

We take serious concerns to heart and will do our best to address them.

Thanks,
Vanir Academy RPG Management