Post by Monarchy on Feb 25, 2014 10:32:15 GMT -8
General guidelines and rules
By registering and interacting with the RpForums Community, you are agreeing to:
-Be creative and original.
-Treat others respectfully.
-Post within the theme and atmosphere of the Roleplay.
-Avoid posting any inappropriate subject matter.
-Critique the work of others with praise and constructive criticism.
-Post using only the English Language.
-Have fun!
Inappropriate subject matter
By registering and interacting with the RpForums Community, you are agreeing to avoid inappropriate subject matter. Inappropriate subject matter consists of:
-Real World Politics or Political Propaganda in any form.
-Real World Religious or Religious Propaganda.
-Real World Social Issues which might be potentially inflammatory
-Piracy/Warez/Hacking
-Plagiarism – The threat or action of copying someone else’s work without due credit and, where appropriate, permission of the creator.
-Racism – OOC Slurs, Jokes, or Culturally Offensive Material Relating to the Real World.
-Harassment
-Pornography – Images, Links, Explicit Threading
-Spamming
-Advertising Personal Items, Services for Sale, or Other Sites without Permission from The Founders.
-Crude, derogatory, inappropriate, or disrespectful remarks aimed at any individual, group, or organization.
Penalties
We are interested in creating a supportive, friendly atmosphere in Rpforums, and we strive to take this approach to dealing with any infractions of these Terms of Use. If guidelines are not followed, members will first be informed that their content is in violation of the site's guidelines and referred to the Terms of Use. Posts containing subject matter that has been listed as ‘inappropriate’ will be removed in all cases. Should a member persist in violating the Terms of Use, that member will no longer be allowed to post on the forums. We encourage users who believe that a violation of the Terms of Use has occurred to inform the administrators.
In conclusion
The Staff of RpForums request that all users remain respectful and courteous towards all other members of the forum at all times. We believe that these guidelines are fair and acceptable, and that all users should respect our reasons for keeping them in place. No one is here to ‘police’ behavior; we simply strive to maintain a community free of inappropriate or illegal material. Should a user have any problems or issues regarding any subject on the forum or the acts of any other user, they are encouraged to contact a Moderator for assistance.