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Rules
Dec 8, 2006 7:00:21 GMT -5
Post by Tony Foxx on Dec 8, 2006 7:00:21 GMT -5
We had a list of rules posted, but an admin at another forum made a good point. His point was Posting rules only serves to give trolls a target. Good point, so here's the deal. I'm assuming that we are all adults. I'm assuming that we all know how to act in public. I also assume that if an adult doesn't know how to act like a human, there isn't too much anyone can do for them in a forum.
Police yourselves people. If Free Speech and expression means anything to you, you'll be responsible with your first amendment right. In other words, it's going to be up to you to make this these forums work. Everyone has access to an important tool to help keep up with who's who. All Members can see SIPs. That way, no one has to rely on the Mods to see who's who, or who's using a proxie or whatever.
Also please remember that this is the internet. Don't lose sight of the fact this is only another message board. Enjoy yourselves, make it work.
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Rules
Dec 8, 2006 7:01:47 GMT -5
Post by Tony Foxx on Dec 8, 2006 7:01:47 GMT -5
Moderator Rules:
Me and wtf are the the Mods here. Most of you know what you're going to get.
Neither me or wtf will nag your to behave or cease with dysfunctional behavior. If a vicious flame war breaks out, we reserve right to preserve the forum if boardhost becomes involved.
Neither me or wtf will send you unsolicited e mails or IMs threatening other users with forum admin functions. If either me or wtf has to deal with an issue with another member, we will do so in PM, e mail, or somewhere out of the public view. With Guests, we'll do our best to handle issues in private.
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Rules
Dec 8, 2006 7:04:49 GMT -5
Post by Tony Foxx on Dec 8, 2006 7:04:49 GMT -5
What You Can Do
Fairly much anything you want. If it comes down to real nasty and vicious flames, we have a Private forum located off host that posts of that nature might be sent to. If so the relevant parties will be sent the URL in Private. I only do that to give me a way to preserve this forum without having to censor either side in the flame wars that occur from time to time.
Threaten to kill Mitey Whitey. Look at this forum and it's history. Look at his history. I think we can all agree he deserves to die.
You can use images of public figures
You can doctor pictures of public officials, or other public figures, within reason. No animated sexual organs. Our infamous piss on you guy is about as far as the envelope can be pushed with animation and body functions. Please, Let's try to be somewhat tasteful with our freedom.
You can use images of other users but only with the users consent. You can doctor such images with consent of the user.
You can post e mail if it's okay with the writer.
You can CCP material into this forum from other sites. We ask that you do not alter it, and that you give credit to the writer.
You can CCP what you see on this forum to other sites. We ask that you give credit to the writer and please don't alter it.
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Rules
Jul 29, 2008 8:28:43 GMT -5
Post by Steady Micro Aggressor on Jul 29, 2008 8:28:43 GMT -5
Free speech is protected in the US (if not most other places), but some speech is illegal everywhere. If you engage in libel, defamation, copyright infringement or violent threats, be prepared to face the consequences. Politics12345 will cooperate with law enforcement officials investigating any crime.
Civil Complaints will dealt with on a case by case basis. If you feel you have been slandered, libeled, or if your copywritten intellectual property is being illegally used, contact admin or Staff. If our cracked legal teams considers your complaint valid, you will be instructed where your notarized complaint can be mailed via the US postal service. Once a valid complaint is received via snail mail, we will quickly remove the offending threads. We will not ban the users from this forum. It's not our obligation to carry out your vengence. If the day ever occurs where two idiots actually sue each other for what gets posted in this forum, you best believe I will give a play by play for all to remember in the drama thread.
Hate speech is callous, rude, hurtful, uncivil, idiotic, and mean, but it's not illegal. Don't come crying to The Mods about hate speech or pitch drama fits about it. You'll be ignored by the Mods and ridiculed by other users, and possibly the Mods.
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Jul 29, 2008 11:58:40 GMT -5
Post by wtf on Jul 29, 2008 11:58:40 GMT -5
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