Global rule

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[edit] AsianFanatics global rules. These apply EVERYWHERE!

These are the rules for this site. If you fail to follow them, you'll receive warning points. If you receive 10 warnings, you'll be banned automatically.


I. General

  • Read the FAQ before asking questions!
  • Stay on topic and post good posts.


II. On Spam

  • Do not spam outside the Chillin Lounge Room! There are 2 kinds of spam:
    • The first is commercial spam-- , advertisements and/or promotions for other websites or for yourself, i.e., "VISIT THIS PAGE" or "I HAVE THIS FOR SALE."
    • The second is useless, off-topic, or obvious spam posts, replies, and/or TopicStarts.

Examples:
Useless posts: "Cool!!", "I think so, too!", "I (dis)agree! HHAHAH", "This is FUNNY/STUPID!!", "Thanks!!!"
Off-topic: "Where can I download blablablabla in a discussion topic"
Obvious: "Is this airing already?" (when there are complete sub-forums dedicated to the subject)

You will be punished if you repeatedly spam outside the Chillin Lounge Room.


III. On Accounts

  • You're not allowed to create more than one account for yourself. If you have a family member or roommate who has an account and goes on-line at your house, make it clear to us (write it in your profile or signature). If we find out that you have a double account, we withhold the right to delete either one.


IV. On Behavior at AF

  • Do not flame (attack/abuse) or offend other members. Examples of flaming: "You are so stupid", "You're such a slut," etc.
  • Don't use sexually, ethnically, racially, etc., offensive usernames, signatures, avatars, or banners.
  • The rule above also means that you're not allowed to offend other users by changing their titles, signatures, avatars, or banners with the shopitems. If you do so, you will be punished.


V. On Topics

  • Obey the rules set by forum masters in each section too.
  • Do NOT put links to illegal software, movies, sexual, racist or any material that is frowned upon.
  • If your post contains content that may be disturbing but it is needed for the discussion (for example, background information about the world war when you want to start a debate about it), you need to put some sort of a warning up. For example: This is a warning, this site/text may contain content that may be sensitive or offensive.
  • Topic Starting:
    • Write descriptive topic titles. Write it in a way that we understand what the topic is about without opening it. Topic titles like only "how?", "HELP" or only "why?" are BAD titles and they will be changed, moved or deleted without warning depending on the forum this was done.
    • The topicstarter STARTS and MAINTAINS If you start a topic, you need to give enough background info about the subject and also voice your own opinion. Also, you need to stay active in the topic itself. If not, your topic can be taken over by a mod or given to another member.
  • Responding to Topics:
    • Stay on topic whenever you post. You stay on topic by answering or responding to the topic starter's post/question, and discuss why you put that response. In other words, explain why you put what you put. Note: Elaboration will most likely reduce the chances of it being considered spam.
    • Quote only when necessary. If you have to quote, make sure you quote only what you reply too.
    • No chats in any of the forums other than Chillin Lounge Room. Chats are personal responses directed at other members that are off-topic.
    • Respond or attack the issue, but not the member who posted it.
    • Plagiarism is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. If you copy posts from others as if they're yours, you will be severely punished.


VI. On PM (Personal Messages)

  • DO NOT PM moderators to ask them about becoming a Moderator. We have a policy here at asianfanatics. If you ask to become a moderator, you will not become one anytime soon. The only way to become one, is if a moderator feels that your activity in a forum has been outstanding and they bring it to our attention.
  • A member ONLY PM's a moderator regarding something important. If you flood our message box with pointless messages, you will be given a warning and then if you continue to do so, you will be given a warning point.
  • Do NOT PM the moderators to ask for promotion or other requests.


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