Forum Rules

[drgonzo3000]

The following rules and guidelines have been setup to try to keep the atmosphere on the forums friendly and civil.

The moderation staff reserves the following rights:

   1. To delete any post even if it does not violate any stated rules.
   2. To ban or suspend a member even if their post does not violate any stated rules.
   3. To lock any post even if it does not violate any stated rules.
   4. The Moderation staff reserves the right to amend or modify these Rules whenever necessary.




01) Posting and content rules

   1. NEVER post anyone's personal information. It is not acceptable and may result in your suspension.
   2. Any "for sale" posts outside of the Classifieds section will be deleted on sight.
   3. Adding content to your post to "avoid" the signature rules is not allowed.
   4. Any question that can be sufficiently answered with a yes/no or one-liner will be deleted on sight.
   5. Report improper posts as opposed to "handling" them yourself. This is what the moderation team is here for. Responding to an improper post could could have negative effects on your ability to use the forum
   6. Do not expect the moderation staff to clean up after you. As a rule we do not move threads. Threads posted in the incorrect forum will be deleted.
   7. Iframes and Javascript are not allowed.
   8. HTML that alters the board flow in any way is not allowed. Adding HTML that plays sound or loads non visual content is not allowed. 
   9. Threads/replies encouraging other illegal/unethical action will not be allowed. This also includes threads about using and/or obtaining illegal copies of copyrighted material such as software, music, videos, and sharing registration and license keys of copyrighted material.
  10. Not work safe content is not allowed.


Spamming

Spamming or intentional business advertisements by businesses are not allowed. Threads or PMs determined to be "spam" will be deleted.

Soliciting Members of this site to go join another site is also considered a form of Spam. Mentioning another site for reference or as an information source is acceptable but direct solicitation aimed at our Members to bolster some other site's Membership is inappropriate and subject to disciplinary action.


02) Signature Rules

The signature is provided to tell the members something about yourself. Signatures are not a place to put Advertising. Administration reserves the right to remove any signature they feel violates the following rules.

   1. No advertising is allowed unless you are a sanctioned sponsor.
   2. Your total signature can not be larger than a 500x250 image.
   3. Images Must be G rated and in good taste
   4. Iframes and Javascript are not allowed.
   5. HTML that alters the board flow in any way is not allowed.
   6. Adding HTML that plays sound or loads non visual content is not allowed. 


03) Avatar Rules

We reserve the right to remove any avatar we feel violates the following rules. Repeated violation could result in the of your right to a avatar.

   1. You are not allowed to place any content in your Avatar that you have been compensated for.
   2. You are not allowed to use your avatar for advertising(Except company logos)
   3. Images Must be G rated and in good taste


04) Language and Harassment

While using the occasional swear word is okay, many people are deeply offended by vulgar language. Please try to censor your language appropriately so as to not be overly offensive.  Do not use profanity in thread titles, Posts with profanity in the title will be deleted.


Flames or derogatory insults are strictly against the rules. If you disagree with another member's point of view, do so in a mature and civil manner. If you find yourself being flamed or insulted by another member, please notify a moderator and let us handle it.

Making group generalizations is strictly forbidden.

Racism, or Sexism

Threads or replies promoting or expressing intolerant views towards any group (race, religion, sexual preference) are not appropriate, and will not be allowed.

Threatening other board members

Threatening other board members will not be tolerated. This includes threats of physical violence, threats of property damage, death threats, terrorist threats, or threatening to hack another person's online identity or computer.


05) Illegal Activities

Illegal Activities

Threads/replies encouraging other illegal/unethical action will not be allowed. This also includes threads about using and/or obtaining illegal copies of copyrighted material such as software, music, videos, and sharing registration and license keys of copyrighted material.



06) Sponsor bashing


Attacking a sponsor on the board is inappropriate. If you have a complaint with a sponsor, you may post the information in the appropriate forum and show the facts pertinent to the problem at hand.


If the situation resolution seems to be totally unacceptable or completely ignored, you should contact the Board Administrator "Gonzoinc" directly with your situation.

This rule is designed to cover business practices and posts relating to a sponsors business, their products, their pricing.