Post by Katie* on Feb 18, 2004 21:46:33 GMT -5
Code of Conduct
We have a forum Code of Conduct (COC), to keep the forums running smoothly, neat, clean and a great place to be. I would strongly advise those who do not agree with these simple 'guidelines' not to join. Thank-you and enjoy!
Disclaimer: Team Nicole
Avoid Posting Fluff
A fluff posting is a post that adds no value to the site, wastes space, and is distracting to a reader. If you are going to say a few words in a post make sure they are worthy, 'lol' is not worth of a post by itself, 'thank-you for the information' of course is. I may do something to solve this constant forum problem at a later date.
Don't Bump Topics
Bumping a topic is when some one posts fluff so that the forum goes back to the top of the list, if the topic is of no longer intrest to anyone, why not leave it to be, it's rather annoying if you do decide to bump a topic!
Don't Post Consecutively
I don't know about anyone else but when someone is getting me on my nerves on the internet is because they are posting, post, after post, after post, and each post contains a word, like n/m or lol. It's annoying! If you are replying to different people (using the quote button) that is a different story, but please (unless it is an accident and you press the post button twice), I do not want to see post after post by the same person!
Be Civil
No one likes to be flammed... so don't do it. It is extremely rude, and I will remove you without warning. Keep the cursing to a minimum, unless it is in a fan fiction and there is a rating, depending on the language used (this is including sexual remarks, ext.)
DON'T SHOUT AT US!
Typing in uppercase is viewed as shouting, and unless you intend it to be viewed as that, type as normally as you can. If you get others replying to your posts and things begin to get heated, remember you have been forwarned.
Title Your Topic Properly
When you start a topic, after you've checked to see if anybody else has posted the same information or question, make sure the title is descriptive. If you title your topic as 'OMG!!' you may attract people but if you may annoy people if all you wanted to say was 'I'm happy'. This is a community and we all need help finding information quickly. If you don't title your topic properly, don't expect to get valuable replies, you only have yourself to blame.
Spelling/Editing
If you realize you have made a spelling error in your work... edit it! Try your best when writing or replying in a topic, and when you title your topic, use capitals when needed.
Check on occasion for updates, as problems do occur.
We have a forum Code of Conduct (COC), to keep the forums running smoothly, neat, clean and a great place to be. I would strongly advise those who do not agree with these simple 'guidelines' not to join. Thank-you and enjoy!
Disclaimer: Team Nicole
Avoid Posting Fluff
A fluff posting is a post that adds no value to the site, wastes space, and is distracting to a reader. If you are going to say a few words in a post make sure they are worthy, 'lol' is not worth of a post by itself, 'thank-you for the information' of course is. I may do something to solve this constant forum problem at a later date.
Don't Bump Topics
Bumping a topic is when some one posts fluff so that the forum goes back to the top of the list, if the topic is of no longer intrest to anyone, why not leave it to be, it's rather annoying if you do decide to bump a topic!
Don't Post Consecutively
I don't know about anyone else but when someone is getting me on my nerves on the internet is because they are posting, post, after post, after post, and each post contains a word, like n/m or lol. It's annoying! If you are replying to different people (using the quote button) that is a different story, but please (unless it is an accident and you press the post button twice), I do not want to see post after post by the same person!
Be Civil
No one likes to be flammed... so don't do it. It is extremely rude, and I will remove you without warning. Keep the cursing to a minimum, unless it is in a fan fiction and there is a rating, depending on the language used (this is including sexual remarks, ext.)
DON'T SHOUT AT US!
Typing in uppercase is viewed as shouting, and unless you intend it to be viewed as that, type as normally as you can. If you get others replying to your posts and things begin to get heated, remember you have been forwarned.
Title Your Topic Properly
When you start a topic, after you've checked to see if anybody else has posted the same information or question, make sure the title is descriptive. If you title your topic as 'OMG!!' you may attract people but if you may annoy people if all you wanted to say was 'I'm happy'. This is a community and we all need help finding information quickly. If you don't title your topic properly, don't expect to get valuable replies, you only have yourself to blame.
Spelling/Editing
If you realize you have made a spelling error in your work... edit it! Try your best when writing or replying in a topic, and when you title your topic, use capitals when needed.
Check on occasion for updates, as problems do occur.