FORUM RULES (work in progress)

GENERAL RULES
> The language accepted on this forum is ENGLISH / FILIPINO / BOTH.
> Your opinion ( except for non-tolerated behavior )
> Be an active member
> Post in the correct forum
> Racist Talk or Ideas are not allowed :!:
> Don't use CAPS in ur post, it could look offensive
> Help out others, especially new members
> Respect decisions of the staff, as they are usually final
> Post, Signature, Profile shouldn't be offensive to the general public :!:
> Absulutely NO warea, copyright materials, adult materials in post, signature and profile. :!:
> If you have a problem with another member of this community, use the Personal Message ( PM ) button
to tell a staff member ( Moderators or Administrators ) about the situation and we will try to solve it

AVATAR LIMITS
> Its size cannot be greater than 256x256 pixels ( height x width ) and 125KB
> It shouldn't be offensive in any way

SIGNATURE LIMITS
> Signature's length cannot be greater than 255 characters
> Image placed in the signature cannot be bigger than 200x800 pixels ( height x width )
> Images placed in the signature cannot be offensive in any way
> One image can be used in the signature ONCE only
> signatures must be on english, filipino or both
> political or a religion signature are not allowed

POSTING
> although post are your opinion, please make sure it is not offensive. :!:
> Information is crucial so always add it to Your post ( screen shots, if available, as well )
> Do not post hacking utilities, flooders, email harvesters/spam tools, virus development tools/tutorials!
> Do not Flood our board
> Do not post copyright materials, warez or link to such. Freeware & shareware versions are welcome.
> Do not post Porn or link to porn site. (this includes signature, profile settings) :!:
> Do not request hacking utilities, flooders, email harvesters/spam tools, virus development tools/tutorials!
> Do not ask for Credit Card numbers, IP addresses, usernames, passwords, fake IDs etc.!
> Do not request porn/other offensive content
> Do not bump a request if nobody replied to your question.
You have to wait at least 30 days until you bump your request.
> Do say "Thank You" to those, who helped You

WARNING SYSTEM
> A maximum of 5 warnings can be given to a member of this forum.
These can be earned by breaking any of the above rules.
> After the 5th warning given, Your account will be banned for severals days to several years.
> If You redeem yourself, You will lose the warnings.

Other ways to get a WARNING or a BAN:
> Arguing with a MOD/ADMIN. They have the warning and ban button's, you don't.
> Reposts ( one mistake can happen, if it happens often you will receive an official warning )
> Double-posts ( for not using the EDIT button a warning will be given )
unless last post is more than 30 days old.
> Posting porn content (if found posted warning or ban will be given)(also by PM)
> Excessive swearing (if You get caught, a warning will be given)
> Requesting hacking/cracking/phreaking/flooding/spamming utilities or services
> Requesting porn/other offensive content (also by PM)
> PM-Spam ( automatic ban )
> Flame wars ( both people involved will recieve a warning )
> Racist Talk or Ideas (automatic ban)

[this is a work in progress]
for comments and suggestion. use the "the great hall"
got this from other forums, edited some stuff.