RPGamer Rules
Here at RPGamer forums we strive to be a fun, family environment full of thoughtful conversation and video game information. No matter if you're looking for help on the latest game, looking for a friend to chatter with, or just wanting personal help RPGamer forums looks to be that haven.
» All new members go through probation of 10 posts until they can make new threads. Mingle, discuss on threads already made, and introduce yourself before going on a posting spree.
» Obey and respect all moderators and RPGamer staff members. If a staff member or moderator warns you or requests something of you formally, do it. If you feel the moderator or staff member is asking too much or have an issue with the moderator, contact the board administrator.
» Do not create duplicate accounts under any circumstances. These will result in the banning of both accounts.
» In the case of a forum ban, ban evasion immediate invalidates any possibility of ban removal and, if aggressively repeated, will not only result in the user's ISP being banned entirely from the boards, but an abuse report being filed with the ISP. If you wish to contest a ban, the correct course of action is to contact the board administrator by email.
» Send all media and RPG news links to news@rpgamer.com. This is critical in our news team being able to react as fast as possible to important news without constantly checking all of the forum threads. If you are unsure if it is news, send it to them anyway.
» No linking or requesting illegal items. This includes warez, mp3s, emulated roms of games, etc. These can cause legal problems. Don't do it. Do not offer to do so or in any fashion utilize the boards to communicate a willingness to distribute illegal material.
» No "spamming". Our definition of spamming is being excessively and disruptively off topic and/or rapidly posting contentless posts across the boards.
» No trolling. Our forums are meant to be a friendly place for everyone to visit and post, not just for you and people you like. Since this is the case, any harrassment or mocking of another person's opinion or thoughts will not be tolerated. We welcome debate, we do not welcome mockery.
» No flaming. Once again, we are a forum for all people to express their opinions. If you cannot be civil on these forums, you cannot be on them at all. Debate does not mean name calling, so don't do it.
» No website advertising in posts. Here at RPGamer we allow you to advertise your web address in your signature, but ask you do not make a post advertising your website.
» No petitions. Even though we welcome all opinions here at RPGamer, we cannot allow every petition to have its own seperate thread. Please do not post your petitions.
» No profanity. These forums are for all ages, which means we are generally PG-13 rated and we do not allow profanity. We do employ a profanity filter, but ask that you simply do not use any profanity at all. Do not try to evade the profanity filter at any time.
» No 'sales, ebay ads, whatnot'. Anything utilizing RPGamer forums for commercial sales will fall under this.
» Please try to avoid spoilers with current games. When in doubt, please try to error on the side of using the spoiler tags in order to avoid ruining interesting plot twists for games. The correct usage of the spoil tags is "A spoiler".
» All posts must abide by the rules stated on the main entrance page as well as any rules created within the individual forums. These rules may be created without any warning of any kind. If you are discovered to be breaking a rule the following actions can be taken in no certain order and without warning: post editing, post deletion, thread editing, thread deletion, link removal, posting restriction, account banning, IP banning.
All members must, at all times, abide by the rules and regulations on this page and requests from moderators, staff members, and administrators. If, at any time, a member refuses to follow the request or demand of a staff member, RPGamer moderators and administrators reserve the right to take the avenue of action which most fits the occasion.
If there are any posts you find that are not following forum guidelines, you are encouraged to make use of the 'Report a Post' feature or private message a moderator, staff member, or administrator to alert them of the problem. If you are on the Old Boards, you will not be able to report a post so you will have to contact an administrator by using the e-mail above the link to the Old Boards.
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