The Code of Conduct for this forum as outlined below:
.: The Do Not's :.
Please note that breaking any of the following will NOT be tolerated and may result in a ban.
No Spamming
Spamming is considered to be posts that add absolutely nothing to the discussion that is going on at that time, in other words, off-topic posts. Examples: "LOL, that's awesome!", "You're stupid", "Yeah he's right", or even "Thank you." Don't forget, most one-liners and one-worded posts are considered spams. Remember, Neoseeker is NOT a personal chatroom.
No Flooding
Flooding happens most of the time when you get overexcited and tend to post in every single thread in the forum. Most of the time all these posts are spam. Do not do this, unless ALL of your posts are constructive/helpful. Otherwise, flooding is against the rules.
No Double Posting
Double posting occurs when you happen to post twice in a row. If you're a member, there's no excuse if you double post. There's an edit button under each post. USE IT!
No Flaming
Please don't flame other members. Flaming occurs when one yells at someone else on the forum, or puts them down. Using all caps can also seen as a type of flaming once in a while. If you don't like what a person said, take it to PMs. DO NOT post your 'comment' in the corresponding thread. Please note that flaming is one of the biggest reasons of people getting banned. DON'T DO IT!
No Advertising
Advertising is defined as posting a website on the forum and then tell the members of neoseker to visit it. It is against the Rules and will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Advertising WILL be reported and dealt with.
No Memberating
Memberating usually refers to when one acts like a moderator of a forum, when s/he isn't a moderator. Telling others what to do is considered memberating. Requesting thread closures when you're not the thread creator is also considered memberating. If you see something wrong with a post, report it. The moderators will deal with it.
No General Help Threads
General help threads are not allowed in Neoseeker. Period. Please use/create specific threads if you need any help with the game.
Do Not Abuse the Report Feature
Please don't abuse the report feature. If you see a thread created for the sole reason of spamming, REPORT THE FIRST POST ONLY and choose "SPAM" as the reason. The moderators will deal with it accordingly.
Do Not Discuss Illegal Material
Discussing about ROMs, Emulators, and other illegal material is not allowed on Neoseeker. This is because it is illegal. If you see a post that breaks this rule, please take their post out of view and try to get a mod's attention.
Do Not Use Excessive Smilies
Pretty much self-explanatory. Don't use a lot of un-needed smilies in your posts.
Do Not Bypass Ban(s)
If you are banned for whatever reasons, do not bypass it, it's that simple. If you do, and I assure you, you will be caught one way or another, it will result in a longer ban or even a permanent one.
Do Not Ask To Become A Moderator
If you display good qualities and are seen actively contributing to the forum and helping other members out, someone will take note. However, asking to become a moderator will only hurt your case.
Regarding Friend Codes (Games with Wi-Fi only)
ONLY post your Friend Codes in the appropriate thread. Do NOT create new threads asking for others to add you and vice versa.
.: The Do's :.
Stay on Topic
Most of the threads are created for a purpose. Do not stray from it.
Help Others
If someone asks a question, answer it NICELY. If you don't know the answer, simply do not post unless you've got a suggestion on how to solve the problem.
Regarding Game Threads
Game threads are all fun and they increase the forum's activity, but please ask a moderator first if it's okay to create one. Send a PM to the moderator or section moderator asking for permission with details on how the game works.
Regarding Spoilers
If you think that a post you're about to make will spoil it for others, please use the spoiler box.
code
[spoiler=Name of the spoiler]What the spoiler is about, etc.[/spoiler]
which will come out like this:
Spoiler: Name of the spoiler
What the spoiler is about, etc.
Use the Thread Index
To prevent duplicate threads, check the Thread Index before making new threads. It's there for a reason. Use it. (If there is one)
Have FUN
Forums are created to make a tighter online community. Contradictory to what you may think after reading this post, having fun IS allowed as long as you follow the rules .
total posts: 4996 GameGrep pts: 4567 since: Aug 2003
Jul 09, 09 at 9:59pm
re: Forum Rules, Thread Index, and R/F/S
Requests/Feedback/Suggestions
It seems like this place is somewhat bustling and some people would like to see it more active. I've added the R/F/S section for people to discuss ideas about the forum and what you'd like to see done. This way the ideas are visible to the public and the rest of the community rather than communicating with me privately. So feel free to use this thread.
It's only been recently that the forum received permission for an on-topic GD and there's been some requests for an off-topic one as well. Unfortunately, I won't entertain this idea just yet. There are a few requirements that I'd like to see fulfilled before I can grant permission. Here are the pre-requisites:
More discussion threads need to be added.
The forum must sustain 20+ PPD for at least 5 days.
Add a few more regular members.
Once this criteria is met, it's safe to assume that this place is well on its way to having an off-topic GD. However, do keep in mind that nothing is set in stone. Thanks.
total posts: 4996 GameGrep pts: 4567 since: Aug 2003
Jul 12, 09 at 4:23pm
re: Forum Rules, Thread Index, and R/F/S
Element said he would work on one, but seeing as he hasn't posted here yet, we can go ahead and run a contest to get a better selection. I'll go ahead and post it up.
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