Joeychgo
03-04-2005, 08:38 PM
Found this set of Forum Rules. I think its pretty good, straight forward and to the point.
We want to continually grow and keep the Webmaster-Talk forum as a leading site and top forum for webmasters; a place where members can learn, share, and master the web together!
In order for us all to enjoy our visits to Webmaster-Talk, a few rules need to be placed and followed. They are as follows:
No Spamming
Spamming is characterized by the initiation of threads or posts that contribute nothing to a forum, be it off topic or on topic. Examples include: empty posts, posts with few words that have no relation to the current thread or discussion and those posts that state they are spam, either to annoy or increase a member's post count. This determination is made by the forum Moderator or Administrator and is not up for discussion.
No Affiliate/Referral Links
Affiliate links give posters an unfair advantage over others. As well, affiliate links may lead to false representation simply in the effort to gain a lead or referral. Therefore, Affiliate links will be modified or deleted.
No Adult Links
Adult links are not allowed. If there is a doubt about a link, do NOT post it. You may PM an admin for clarification about specific links. All adult links will be deleted.
Keep Things Legal
Do not post links to Warez or Illegal Software. This includes linking to illegal downloads of not only software, but copyrighted images that must be purchased, movies, and other items being illegally distributed.
Zero Profanity
While profanity, when used properly, is an effective way of conveying emotion and/or thoughts, when abused it can be detrimental and offensive. Please keep in mind that we do have young people and people from all areas browsing these forums. Therefore, no profanity should be used. If used, it will be edited.
Be Respectful!
No Flames of any kind against a member, or group of members. Flames are considered a deliberate personal attack on another member or group of members. Having a difference of opinion is fine, but if it gets out of hand and turns into a fight to get the biggest jab at the other person, then its gone too far.
If you are a long-standing member, act like one. Lead by example and assist other newer members rather then attacking them. We look upon our veteran members to use this opportunity to teach the newer members the appropriate way to use these message boards.
Treat new members with respect, and visa versa. You were new at one point, as was everyone else. Please treat newcomers to the forums with respect, and new members should treat everyone else the same way.
Stay on Topic
Posts in a particular forum need try and stay on topic. If you want to talk about something that is drastically removed from the topic of a forum, please take it to another, correct topic. We welcome most general conversation in the "Shoot the Breeze" forum.
Signature Use
The signature is your personal space to use for favorite quotes, links, web sites, etc.
Lines
The maximum number of lines is 4 using the smallest text size only (size=1). A maximum of 3 lines using size 2 text, a maxium of 1 line using size 3 text. Using text larger than 3 is not allowed in sigs. The line count includes empty lines for spacing.
Images & Scripts
Images and/or scripts are not allowed in signatures.
Text
The text in your signature must abide by all rules and be non-offensive to the other members. You may post links to your site(s) or favorite site(s). Affiliate links and referral links are allowed only in signatures.
Image use
We have disabled the use of images in signatures and posts.
No Avatar, Custom Title, and/or Username Changing Abuse
These are a luxury and abuse of them will result in them being lost.
Private Messages
You must make at least 5 posts before you may create new messages, or reply to any messages you receive. This is to reduce the amount of PM spam.
User statuses are updated hourly, so once you gain your 5 posts you will probably have to wait a little while.
Specific Forum Rules
Some forums have their own set of rules. To post in these forums you must read the rules to that forum. If you have not read the rules for that forum, you will get an error message asking you to do so.
Enjoy yourself!
We want to continually grow and keep the Webmaster-Talk forum as a leading site and top forum for webmasters; a place where members can learn, share, and master the web together!
In order for us all to enjoy our visits to Webmaster-Talk, a few rules need to be placed and followed. They are as follows:
No Spamming
Spamming is characterized by the initiation of threads or posts that contribute nothing to a forum, be it off topic or on topic. Examples include: empty posts, posts with few words that have no relation to the current thread or discussion and those posts that state they are spam, either to annoy or increase a member's post count. This determination is made by the forum Moderator or Administrator and is not up for discussion.
No Affiliate/Referral Links
Affiliate links give posters an unfair advantage over others. As well, affiliate links may lead to false representation simply in the effort to gain a lead or referral. Therefore, Affiliate links will be modified or deleted.
No Adult Links
Adult links are not allowed. If there is a doubt about a link, do NOT post it. You may PM an admin for clarification about specific links. All adult links will be deleted.
Keep Things Legal
Do not post links to Warez or Illegal Software. This includes linking to illegal downloads of not only software, but copyrighted images that must be purchased, movies, and other items being illegally distributed.
Zero Profanity
While profanity, when used properly, is an effective way of conveying emotion and/or thoughts, when abused it can be detrimental and offensive. Please keep in mind that we do have young people and people from all areas browsing these forums. Therefore, no profanity should be used. If used, it will be edited.
Be Respectful!
No Flames of any kind against a member, or group of members. Flames are considered a deliberate personal attack on another member or group of members. Having a difference of opinion is fine, but if it gets out of hand and turns into a fight to get the biggest jab at the other person, then its gone too far.
If you are a long-standing member, act like one. Lead by example and assist other newer members rather then attacking them. We look upon our veteran members to use this opportunity to teach the newer members the appropriate way to use these message boards.
Treat new members with respect, and visa versa. You were new at one point, as was everyone else. Please treat newcomers to the forums with respect, and new members should treat everyone else the same way.
Stay on Topic
Posts in a particular forum need try and stay on topic. If you want to talk about something that is drastically removed from the topic of a forum, please take it to another, correct topic. We welcome most general conversation in the "Shoot the Breeze" forum.
Signature Use
The signature is your personal space to use for favorite quotes, links, web sites, etc.
Lines
The maximum number of lines is 4 using the smallest text size only (size=1). A maximum of 3 lines using size 2 text, a maxium of 1 line using size 3 text. Using text larger than 3 is not allowed in sigs. The line count includes empty lines for spacing.
Images & Scripts
Images and/or scripts are not allowed in signatures.
Text
The text in your signature must abide by all rules and be non-offensive to the other members. You may post links to your site(s) or favorite site(s). Affiliate links and referral links are allowed only in signatures.
Image use
We have disabled the use of images in signatures and posts.
No Avatar, Custom Title, and/or Username Changing Abuse
These are a luxury and abuse of them will result in them being lost.
Private Messages
You must make at least 5 posts before you may create new messages, or reply to any messages you receive. This is to reduce the amount of PM spam.
User statuses are updated hourly, so once you gain your 5 posts you will probably have to wait a little while.
Specific Forum Rules
Some forums have their own set of rules. To post in these forums you must read the rules to that forum. If you have not read the rules for that forum, you will get an error message asking you to do so.
Enjoy yourself!
