Post by LadyShalott on Aug 31, 2010 22:43:18 GMT -6
In partnership with Pens&Needles
Here are the rules of the site. I will add and delete as I deem necessary, please follow them to the best of your ability. If you do not, there will be consequences.
1. Treat each other with respect, the same way you would want others to treat you. Absolutely no flaming. When judging fanart, fanfiction, fiction, etc, please comment with constructive criticism. And, even though we all know that we like to here people giving complements on our stuff, tell us why do you like it. Elaborating with another sentence or two won’t take too much time and it will make the creator all the more happy to hear the reasons why.
2. RESPECT this forum's mods. If they PM you about breaking the rules or some other such matter, please comply and respond with respect. If you feel that the Mod/Admin is making a mistake, please PM me, I will deal with the situation. Under no circumstances are you to talk back to the mods. It doesn't reflect well on yourself for one thing, and frankly, it won't do you any good besides being disabled for a bit. The mods are here because they want to be. So it would be great if you treat them kindly.
3. DO. NOT. SPAM. Such spamming consists of three word posts or less, or something completely off topic. And please type with literacy. It doesn't have to be much, but please try and keep spelling and grammar accordingly. bcuz typn sch as dis is cmpltly nt udrstndabl n is frned upn by dis webz. So please, to keep from annoying people out of their wits, and not being able to understand you, try and type well. And, do NOT use StIcKyCaPs as a full thread. It can be okay in some cases, such as a username, display name, and basics; and then if there's a sign in your roleplays saying something, it's okay to have the head title in Stickycaps. But anything else, no. Just no.
Here's an example.
Bad example:
ReD rOsE pArTy
ToNiGhT iN tHe DiNiNg RoOm
PlEaSe JoIn Us, FoR fUn TiMeZ!
ToNiGhT iN tHe DiNiNg RoOm
PlEaSe JoIn Us, FoR fUn TiMeZ!
Good example:
ReD rOsE pArTy
Tonight in the dining room
Please join us for fun times!
Tonight in the dining room
Please join us for fun times!
Spamming can also be considered//
1. Do not make some useless answer to every thread on a page just to be able to see your own name all over that page, or the forum.
2. Do not submit a thread more than one time. Submitting it several times is not allowed.
3/ Do not PM several people that you don't know asking them to rp, read your story/fanfic, visit your website, etc.
4. No porn, hentai, or whatever other way you can call mature subject matter/sexual content. There are certain topics of which you can enter subboards where you can post stories, or roleplays that are rated 16+ or more! And, if you have anything to post as a topic that you wouldn't specifically post if for people fifteen or under, or something of that sort, PLEASE put (16+) or (M) or (AO) or (R) in the title, to rate it accordingly! Anyone who does not, the title will be corrected. And if they continue to do this, they will receive a warning.
Also, keep in mind, we take NO responsibility for those who wonder into something rated 16+ or over. If you have an issue, please PM an moderator or Admin. And if you continue to have an issue, PM me. But, if it's labeled correctly, and you wonder into it, PMing us will do nothing, since you were completely aware of what content you were entering.
5. Language can be tolerated on here. But please refrain from using it as much as possible when out of character. It is alright if you have a fanfic or roleplay that uses it, but please make sure it's rated accordingly before you post it. If you have an issue with knowing which label to put in your story or roleplay or title if it contains an certain use of language, please click here for the link provided.
If you're still confused, please PM a mod/admin, or me.
6. Avatars can not be any larger than 100x100, and signature avatars cannot be any larger than 600x288 (width/height). If you want any Premade signatures or avatars, please click here for the link provided.
7. Do not double post unless it is absolutely necessary. There is a neat edit button ('Modify') that you can use if you've made any typo/mistakes.
8. Do not HOTLINK to another person's site. Doing so means you are using up their bandwidth, and bandwidth equals money coming out of their pocket. If you are uploading pics or files, upload them to your own server or use such services as Photobucket, MegaUpload, etc.
9. Do not use ALL CAPS in your username/display name. And do not use something offensive or inappropriate.
10. Racism and discrimination ARE COMPLETELY AGAINST THE RULES. This includes the use of "gay" or words relating to the homosexual sexuality in a negative way of speaking. This rule will be enforced very strongly as all races and sexual orientation should be respected. This also goes for the use of the term "Nazi". Problems in this area will result in an extended account disabling.
11. Acting in a prejudiced/biased manner on Ouran High Roleplays is in NO WAY accepted. (This ties back to rule number ten.)
12. Illegal content of any kind and negative symbols are not allowed, this also goes for ways to hack.
13. You agree not to steal/take/borrow any pictures/text/content/work that is not yours on this site without written consent from our staff or the author. By submitting YOUR OWN work to OHR, you give us permission to read and view it as we please. If you do not wish to let everyone read it, then don't post it.
14. Hacking, attempting to hack, anything even pertaining to using someone else's account or trying to hack this site is strictly forbidden. Anyone found exploiting a bug to their advantage or to another users disadvantage will be banned immediately. If you have knowledge of a bug, it is your responsibility to report it to the admins or mods. Failing to do so in a timely manner (meaning the moment you realize there is a bug) is also unapproved of. Waiting days, weeks, or months is not considered a timely manner. You will not get in trouble if the bug is submitted in a timely manner.
15. Ouran High Roleplays cannot be held responsible or guaranteed that files a user may give you are free from infection or viruses, worms, Trojan horses or any other code that manifests contaminating or destructive properties. You are the one who opens these, at will.
16. NEVER give your password to ANYONE. An administrator does not need you telling them your password as well. IN THE EVENT THAT PASSWORD PROBLEMS OCCUR, try contacting us through the guest page. We also STRONGLY urge people not to give out personal information anywhere on the site and reserve the right to delete/remove any personal information. Examples of personal information are, but not limited to: phone numbers, street addresses, social security numbers, driver license numbers, etc. Anyone who fails to do so will be temporary disabled from the site.
17. You are in no way able to raise fundraisers or anything of the sort on OHR. This is to keep people from being scammed or hurt..
18. You are not to let anyone on your account under any circumstances, only ONE account per person. And only ONE person per account.
19. We have a ZERO tolerance for bullying. Bullying can take on many forms and can sometimes be subtle. If we find any users blatantly bullying users any where on the sight, you will be banned immediately. If we see things that resemble bullying but are not so overt, you will receive a warning, second a disabling for a so-an-so amount of days, and if the behavior continues you will be banned.
Cyber bullying is very frowned upon. And if any of the staff catches you doing this, we will have no mercy.
If you have any questions, please owl me or a mod/admin.