Post by knarrly on Jun 16, 2008 9:12:54 GMT -5
Etiquette Rules for Both Chat and the Board:
Chat Specific Etiquette Rules:
- Refrain from use of profanities. ( Just because the word sensor doesn't work in chat, does not mean you should still curse.)
- Do not use all caps in chat or on the board. It is rude and considered yelling. (However, you may use them to emphasize certain words in a sentence.)
- Think about what you are going to say, so that you won't hurt anyones feelings or have someone take it the wrong way
- If others are trying to have a serious conversation about something, please do not be spamming up their replies by adding in senseless singing or randomly worded posts.
- No innuendo, and no references. (Except in adult areas.)
- No links/images of an adult nature. (Except in adult areas.)
- No links to sites with illegal content in/on them.
- In the event of a problem/disagreement, contact a mod. Don't go off taking sides and creating flame wars.
- Slandering is off limits, it is degrading and completely uncalled for, it is a form of harassment.
- No theatrics. Drama is for the stage, not the forum.
Chat Specific Etiquette Rules:
- All regular board rules also apply to chat.
- In general, treat others as you'd want to be treated.
- Should someone begin to act badly, you don't have to out-last their stay in chat. Leave for a little bit, then come back. If harassment persists, contact a mod.
- Do not harass others in chat.
- No graphic or violent talk in the chat. (If there is something that must be said, take it in private.)
- If you are uncomfortable with the conversation during chat, and feel it is something staff should see, please log it for future reference. (If you don't know how to do this, ask a staff member.)
- While crazy names are fun to use in chat, no one should be using someone else's on the board's name, in a manner to impersonate or try to be deceptive. (That rules especially applies to falsely using staff member's names!)
- No Advertising in the Chat, we have a board for that.
- If someone tells you something in private, please don't copy the transcript and send it to another person unless asked, or they are threatening to hurt/kill themselves/others. (Unless, of course, it was something that doesn't abide by the guidelines, and you are reporting it to staff.)
- If someone tells you they are going to hurt/kill themselves/others, Contact Knarrly or a Mod online.
- Remember that the Chat is public and anyone can join it who is a member on the forum. If you wish to talk about something private, you will get less interruptions on PM.