Pokestadium Rules
Jul 13, 2014 12:00:00 GMT
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PokeStadium Owner Ash, heartbreaker, and 1 more like this
Post by PokeStadium Owner Ash on Jul 13, 2014 12:00:00 GMT
Forum Rules
Our rules system is based on handing out warnings if you break any rules. Whenever you get warned, you receive a certain amount of points that expire after 4 months. If you accumulate too many unexpired warning points at the same time, your account will be banned (explained more at the end of this post).
Below is a list of all our rules and a guideline for how many warning points you could get for breaking a specific rule. It is up to the Moderators to decide how many warning points you get and you will generally get more points if you repeatedly break the same rules and show no willingness to improve.
1. Do not spam 1 point
Spamming is when you make meaningless posts that contribute nothing to the topic or discussion at hand.
Posting messages in another language than English is also considered spam.
Avoid choosing misleading topic titles for the sake of drawing attention.
Spamming includes "mini-modding", when you post to tell that another member has broken the rules. Use the report button instead.
2. Make an effort to use proper spelling and grammar 1 point
Avoid using chatspeak, posting in all caps and using an excessive amount of emoticons and exclamation marks.
While we don't require you to have perfect spelling and grammar, you should at least put some effort into it. Using a spellchecker would be of great help here.
3. Be respectful towards others and have a positive attitude 1 - 3 points
Harassing, bashing and bullying other members is not tolerated, including retaliating to such behavior in similar fashion. You can be critical of someone else's opinion and argue against it, as long as you avoid launching personal attacks.
Do not use vulgar or offensive words.
Racist, sexist, homophobic, ignorant and hateful comments are also not tolerated.
Do not troll. Trolling is when you post with the intent of provoking other members or generating controversy. This includes pretending to be dumb.
Be positive. Do not spread negativity and avoid being elitist and arrogant.
4. Do not post inappropriate content 3 points - 5 points; permanent ban if joining to post such material
Do not give out any personal information about other members. If they want to share any information, they have to do it themselves.
Do not distribute or post links to illegal material, including ROMs.
Do not post any pornographic or shocking material.
5. Do not unsolicitedly advertise other websites 1 point; permanent ban if joining to advertise
Creating topics to advertise other websites is not allowed. Links to other websites can be provided if they're relevant to the discussion.
The only place to advertise something is in your signature.
Joining Pokestadium solely for advertising is not allowed.
6. Do not discuss warnings and bans 5 points
These matters are between the affected member and the Moderators or Administrator. Don't ask about these issue or act as a middleman for a banned member.
7. Do not create multiple accounts other accounts banned; punishment for main account is generally a permanent ban
You are only allowed to create one account on Pokestadium. If you have any other accounts created previously before this rule was in place, do not use those accounts.
If you have other people in your house who want to be members on Pokestadium, please notify an Administrator.
8. Do not steal other people's artwork or impersonate others 3 - 5 points
You should not copy other people's sprites or drawings without their permission.
Do not impersonate another member and do not use their avatar unless you are given permission.
9. You need to be at least 13 years old to have an account at Pokestadium account removed
This is due to an American federal law called the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. If we find out that you are under 13 and you have an account here, your account will be removed. You are welcome back when you are 13 though.
10. Special cases not covered above up to the Moderators
There will eventually be situations where unwanted behavior isn't covered by the rules above. In these situations, it is to the Moderators and Administrator to determine what to do.
Warning Points
10 points will lead to a 2 week ban.
15 points will lead to a 1 month ban.
20 points will lead to a permanent ban.
Signature Rules
If you break any signature rules, you will be notified about this and we will disable your signature until it complies with the rules again. Failing to follow the signature rules multiple times in a row without showing the willingness to learn the rules will lead to us removing your ability to have a signature on Pokestadium for 4 months.
1. Your signature cannot be higher than 200px in total and it cannot contain more than 5 images.
2. The total size of all the images added together in your signature cannot exceed 500 KB.
3. Although animated gifs are allowed, do not use rapidly changing or blinking gifs.
Our rules system is based on handing out warnings if you break any rules. Whenever you get warned, you receive a certain amount of points that expire after 4 months. If you accumulate too many unexpired warning points at the same time, your account will be banned (explained more at the end of this post).
Below is a list of all our rules and a guideline for how many warning points you could get for breaking a specific rule. It is up to the Moderators to decide how many warning points you get and you will generally get more points if you repeatedly break the same rules and show no willingness to improve.
1. Do not spam 1 point
Spamming is when you make meaningless posts that contribute nothing to the topic or discussion at hand.
Posting messages in another language than English is also considered spam.
Avoid choosing misleading topic titles for the sake of drawing attention.
Spamming includes "mini-modding", when you post to tell that another member has broken the rules. Use the report button instead.
2. Make an effort to use proper spelling and grammar 1 point
Avoid using chatspeak, posting in all caps and using an excessive amount of emoticons and exclamation marks.
While we don't require you to have perfect spelling and grammar, you should at least put some effort into it. Using a spellchecker would be of great help here.
3. Be respectful towards others and have a positive attitude 1 - 3 points
Harassing, bashing and bullying other members is not tolerated, including retaliating to such behavior in similar fashion. You can be critical of someone else's opinion and argue against it, as long as you avoid launching personal attacks.
Do not use vulgar or offensive words.
Racist, sexist, homophobic, ignorant and hateful comments are also not tolerated.
Do not troll. Trolling is when you post with the intent of provoking other members or generating controversy. This includes pretending to be dumb.
Be positive. Do not spread negativity and avoid being elitist and arrogant.
4. Do not post inappropriate content 3 points - 5 points; permanent ban if joining to post such material
Do not give out any personal information about other members. If they want to share any information, they have to do it themselves.
Do not distribute or post links to illegal material, including ROMs.
Do not post any pornographic or shocking material.
5. Do not unsolicitedly advertise other websites 1 point; permanent ban if joining to advertise
Creating topics to advertise other websites is not allowed. Links to other websites can be provided if they're relevant to the discussion.
The only place to advertise something is in your signature.
Joining Pokestadium solely for advertising is not allowed.
6. Do not discuss warnings and bans 5 points
These matters are between the affected member and the Moderators or Administrator. Don't ask about these issue or act as a middleman for a banned member.
7. Do not create multiple accounts other accounts banned; punishment for main account is generally a permanent ban
You are only allowed to create one account on Pokestadium. If you have any other accounts created previously before this rule was in place, do not use those accounts.
If you have other people in your house who want to be members on Pokestadium, please notify an Administrator.
8. Do not steal other people's artwork or impersonate others 3 - 5 points
You should not copy other people's sprites or drawings without their permission.
Do not impersonate another member and do not use their avatar unless you are given permission.
9. You need to be at least 13 years old to have an account at Pokestadium account removed
This is due to an American federal law called the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. If we find out that you are under 13 and you have an account here, your account will be removed. You are welcome back when you are 13 though.
10. Special cases not covered above up to the Moderators
There will eventually be situations where unwanted behavior isn't covered by the rules above. In these situations, it is to the Moderators and Administrator to determine what to do.
Warning Points
10 points will lead to a 2 week ban.
15 points will lead to a 1 month ban.
20 points will lead to a permanent ban.
Signature Rules
If you break any signature rules, you will be notified about this and we will disable your signature until it complies with the rules again. Failing to follow the signature rules multiple times in a row without showing the willingness to learn the rules will lead to us removing your ability to have a signature on Pokestadium for 4 months.
1. Your signature cannot be higher than 200px in total and it cannot contain more than 5 images.
2. The total size of all the images added together in your signature cannot exceed 500 KB.
3. Although animated gifs are allowed, do not use rapidly changing or blinking gifs.
