Post by Liv the Librarian on Apr 23, 2014 13:36:15 GMT -6
First and foremost, welcome! My username on TFF is olivia_the_lamb ... if you're transferring over from TFF, please let us know who you are
Most of us are probably from TFF, so we know what the basic rules are going to be, but just in case, I'm going to post a list of rules, which will be strictly enforced.
Posting
1. Keep all Not Safe For Work (NSFW) and "adult" content in the NSFW section. You must be 18+ to enter that section, which is password protected. If you are 18+, PM me and I will give you the password. If you give the password to anyone else you will receive disciplinary action.
2. Post in the appropriate area. If you can't find an appropriate area for what you want to post, go to the Help Section and ask where you should post. If there is no appropriate section, go to the help section and suggest that it be made.
3. Spamming will not be tolerated anywhere except for the Spam section (Liv's Library).
4. No promoting your own written works or anything else that you're tying to sell ANYWHERE but the promotions section.
5. All name changes now require my approval. So, even if it's just a capital letter missing from your name, message me and I will change your name for you.
Behaviour
1. Treat others with the respect that you would want and expect from others.
2. Try to keep in mind that we're all from different places in the world. We all have different backgrounds, political and religious ideologies, etc. Intolerance will not be tolerated, if you catch my drift.
3. Do not threaten or fight with each other. You will be banned.
Swearing Policy
1. DO NOT swear at other members.
2. DO NOT swear about other members.
3. DO NOT drop the F bomb outside of the NSFW, In All Seriousness or Rants & Raves section.
4. DO NOT EVER use the "c-word" under any circumstances.
Please keep in mind that our forum rules, in general, are a lot more lax than other forums. If you abuse our swearing policy, you will receive warnings and we will put the swear-filter back on. There are appropriate and inappropriate times to use swear words, and these differ from culture to culture, so if you're uncertain, either PM a mod (or myself), or save yourself the trouble and don't use them. We have an adult community here, but we don't want a crass community. We want everyone to be able to make themselves comfortable without the risk of making others uncomfortable. If you have issues with these rules, please feel free to contact us, as always.
Signatures (pretty much copied and pasted from TFF):
SIGNATURE SIZE
5 lines of text are allowed TOTAL. That means above, below or beside any banners you may have.
All text may be no text bigger than font size 3.
Blank lines count as lines of text.
You can use up to 3 smilies in your sig. HOWEVER, a smilie alone on a line count as a line of text as set out in Rule #1. The smilies are from the board's selection of smilies, not your own.
One (1) banner is allowed. Multiple images are not (excluding smilies). See Banner Rules below.
If you want to use multiple images, use the graphics program of your choice to create a banner.
A banner can be used in combination with the text Rule #1. Remember blank lines count!
SIGNATURE CONTENT
No slogans or quotes that are political in nature, or related in any way to what can be construed as hate groups (Naziism, anti-semitism, racism, etc.)
Don't use your signature to provoke others.
Keep the message in good taste.
BANNER SIZE
Maximum banner size: 550 pixels x 175 pixels
BANNER CONTENT
No themes that are political in nature, or related in any way to what can be construed as hate groups (Naziism, anti-semitism, racism, etc.).
Keep the message in good taste. No overt sexuality or nudity.
SIGNATURE VIOLATIONS
If you believe a member's signature is in direct violation of board rules, they can be reported anonymously by PMing the moderating staff, or by reporting the person's post. That does not necessarily mean that the signature will be removed -- but it means that it will be reviewed by staff for judgement.
If the signature is determined to be in violation of the rules, it will be removed. If it is reposted or if the same user continually violates the rules, their signature privileges will be revoked, temporarily or permanently depending on the severety of the offense. If it determined (in the opinion of the staff) that the signature violation was a direct attempt to provoke other members or staff, or to cause discord on the board, more severe penalties may be levied INCLUDING BEING BANNED FROM THE FORUM.
Avatars
Avatar size
Avatar size is to be 150x150 pixels and no bigger.
Disciplinary Action
The typical steps of disciplinary action are as follows.
1. You will receive a warning.
2. You will be banned from whatever section you have caused issue in.
3. You will receive a temporary ban from the site.
4. You will be banned permanently from the site.
This all depends on the severity of the offense, which will be reviewed by the mods and administrator.
I would also like to add that while in the past this forum was extremely spammy, I'd like to try and make it a better place and more like a real forum for us to post on. I only ask that you help.
I am still accepting mod applications, so feel free to apply using this application!
Most of us are probably from TFF, so we know what the basic rules are going to be, but just in case, I'm going to post a list of rules, which will be strictly enforced.
Posting
1. Keep all Not Safe For Work (NSFW) and "adult" content in the NSFW section. You must be 18+ to enter that section, which is password protected. If you are 18+, PM me and I will give you the password. If you give the password to anyone else you will receive disciplinary action.
2. Post in the appropriate area. If you can't find an appropriate area for what you want to post, go to the Help Section and ask where you should post. If there is no appropriate section, go to the help section and suggest that it be made.
3. Spamming will not be tolerated anywhere except for the Spam section (Liv's Library).
4. No promoting your own written works or anything else that you're tying to sell ANYWHERE but the promotions section.
5. All name changes now require my approval. So, even if it's just a capital letter missing from your name, message me and I will change your name for you.
Behaviour
1. Treat others with the respect that you would want and expect from others.
2. Try to keep in mind that we're all from different places in the world. We all have different backgrounds, political and religious ideologies, etc. Intolerance will not be tolerated, if you catch my drift.
3. Do not threaten or fight with each other. You will be banned.
Swearing Policy
1. DO NOT swear at other members.
2. DO NOT swear about other members.
3. DO NOT drop the F bomb outside of the NSFW, In All Seriousness or Rants & Raves section.
4. DO NOT EVER use the "c-word" under any circumstances.
Please keep in mind that our forum rules, in general, are a lot more lax than other forums. If you abuse our swearing policy, you will receive warnings and we will put the swear-filter back on. There are appropriate and inappropriate times to use swear words, and these differ from culture to culture, so if you're uncertain, either PM a mod (or myself), or save yourself the trouble and don't use them. We have an adult community here, but we don't want a crass community. We want everyone to be able to make themselves comfortable without the risk of making others uncomfortable. If you have issues with these rules, please feel free to contact us, as always.
Signatures (pretty much copied and pasted from TFF):
SIGNATURE SIZE
5 lines of text are allowed TOTAL. That means above, below or beside any banners you may have.
All text may be no text bigger than font size 3.
Blank lines count as lines of text.
You can use up to 3 smilies in your sig. HOWEVER, a smilie alone on a line count as a line of text as set out in Rule #1. The smilies are from the board's selection of smilies, not your own.
One (1) banner is allowed. Multiple images are not (excluding smilies). See Banner Rules below.
If you want to use multiple images, use the graphics program of your choice to create a banner.
A banner can be used in combination with the text Rule #1. Remember blank lines count!
SIGNATURE CONTENT
No slogans or quotes that are political in nature, or related in any way to what can be construed as hate groups (Naziism, anti-semitism, racism, etc.)
Don't use your signature to provoke others.
Keep the message in good taste.
BANNER SIZE
Maximum banner size: 550 pixels x 175 pixels
BANNER CONTENT
No themes that are political in nature, or related in any way to what can be construed as hate groups (Naziism, anti-semitism, racism, etc.).
Keep the message in good taste. No overt sexuality or nudity.
SIGNATURE VIOLATIONS
If you believe a member's signature is in direct violation of board rules, they can be reported anonymously by PMing the moderating staff, or by reporting the person's post. That does not necessarily mean that the signature will be removed -- but it means that it will be reviewed by staff for judgement.
If the signature is determined to be in violation of the rules, it will be removed. If it is reposted or if the same user continually violates the rules, their signature privileges will be revoked, temporarily or permanently depending on the severety of the offense. If it determined (in the opinion of the staff) that the signature violation was a direct attempt to provoke other members or staff, or to cause discord on the board, more severe penalties may be levied INCLUDING BEING BANNED FROM THE FORUM.
Avatars
Avatar size
Avatar size is to be 150x150 pixels and no bigger.
Disciplinary Action
The typical steps of disciplinary action are as follows.
1. You will receive a warning.
2. You will be banned from whatever section you have caused issue in.
3. You will receive a temporary ban from the site.
4. You will be banned permanently from the site.
This all depends on the severity of the offense, which will be reviewed by the mods and administrator.
I would also like to add that while in the past this forum was extremely spammy, I'd like to try and make it a better place and more like a real forum for us to post on. I only ask that you help.
I am still accepting mod applications, so feel free to apply using this application!