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So here we are with the new version of the rules. Don't worry, not much has changed - we've made them more concise and a lot clearer. Remember that these are for your benefit, so please give them a look over before posting. If you would like to view the original rules, they're in the graveyard.

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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.
• Exceptions to the double posting rule are within topics that showcase personal work, such as level collections, personal art topics, music compositions, etc. In these types of threads, you should only double post if you have new content to share. At least a day should pass before you post again.
• 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 - or - 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. Getting a Permaban also means that you lose all access to PMs and PM Drafts.

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 runouwadmin@zoho.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 .

• Do not post threatening, hateful, obscene, or illegal material. Children use this site, and we don't need a lawsuit.
• Name changes are allowed in moderation, but you must be recognizable. This can be as simple as using your forum avatar.
• Be polite. Spamming, flaming, and impersonating another user will not be tolerated.
• Chat users should be registered and not banned on the Runouw forums. If your friend wants to join, encourage them to register first. We don't bite :p
• Use common sense. If it isn't allowed on the forums, don't do it on the chat either. If you're unsure about anything, ask around first. Failure to comply may result in being kicked from the channel; severe cases may result in a ban.

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