Post by Ash on Sept 7, 2010 21:42:10 GMT -6
General Rules
These rules must be followed by everyone communicating in the shoutbox/chat, both staff and members. Learn it, Memorize it, FOLLOW it; Or refrain from using the shoutbox/chat.
- When in doubt, just AVOID the chat!
- You aren't required to say anything afterall
- Avoid controversial topics
- Such as Religion/Politics/Orientation
- No Cursing, whatsoever
- No, not even if you *** it out
- No words that can be taken as cursing
- No Racial or Sexual comments
- Or anything that could be taken as such
- No Derogatory comments
- No matter how vague
- Do not Flame or Bash
- Or use such words at/against other members
- Ex: Stupid, Idiot, Retard, Moron, Gay, Fag, Etc.
- Do not bring up or discuss Sexuality/Orientation
- Really, it doesn't matter in the chat
- If you are hurt/insulted, DO NOT RETALIATE
- Contact a staff member right away!
- If you are staff, have a different Staff member handle it!
- If you are asked to end a topic/discussion, DO SO
- This applies no matter who is asking
- You may bring it up with staff if you disagree
- No advertising- unless you are an active member
- This means that you post and RP a lot & are not new
- Only one advertisement a WEEK; no annoying people
- You may share art or things you find interesting
- No SPAM; Try to put complete thoughts in your shouts
- Just don't make a habit of posting useless messages
- If your shouts become annoying, you will be warned
- {In Linked Sbox Only} Smiley wars are allowed
- If asked to stop, it must stop; simple as that
These are the rules for regular members. These don't apply to staff.
- Be civil and courteous
- Even when others are not
- Listen to the Staff
- PM me if you have an issue
- Accept Warnings calmly
- If you believe it is wrong, let me know
- If you do not comply, you will be banned
- No Begging to be Modded
- You may ask once every other day
- If you whine or become annoying, you may be ignored
- Newfish is simply a term that means you are new to Laokia
- It is by no means meant as an insult; we love newfish!
These are the rules that apply to staff members. If they are not followed, staff privelages will be removed and they will possibly be banned to boot.
- Be civil and courteous
- Even when others are not
- This is more vital for Staff than for normal members
- If an issue directly involves you, let other Staff handle it!
- If this is not an option, deal with it very carefully
- Always PM me about it
- A Warning must be given before a Ban
- In extreme cases, this is not necessary
- Only one warning required!
- Give no more than three warnings per issue
- Only delete SPAM or Rude/Crude Messages
- This mostly goes for guests' shouts
- Naturally, no warning is needed for vile guests
- Do not start or continue arguments
- There is no need, really
- If it comes to it, the chat can be disabled
- Being staff does not mean you are above the rules
- When using your Staff powers to Warn/Ban/Etc. be civil!
- There is no reason to be mean about it
- Be kind and calm, even if it hurts!
- There is no need to Advertise your Staff position
- Make sure you are logged in as Staff before giving warnings!
- Do not say "I am staff and can ban you!"
- This thread should make it obvious that you can and will ban
- Listen to your fellow Staff members
- Whether they Warn you or ask you to stop something
- If you have an issue with it, take it up with me
- Being Staff, you get two warnings
- After that, come directly to me
- I can and will enforce the rules
- I have the final say in everything, obviously
- If you disagree with me, please feel free to come to me about it!
- I promise to listen, that does not mean I will always agree
