FORUM CLEANUP

[AlucardX60]

I'd like to note that my signature retains a backlog of all its content up to two years ago, just all hidden with [hide] tags. It all still loads, just doesn't appear.

The problem, as Suyo tells it, is we are running low on server space. Signature lengths are the most painless way of reducing that. If one person with over a thousand posts pares down their signature length by just a third, then that's a ton of space back.

MK I'm pegging this whole server business on you.

Anyway, 3 max spoilers and the current size rules are fine. And as for bans I agree with what Ven was saying in the chat/F23 or wherever. They should be a year long at most because if anyone still cares about this site after a year they either REALLY hate us or have no malicious intent and should probably be given another chance.

[Buff_]

This has taken way too long.

But with the comments we've gotten as well as Doram's return + input here is the 'final' version of the rules.

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The Forum

• You should post in a way that is respectful to other users. This means no insulting, hateful or abusive behavior, no screaming matches, and no hunting people across this site or any other.
• Illicit, explicit material (ie “Not safe for work”, pornography, extreme racism etc) material is forbidden. Posters to be found with this material will be permanently banned.
• GIF images that flash or are otherwise seizure-inducing are not allowed.
• We ask that you type in English as this is an English speaking community.
• Posts should be written in a way that is understandable, and how you would expect others to write. This means no excessive use of smilies, capital letters, punctuation colors etc.
• Do not try to moderate other users. This means do not tell other people what the rules are, or that they are not following the rules, and especially do not threaten people with punishments. It is the sole responsibility of the staff to give warnings and carry out punishments.
• We remind you that this forum is for a general audience, so swearing should be kept to a reasonable level, and not be in any images at all.
• If you see a post or topic that does not comply with the rules (in the wrong forum, spam etc), do not reply. Use the report button.

Spam

• Spam is not tolerated at all on this forum. This means do not repeatedly post similar items (posts, topics), double post, advertise, repeatedly submit posts of one or two words, etc.
• Make posts relevant to the topic. Exceptions are in the Fortress of Awesome.
• If you see a spambot post in the forum, don't reply or thumb up the post, just report it. Therefore the moderators can ban it quickly and cleanly. Ignoring this rule can result in a 1 day ban depending on how much it is done; however a warning is usually more common.

Account/Avatar/Signature

• Reregistering, that means one person having two accounts, is strictly forbidden.
• If another account uses your network to sign up or login, you must notify staff beforehand.
• Signatures should not largely exceed 250px in height. We don't want there to be a strict limit, but neither should it go too far. Only one animated GIF is allowed in your signature. We're trying to keep load times down and keep the focus on the post.
• Youtube videos are strictly prohibited in your signature.
• If you find you want to add more to your signature, use [ spoiler ][/ spoiler ] tags.

Punishment
On Runouw we uphold a “3 strikes and you’re out” policy. Your first two offenses will result in warnings, while the third will be a ban with the length varying depending on the situation. Staff members have the right to determine if you have broken any of the rules. Do not argue with the team for a given warning.
If you feel that you were given a warning unnecessarily, please contact another member of the team - moderator or User Representative - and the case will be reviewed.

Punishments will be given out as follows:

• Warning: Usually given to users who consistently spam, insult other users or ignore moderator requests. Warnings expire after 90 days.
• Ban: Commonly given to those with multiple warnings (>2 as detailed above), or more severe cases of rulebreaking.
• Permanent ban: This is a last resort and is rarely given. This is given to those with multiple month long bans and showings of malicious intent. This includes spambots.

Any attempt to avoid the ban (by reregistering or manipulating another user) will result in the new account being banned and the original ban lengthened.
If you want to appeal your ban, mail the staff at support@runouw.com. If you believe our reason for banning you was not good enough, please tell us why in your message.


The Chat - for more information click here .

• Please follow the rules of the IRC server.
• Name changing is forbidden under all circumstances. If you are off doing something else then use /away or simply log off. (This only applies if you have joined the #runouw channel.)

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You now have 2 weeks to raise any major concerns or objections regarding these rules, and we will consider them. At the end of that time, these will replace the current rules.

[Raz]

I'll sure miss the good ol laidback version but whatever this version is fine too

i guess

[Kimonio]

Arguing abou warnings should be specified. Is it all debating thats arguing or attacking the staff member? What if a member feels like the warning is unnecessary? Emailing wont be like emailing fo a ban so youd have to email the mod that warned you. And dependingon the mod that could be another warning for "arguing" if they had a ba day.

Certain things seem a bit too tight and vague to me.

[Asterocrat]

You might need to mention at least once the Report Button in your post. "Reporting" is said a lot in the rules, but new members may not now how to do this.

[Kimonio]

Also specify what is reportable and what is not. You know there will be those reporting ♥♥♥♥ reasons for revenge for gettin them in trouble earlier in the month.

Also, what if you get an onsite namechange to something completely new but your irc name is the old one, like KT's? If you forget to change it or it isnt seen as a priority at the moment, will it be penalized? If so, that isnt fair at all for the user as Suyo has to go in to manually chnge user account stuff, and it might not be for a few days or a long time depending on if hes super busy.

There also needs to be a no tolerance policy for racial jokes, slurs, and slang terms. Seeing people throw "nigga" around makes me wonder if this is why I havent seen black users in a long long time here. We need to speak here like we speak in public. Say what doesnt get you jumped.

I might come up with more. You get the idea though.

[Buff_]

Shad, I think you're finding faults where there really aren't any.

Arguing is arguing. I'm not sure there's much else to explain here.

What if a member feels like the warning is unnecessary?

There also needs to be a no tolerance policy for racial jokes, slurs, and slang terms.

Also specify what is reportable and what is not.

Please reread the post. We cover this.

Also, what if you get an onsite namechange to something completely new but your irc name is the old one, like KT's? If you forget to change it or it isnt seen as a priority at the moment, will it be penalized?

We're not going to punish users who've had a name change. Moderators can check names, and we'll most likely know who they are anyway.

You might need to mention at least once the Report Button in your post. "Reporting" is said a lot in the rules, but new members may not now how to do this.

Good point. I've added an image of the report button to the forum section.

[Raz]

The uneven space between the report button part and the rest of the rules bothers me a ton.

It doesn't need to be fixed but I really needed to mention this