Panini reporting in with another announcement concerning our forum's rules.
No, I'm not here to announce a new rule - Rather I'm here to help clarify some boundaries and illustrate how we will enforce a couple of our rules from now on. We're hoping this should explain why some things are accepted despite the rules stating otherwise. I'll go over the following rules:
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Originally Posted by The Rules
1) Off-topic posting and thread derailing will not be tolerated.
2) Spam and advertising is forbidden.
3) Discussion of Religion is not allowed at all.
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Off-topic posting and thread derailing will not be tolerated.
We consider this a minor offense now. Actually, we'll be pretty lenient on small tangents and the like. This doesn't mean that you're free to go on tangents and discuss off-topic subjects on a whim though. If a moderator makes a post to stay on topic,
you will comply. And if we notice you have a habit contributing to thread derailment, you'll also be on thin ice.
Spam and advertising is forbidden.
The only real changes worth mentioning here is that
we won't punish you for things like "unsubstantial posts" and reaction images. You're allowed to have a sense of humor so go ahead and post that image I've seen a fajillion times by now.
What we won't allow are the obvious annoyances like
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lol XD
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As for advertising - It's mostly the same. Keep it in your signature, and things like videos, music, and other media can be posted in The Studio. It's really not that difficult to post a link in your signature. Just be sure what you're advertising is forum appropriate (meaning no shock sites). We're also okay with raising awareness to fundraisers and charity websites, but if we find that the legitimacy of the site happens to be faulty - Expect us to pay you a visit.
Discussion of Religion is not allowed at all.
Currently, we're prohibiting Nintendo 3DS and PSP Vita comparison threads, but allowing people to post news about both devices. We'll do the same with religion... to some extent.
Basically, what we don't want are comments making judgements on religions. You can express your religion, make direct quotes to certain religious texts, and make a few allusions, but that is where we'll draw the line. Cross that line and you'll be warned. Ignore the warning, and you'll be met with a harsher consequence.
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And that will be all for now. Feel free to ask me any more clarifying questions.