[SOLVED] [Feedback] Forum Rules

Hi guys

As you can see, the forum rules have been changed a bit. I'd like some feedback from you on them. Thanks. The highlighted rules are ones that have changed recently.

Also this ^ means it applies to hot spam.



General Forum Rules

1. Please be respectful to everyone on the forums including ALL STAFF MEMBERS.
2. Inappropriate language, threats, flaming, harassment, insults of any kind or any other content directed towards forum members will result in a warning and/or infraction.
3. Any form of disrespect/threat towards the staff will result in an infraction, temporary ban or permanent ban. Punishments vary based on the severity of disrespect being done.
4. Please refrain from excessively posting content that is extremely vulgar or sexual as we have underage members viewing the forums.

Forum Section Rules

1. Listed below will result in a permanent ban:
a. Advertisement of any kind. (IE: Gold spamming, Private servers, other games or Hacks)
b. Multi-voting.
c. Keyloggers, or phishing websites.
d. Activities/Guides on how to hack or exploit bugs.
e. Political/Religious/Nationalism debates and opinions.
^f. Pornographic Material.
g. Impersonating staff.
h. Creating alternate accounts or using an existing alternate account after receiving permanent/temporary ban.
i. Members are limited to one account and using an alternate account will result in a permanent ban on all accounts but their most active account.
2. Listed below will result in warning/infraction/temporary ban:
a. Spamming/trolling the forums.
^b. Excessive saying the same/similar phrase.
^c. Drama/Flame posts or threads.
d. Creating threads in sections to increase post count or purposely posting in the wrong section.
^e. Off-topic, excessive bullying, or insulting the poster.
^f. Publicly posting instant messages or private messages in an attempt to drama will not be allowed.
^g. Insulting “meme” images (IE: troll face, cool story bro, u mad, etc).
^h. Reviving/bumping threads outside market sections older than 24 hours.
^i. Titles off-topic to the discussion of the thread will be renamed. Purposely creating threads unrelated to your thread discussion will receive a warning.
j. Improper use of the report button.
k. Non-English language outside of localized or legion recruitment sections.
^l. @Name threads are not allowed but will have an official thread for those who want to make a shoutout to another forum member.
^m. Status threads are not allowed as well, but will also have an official status thread for those to post what they are doing/how they are feeling/etc.
^n. Duplicate/Multiple threads or posts discussing similar topics.
o. Hijacking another poster’s thread.
^p. Creating a wall of text. ( IE: http://tinypic.com/r/70i8vk/7 )
^q. Graphic or disturbing content (including Yaoi or Yuri).
^r. Max allowed threads per day is 4. This will allowed more important posts to be answered. Reports, Market, and Problem sections do not apply to this rule.
All Rules Will Be Enforced By The Staff.

3. Market Sections are ONLY allowed to bump their thread ONCE every 24hrs.

GamezNetwork hosts several different games. Please try and post your thread in the right section of the forum.
• Aion related posts are to be posted in either GamezAion or CrystalAion.
• GamezMU related posts are to be posted in the GamezMu sections.
• Including all other future expansion being hosted by GamezNetwork.
Please exercise proper common forum etiquette as follows:
1. Use the search function before creating a new thread.
2. Choose a suitable and clear subject line for your thread, no one-word subjects.
3. Limit the usage of CAPS (capital letters) and color.
4. Do not use ASCII code symbols or Unicode symbols.
5. Contribute in a constructive way.
6. Only quote parts of a post you wish to elaborate on. Use Spoiler tags if quoted post is too long.
^7. Do not create threads to publicly address a situation between another forum member or staff member.
8. Not everything belongs under "General Discussion." Try to find the best suited section for your thread.
9. Intentional poor writing, spelling or 1337sp33k will only get your post/topic deleted.
10. Format your post (aka no "Wall of text"); paragraphs make reading a big post a lot easier.
Moderation Rules

1. Actions taken against the community are not to be discussed in public.
2. Opinion/concerns about a staff member’s action (IE: Threads closing, deleted threads) will not be discussed publicly in threads or posts.
3. Complaints/questions are to be addressed in private messages, NOT in public. Any threads/posts made will be deleted and poster will receive a warning.
4. Publicly posting warnings/infractions in threads will be deleted and poster will receive an infraction.

All concerns, comments or questions are to be done in a polite manner and sent through private messages to an admin or staff members.

If both parties (IE: Staff Member & Forum Member, Forum & Forum Member) cannot come to an agreement through private messages. Feel free to private message an Admin or another staff member to help mediate the issue.

Avatar/Signature Rules


1. Restricted File Types: None. Animated Signatures/Avatars welcome.
2. Signature/Avatars deemed offensive, graphic or disturbing are NOT allowed.
3. Max width of signature: 500px, Max height of signature: 200px.
4. Transparent signatures may bypass the 200 pixel height limitation to an extent.
5. Any signature that a moderator feels is over the limit may be subject to removal at any given time.
6. Your signature should not contain any link to a website that is not part of Gamez!
7. Your signature should also not contain any content that is inappropriate, rude, offensive, etc. to other members including staff.
8. Avatars and signatures are subject to the same rules as posts and threads. They should not shock, offend or in any other way break our rules.
9. Staff reserves the right to remove any avatars, signatures, and any other type of media posted inside the Gamez Network forums that is deemed to be inappropriate, or offensive, or in violation of any applicable rules.

All rules and punishments are subject to be changed and/or modified at anytime.

The severity of each punishment defers on the Staff Members giving them.

Any complaints regarding such punishment should be addressed to another staff member and/or Admin.

 

You make them strict, that's fine. But my question is: will Staff follow the rules without exceptions?

 

Hi ashtar,

Well the rules seem just fine, although on general discussion people go off-topic alot...and i don't see why:
"e. Political/Religious/Nationalism debates and opinions" could result in permanent ban (bit of a heavy punishement).
As long as people don't offend each other regarding this theme it should be fine. My suggestion is that it's moved to warning/infraction/temporary ban section.
Anyways, rules are rules.

Angklus.

 

Yes they will be. If you see inconsistencies in a staff member's moderation, please let one of know so it can be handled appropriately.

 

Still dislike the official @ threads and status things. Sometimes topics need to be their own topic.

 

They definately will or else they have to deal with the consequences .

 

All right

 

Nice rules, quite water-tight too. xD But... Just wanna ask some things.

Could there be a little leniency to this rule? Most good discussions on a forum are debates. I'm not pointing out for some leniency on the 3 mentioned, but in overall. As in, being allowed to have strong debates within a certain extent, and if that gets passed, a lock, delete whichever would be more appropriate.

Good call. =p

For clarification's sake, if it's not an attempt to start drama it's allowed? And I actually mean not to start drama, not even subtly.

There are always staff members that think they're above the system, and would consider their posts being reported to be worthy of a warning/infraction. But, could you define "Improper use" regarding staff members? Are we allowed to report their posts(with a good reason, ofc), and instead of expecting a warning, whether it be verbally or official, it will be dealt with?

A shout-out, eh. Just a question. Instead of creating an @name thread, are we allowed to create threads with subjects of a user? As in, making a joke about them(which we can all laugh about, nothing too dramatic) which would be directed to the majority of the forum members? ... Which could also lead to a discussion, for example the complete history of the A blackhole thread. It was a joke that lead to a discussion, and it was one of the best threads of this forum, especially after being merged several times.

If that's okay, can we have that thread back, for complete random posting?

A question to this, I'll hope discussion about the way a forum member is feeling will be allowed in that thread? I honestly think it'd be better to just have separate threads. e.e; Not as if they would be any harm.. Just something created out of boredum which usually ends up in a lot of fun, for the forum-community.

Nuuu! Killed my fun! I kid, I kid...

Wait. e.e;;Nuuu! 4 threads per member? D: Das boring >: But, I understand, at least... >: ..-sniff-

What if the staff member stops replying to your messages? Has happened multiple times and left several situations not dealt with.

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One more thing... The rules count for both the community and staff members, right? I'm asking this, so that if in any case I complain about a staff that has done something out of line, I can expect something being done about it. ;x

Several times when I've complained, I've gotten witty remarks that all held the same moral:

Staff > Community.

 

I do not approve this thread nor its new rules.

/burns the new rules guide >:

 

Some of these rules can be consolidated a bit, I think. My thoughts will be in red text, since you stole blue. D:<

 

Could you at least have gave a warning before deleting my trade- thread? . I think it would have been nice... :S.

 

"Could there be a little leniency to this rule? Most good discussions on a forum are debates. I'm not pointing out for some leniency on the 3 mentioned, but in overall. As in, being allowed to have strong debates within a certain extent, and if that gets passed, a lock, delete whichever would be more appropriate."

It would depend wholly on the subject matter in my opinion. I've often thought this as well because I enjoy a good debate as much as anyone else, however, at the same time it is imperative the subject matter not offend anyone.

"For clarification's sake, if it's not an attempt to start drama it's allowed? And I actually mean not to start drama, not even subtly."

Private messages are intended to be kept private unless both parties involved agree to make it public. For instance, in the past Ryan had pm'd me about something and I had given a response along with a statement like "and you can quote me on that".
The only time this would be different is if someone is harassing/insulting in pm, then for sure you would need to bring it to the attention of a member of staff. We just ask you contact us by pm instead of making a thread about it in the forum.

"There are always staff members that think they're above the system, and would consider their posts being reported to be worthy of a warning/infraction. But, could you define "Improper use" regarding staff members? Are we allowed to report their posts(with a good reason, ofc), and instead of expecting a warning, whether it be verbally or official, it will be dealt with?"

Staff are not above getting reported and you will not be punished for reporting them unless you yourself are improperly using the report button. Staff are required to follow the same forum rules the community are so if you come across a post made by a staff member that is breaking the rules and you report the post, you will not receive punishment for it.

"A shout-out, eh. Just a question. Instead of creating an @name thread, are we allowed to create threads with subjects of a user? As in, making a joke about them(which we can all laugh about, nothing too dramatic) which would be directed to the majority of the forum members? ... Which could also lead to a discussion, for example the complete history of the A blackhole thread. It was a joke that lead to a discussion, and it was one of the best threads of this forum, especially after being merged several times.

If that's okay, can we have that thread back, for complete random posting?"

As long as the thread subject follows the forum rules I dont forsee a problem with it. In the Hot Spam section, however, there will be more leniency with thread subject matter.

"A question to this, I'll hope discussion about the way a forum member is feeling will be allowed in that thread? I honestly think it'd be better to just have separate threads. e.e; Not as if they would be any harm.. Just something created out of boredum which usually ends up in a lot of fun, for the forum-community. "

Yes that is exactly what the point of the thread will be for is to allow members to make posts yet at the same time keeping the Latest Posts clean of status threads.

"Wait. e.e;;Nuuu! 4 threads per member? D: Das boring >: But, I understand, at least... >: ..-sniff-"

While we all enjoy the Hot Spam section, at times excessive thread making in this section can make other posts go unnoticed. We had two ways to address this issue. We could either make a rule limiting how many threads a member could make or we could ask that Hot Spam be removed from Latest Posts. As you can remember, removing Hot Spam from Latest Posts did not work out so well as many members did not like this decision and started creating posts in General Discussion instead.

"What if the staff member stops replying to your messages? Has happened multiple times and left several situations not dealt with."

If you have a situation that is not resolved between you and a staff member, please pm another staff member to step in and assist with the situation.

"One more thing... The rules count for both the community and staff members, right? I'm asking this, so that if in any case I complain about a staff that has done something out of line, I can expect something being done about it."

Yes community members and staff must follow all forum rules. The only exception to this would be the 4 thread rule, however, this rule would apply if the said staff member was not making useful threads (ie. guides).

 

I <3 Ashtar. Now rep me QQ

 

Rep system is gone...


Nice to see everyone is not too uptight about the rules and revisions I had made to them, I stared them straight in the face for a few hours to see what needed rewording for better clarification. And Im also glad to see there is not too much complaint about the "4 threads per day" rule I suggested. Like Ashtar said, As much as we like the hotspam section, excessively making threads leads to unanswered reports,problems and other more important threads.

Im also gonna make some Official threads for hotspam and/or media section..

Let me know what you think of these:

Official Shoutout Thread - This will eliminate those @name threads, or To: <name> but wont include threads like the "true identity of beastie" etc.

Official Status Thread - This will eliminate those numerous of thread that are to simply say " Im bored, someone entertain me".. You can bump this thread with no punishment.

Official Food Thread - This is optional, but people can post what there making for dinner,lunch, breakfast as well as desert type food too.. Cake, cookies, pie, etc...

Official WTF Thread - We all know, you watch something on youtube, or read a article that makes you go "wtf" and sometimes you wanna share it with others.. In this thread you can.

Lastly...

Official Pwnage Thread - For those who play other games this where you all can post your pure victory of pwnage.. Only thing I ask, is keep the games names unmentioned.

If you have any suggestions about an official thread you want added, please let me know...I will consider it.

 

He's being sarcastic, Bella. I'll post my opinions a lil later, need to eat. >.>

 

Do not want.

Stop trying to...organize spam. Part of the fun is seeing what new wacky crap people come up with every day. Even thread titles themselves can be amusing. Dumping everything into categories with an OFFICIAL stamp in the thread title is not fun and it lacks personalization. They would end up like the music thread, where people just post youtube vids but don't really talk much.

There can be a hundred new threads in the spam forum for all I care. It's the spam forum. It's not supposed to be organized. It's not supposed to even make sense.

 

I usually agree with you on most of what you say but I have to disagree this time. Concern was brought up by staff about the number of threads created in hot spam and the fact they show up in latest posts and often make other threads go unnoticed by the community and/or staff. This is one idea we thought of to help reduce the number of these threads being created. It's done in an effort to not have to resort to taking hot spam off the latest posts.

 

You could just use the new posts button.

 

As much as I see your point in this, but would you rather us ignore the most important threads that need to be answered, or respond to the most non important threads and ignore the important threads?? Thats what you are trying to tell the community by making that statement.

Being as this forum is for the community of Gamez Network games, we need to service them who play the game before we service those whom are just here for social chatter.

 

I'm failing to see why the spam forums being spammy prevents GMs from doing their jobs in the rest of the forums. The new posts button archives 100 or so threads that have a new response in them. Unread posts have bold titles. I'd be happy if the recent 10 box is updating so much that I couldn't keep up with it. It would mean the community you are in charge of is active and happily posting away.

I'm simply trying to preserve the silliness in the one place we are allowed to be silly.