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The Rules of Entertainment Forum
All Universal Forum Rules relating to posting behavior apply!
These should be the first thing you read when you join the forums. They apply everywhere. The more open atmosphere of OOC is not an excuse to ignore them.
Not everything goes
The Entertainment Forum is for discussion of certain topics only. A list of such topics can be found in the Brief Guide to the Entertainment Forum, found here: http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=15522439 . This list is not complete, and is subject to change if it is deemed necessary
No flaming, or trolling
Contrary to what seems to be popular belief, flaming/trolling is NOT permitted here. We see plenty of comments made along the lines of "This is the OOC, it's the way things are here." That attitude is unacceptable. Flaming is not okay "because it's OOC," and it's not some "initiation ritual" that everybody has to go through.
No inappropriate content
The forums are PG and there are children participating with parental permission that are younger than that. Keep all posts and links clean.
No pointless topics (We may be OOC, but that doesn't mean random posts are acceptable)
You're welcome to post about Entertainment-related topics here... that's the point of OOC. However, topics should still make sense and be interesting. Spam topic such as "I like Naruto! Don't you?" isn't a productive use of this forum. Try to find something to discuss!
Discussion is a must
In order for a topic to stay a viable topic, discussion is a must. Threads that are nothing but post after post of lists, links, etc with no effort at all put into it to discuss what you are posting can cause a thread to be locked. Likewise, merely posting a link in response to someone's topic is not a discussion. Put effort into your posts. The OOC is a discussion forum, so make sure you are actually discussing the topic at hand.
No ranting
This board is not a bulletin or blog for your personal feelings on any given topic that may crop up; it's all well and good to share your opinions with people, but don't make threads and posts just to complain about something outright because you feel like it. This includes making threads with titles like "This really angers me!" or other such generic things, or going on about how you hate a certain public figure. This also applies to news about anything; if you can't simply state something happened and build up a discussion from there, don't post. Indignation breeds indignation, and the forums hardly need a topic filled with people talking about how they're going to kill/hurt *blank* public figure or company because of something they did. Even this in a joking manner will only be lightly tolerated, at best.
No Forum Games
Forum Games belong in the Unofficial Contests and Games subforum. Games include, but are not limited to, any "<Whatever> the Forum Member above me" or "<Whatever> your fellow Forum members" type threads.
No Advice threads
We are a game forum... not a technical support office. This is not a place to come and ask for technical support. The EF is not qualified to provide any technical assistance.
No mini-modding
We have Moderators and AKs for a reason. If you see an issue you think we have missed, please PM one of us and we will handle it. Responding to spam and flames as a mini-modder just makes it worse; alerting a moderator and not posting is the best way to deal with a problem. Not sure who to contact? Check the Staff list located here.
No duplicate topics
There is no need to have four threads discussing the same topic. When it comes time to make a second thread, do NOT make a new one until the old one is locked. If necessary, PM an active AK or Mod to have the thread taken care of.
Necrobumping
Please keep in mind that any topic that has gone more than 2 weeks without a post is considered dead. Do not resurrect the thread. More likely than not, people stopped posting in it for a reason. If you want to resurrect a topic that died, make a new thread for it. But, remember that remaking it is at the discretion of the Head Moderator or OOC Archknights.
Do not beg for game upgrades/offer upgraded accounts to others
Begging is rude and spammy, and inevitably results in flames. Begging others to trade accounts with you is not allowed. Offering upgraded accounts to others, while noble, generally also results in spam and flame. If you want to offer to buy someone an upgrade, do it privately. And begging isn't acceptable anywhere.
Mods and Archknights have the final say in all Rules-related matters
Acceptable behavior is not open to interpretation. If Forum Staff consider it spam, it's spam. Any thread that is considered to be in violation of any of these rules is subject to violation. Further, any thread, post or series of posts that are deemed unnecessary or inappropriate may be removed without notice.
No spam!
Stay on topic. Any posts made simply to spam will be deleted on sight. Same as the "pointless topics" rule mentioned above, really.
Other Handy Rules Resources
Guide to Successful Posting
Signature Limits
Forum Rules and Resources board
Universal Forum Rules
Staff and Archknights List
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