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Scotia650 -> Posting (1/27/2005 10:27:40 AM)
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Many people don't read the Acceptable Use Policy. This version of the rules is intended to be easy to find, remember and follow.
[sm=icon_arrow.gif] USE YOUR BRAIN Before you use your keyboard. "Sharing your thoughts" means that you need thoughts to share. If you're not adding something to the discussion, even a good joke, then don't post.
[sm=icon_arrow.gif] NO SWEARING If you wouldn't say it to your parents, don't say it here.
[sm=icon_arrow.gif] NO SLOW CHATTING If you have a specific question to ask somebody, use a PM. Don't fill other people's threads - even your own threads - with pointless babble. That's what AIM/MSN/etc. are for. Do you really want 14,000 other members to see just how inane you are?
[sm=icon_arrow.gif] NO SEX Or at least minimize it. If you can't see it at a public beach, you shouldn't post it here. And refer to Rule #1 and #2 before you post anything sexual in nature.
[sm=icon_arrow.gif] USE ENGLISH TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY There's nothing wrong with ignorance - it can be fixed. But actively trying to look illiterate, and taking pride in your ignorance is not forgivable. Funny thing - it's always u ppl that spel like ur azn homie driftin stuntaz 4eva that whine the most about how all of us "haterz" don't respect you. Coincidence? I think not.
[sm=icon_arrow.gif] SHOW COMMON COURTESY Disagreements are fine. But disagreeing with someone doesn't automatically make them a **** or a moron or worse. With the smallest effort you can explain why you don't like the item under debate without immediately insulting the other person for liking it. If you expect people to respect your opinion, you better be able to A) back it up with some reasoning, and B) respect theirs if they can.
[image]http://www.thegamesvillage.com/forums/upfiles/smiley/icon_arrow.gif[/image] NO TROLLING In Internet terminology, a troll is someone who comes into an established community such as an online discussion forum, and posts inflammatory, rude or offensive messages designed to annoy and antagonize the existing members or disrupt the flow of discussion.
These rules summarize what's in the Acceptable Use Policy and what should be civilized behaviour in this forum. The 'net is full of places where you can go and be a brain-dead flame whore if that's what you want to be. Just don't do it here.
There will always be spirited debates. Sometimes people are going to be incredibly stupid and need a spanking. Not every post is going to be a work of literature. All of that is OK. A relaxed atmosphere is great, but let's all try to keep it a friendly atmosphere, and let's all try to post things that are actually worth reading.
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