Forum Posting Guidelines

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   In order to provide a fun and welcoming forum for all to enjoy, we have come up with a set of rules and guidelines for posting on this forum.  These rules must be obeyed at all times to avoid disciplinary action which may result in, but not limited to, thread(s)  locked, post(s) deleted, and/or membership(s) suspended/banned.

If you have questions on this policy, we encourage you to let us know.

Members are expected to post on topic when replying to any post, and should attempt to advance the discussion of the topic.  Posts that are "Nope, haven't heard of that," or "Wow, that sounds cool" may occasionally be appropriate, but often create a type of "clutter" that can irritate other members.
Members are expected to demonstrate respect for each other and avoid "flames" or personal attacks.  This is not to say that we cannot disagree with each other or that exchanges cannot become somewhat heated as a part of the discussion.  However, posts that include name calling, derogatory statements, or other personal attacks will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action. We're here to have fun and enjoy so if you can't say it nicely...
Members will respect other members' desires for privacy, limitations on contact between members, and topics for discussion.  Members who harass, annoy, or ignore the wishes of other members should expect to be banned.  Note that this may be extended to Instant Messaging, e-mail, or other forms of communication outside of the messaging functions of this forum if the information provided here has been used to facilitate such activities.  If you're making someone else uncomfortable and a moderator asks you to stop, we think it's serious and that it needs to be addressed.
Members are expected to handle their posts as though they were at a party with people they know and those they never met before in the same room.  While the topics we discuss may be odd for a party, the idea that this is a social forum should be present in everyone's mind.  We didn't come here to be judged, degraded, or laughed at (with - yes, at - no).
Members should feel free to try to handle any issues they encounter between themselves, however they will keep in mind that these posting guidelines extend to private messages or other communications related to this forum.  If you can't or don't wish to resolve a problem with another member directly, contact one of the moderators and explain the issue as rationally and calmly as possible.  Please also understand that it may take time for the moderators to respond, and that the moderators may not resolve the issue in the same manner that you recommend or prefer.
The moderators' say is final.  In most cases, we will discuss the issue and reach a consensus.  There are certain instances however that require immediate action.  No matter the situation, once a decision is made it will not be reversed without a moderator consensus.  Flames in public forums on the topic will not be tolerated, however you are permitted to petition the moderator staff privately (PM) in a professional manner.
If you are found to break these or any other posted rules, we'll contact you directly.  Depending on the problem, disciplinary action may be taken.  We don't want to do any of the above, but our goal is to keep this a pleasant place for everyone to visit.
Members should under no circumstances post copyrighted materials without permission at any time.  This includes, but not limited to, images, text, videos or audio.  Members will also refrain from encouraging this type illigeal activity in any public area.  This includes posts requesting the exchange or forwarding of material protected under copyright in any manner.  Members will not use this forum or any of its resources in an effort to obtain copyrighted material in a way that is not expressly authorized by the copyright holder.

We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable place to come and exchange ideas on the topics we share interests in.  Stick within the confines of these rules, and we'll all have a good time.

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pleasewrap Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Mummified Moderator Joined: Oct-08-2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 644	Topic: Forum Posting Guidelines Posted: Jan-14-2006 at 18:15
	In order to provide a fun and welcoming forum for all to enjoy, we have come up with a set of rules and guidelines for posting on this forum. These rules must be obeyed at all times to avoid disciplinary action which may result in, but not limited to, thread(s) locked, post(s) deleted, and/or membership(s) suspended/banned. If you have questions on this policy, we encourage you to let us know. Members are expected to post on topic when replying to any post, and should attempt to advance the discussion of the topic. Posts that are "Nope, haven't heard of that," or "Wow, that sounds cool" may occasionally be appropriate, but often create a type of "clutter" that can irritate other members. Members are expected to demonstrate respect for each other and avoid "flames" or personal attacks. This is not to say that we cannot disagree with each other or that exchanges cannot become somewhat heated as a part of the discussion. However, posts that include name calling, derogatory statements, or other personal attacks will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action. We're here to have fun and enjoy so if you can't say it nicely... Members will respect other members' desires for privacy, limitations on contact between members, and topics for discussion. Members who harass, annoy, or ignore the wishes of other members should expect to be banned. Note that this may be extended to Instant Messaging, e-mail, or other forms of communication outside of the messaging functions of this forum if the information provided here has been used to facilitate such activities. If you're making someone else uncomfortable and a moderator asks you to stop, we think it's serious and that it needs to be addressed. Members are expected to handle their posts as though they were at a party with people they know and those they never met before in the same room. While the topics we discuss may be odd for a party, the idea that this is a social forum should be present in everyone's mind. We didn't come here to be judged, degraded, or laughed at (with - yes, at - no). Members should feel free to try to handle any issues they encounter between themselves, however they will keep in mind that these posting guidelines extend to private messages or other communications related to this forum. If you can't or don't wish to resolve a problem with another member directly, contact one of the moderators and explain the issue as rationally and calmly as possible. Please also understand that it may take time for the moderators to respond, and that the moderators may not resolve the issue in the same manner that you recommend or prefer. The moderators' say is final. In most cases, we will discuss the issue and reach a consensus. There are certain instances however that require immediate action. No matter the situation, once a decision is made it will not be reversed without a moderator consensus. Flames in public forums on the topic will not be tolerated, however you are permitted to petition the moderator staff privately (PM) in a professional manner. If you are found to break these or any other posted rules, we'll contact you directly. Depending on the problem, disciplinary action may be taken. We don't want to do any of the above, but our goal is to keep this a pleasant place for everyone to visit. Members should under no circumstances post copyrighted materials without permission at any time. This includes, but not limited to, images, text, videos or audio. Members will also refrain from encouraging this type illigeal activity in any public area. This includes posts requesting the exchange or forwarding of material protected under copyright in any manner. Members will not use this forum or any of its resources in an effort to obtain copyrighted material in a way that is not expressly authorized by the copyright holder. We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable place to come and exchange ideas on the topics we share interests in. Stick within the confines of these rules, and we'll all have a good time.

spandexmummi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Tightly Hogtied Joined: Oct-15-2005 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 133	Posted: Jan-14-2006 at 18:38
	fine with me pleasewrap i havnt seen flames on here and i doubt i ever will. and understand about copyright stuff but is it ok to show my stuff like i have been doing ( my personal adventures ). thank you and im sure all of us will keep within the forum rules. SM
	mhhh mmmh mhmhhh ( silence is golden ) mhmm mmm m ( ha ha ha )

pleasewrap Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Mummified Moderator Joined: Oct-08-2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 644	Posted: Jan-14-2006 at 18:48
	Anything that you photograph, write, draw, or otherwise create is automatically copyrighted - by you. At least, under US law, that's the case. If you choose to post photos of you or by you, post stories you have written, or in any way something that is unquestionably yours, then there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Now if someone were to decide to post pictures you had shared only with them for some reason, then you would have the right to ask that they be removed. Our goal is not to prevent anyone from posting materials that they have a right to post. It is simply to make it clear that this is not a forum for exchanging things that are under someone else's copyright without their permission. That can get us shut down, and we aren't about to condone that.

spandexmummi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Tightly Hogtied Joined: Oct-15-2005 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 133	Posted: Jan-14-2006 at 18:53
	ahh understand thank you, shut down WE DONT want that.
	mhhh mmmh mhmhhh ( silence is golden ) mhmm mmm m ( ha ha ha )

Franzia Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forever Mummified Joined: Oct-28-2005 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 828	Posted: Jan-15-2006 at 13:16
	Uh oh, it may be a coincidence but since this topic was posted, I've noticed a couple of members known for short posts (but I didn't think empty or cluttered ones) have suddenly vanished. I hope they weren't scared away.

pleasewrap Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Mummified Moderator Joined: Oct-08-2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 644	Posted: Jan-15-2006 at 14:42
	Actually, you're referring to a different thread. Since that particular post, there's been a decline in some of the activities that are mentioned in this particular thread (which covers a much wider range of topics), but I'm unaware of anyone that has ceased posting or visiting the site completely. We (the moderators) thought it best to spell out how we'd like folks to act so that if an issue arose it didn't appear to be resolved in an arbitrary or capricious manner. It's important to keep in mind that we're not looking to become the "forum Nazis," just trying to spell out what expectations are so that issues can be handled in a consistent manner. It's also important to note - this was not driven by any single behavior or activity. There have been a number of topics on the list that have arisen recently that led to its publication. If you feel singled out by this post for any reason, don't. We weren't targetting any individual or group - we wanted good general guidelines for everyone.