Hidden Rules?

[Sad Panda]

Well apparently we've come across a few "hidden rules" over the past week or so. I have received points for "back talking" and TROLOLOLOLOL was banned for a week for "making wild accusations". Well I'd like to know all of these rules so I can further help myself abide by them in the future.

                                                                Thank you,
                                                                              Nick.

[Insomnom]

You're best bet is to contact and admin directly to bring their attention to this topic.  I agree that there should be an update to the rules.
People shouldn't be punished for things that aren't labeled as disallowed.
Though, you SHOULD use common sense in dealing with people. 
In which case, you should have known that "back talking" an admin would get you in some sort of trouble. -shrug-


Anyway, these are some general "conduct guidelines" that you should follow wherever you go, as they pretty much cover everything (Taken from another website I moderate). This is for everyone, not just for you.
Note: This is just a suggestion, these are not official rules here and you do not have to follow them unless stated otherwise on this website.

1. Don't be a jerk.  Seriously.  Playful banter is fine. Outright attacks are not.
2. Don’t harass others. It's simple. It doesn't matter someones race, nationality, sexuality, religion, etc. We're all human.
3. Don’t promote illegal activity.  Hurp.  For sites like this, this includes "illegal" in the sense of rule breaking- such the somewhat known "don't-talk-about-botting" rule.
4. Don’t be excessively vulgar or annoying.  So you swear now and then? shit, so do I. That's fine, just don't go overboard.  Also, TyPing LIKE THSI all THe TIME cAN REallyTrash UP the PALCE!11!!1!1 :P :P ;D ;D ;D1!!1!!!  :D ;D ;) ::) :) ;D
5.Don't feed the trolls. People need to learn to just take pride in the fact they know they are right and learn to let things go. You don't have to prove it to anyone else.  Plus, by continuing a stupid argument or the like, you're already losing and the troll is getting what he wants. This is common knowledge but no one ever follows it. Why?
6. Don't spam.  If you need an explanation for this.. get off the internet.
7. Do not link to or post inappropriate material. There are children around. And although they may not be pure, let them find their own porn.
8. Pick your username and avatar wisely. Don't make your username offensive or plastered with curse words. For the avatar, keep it SFW.
9. Keep your "little brother" away from your keyboard.   We know it was you. If it wasn't, it's still your fault because it's your account.

As a general rule of thumb, no matter what sites your browsing or which cop you run into.. the people who run the site, from mods up, pretty much hold word over what you have to say. :\ Basically, what I mean is, they will interpret and enforce the set rules of the site however they wish so long as it's accepted by their "higher ups".

That being said, don't feel like you shouldn't ask questions or talk to an admin about the way you were treated (such as this topic) if you think it was unfair. Sometimes (not saying this is happening now, at all) people let this "power" or "authority" get to their heads.

Just a heads up to everyone. Never feel like you can't PM me about something. I'll do my best to answer any questions you have or guide you to the right person to talk to (or perhaps, speak with them myself and report back. Whatever works).

[Sad Panda]

I would have contacted them personally, but I wanted to make sure that everyone got word of the rules that no one seems to know about. Thanks for the rules that you posted, and many of them are included in the rules here. Yet again Jazmin is correct so let's all listen to her.



Please do not lock this as I would like for either Jeremy or Danny to post here because they seem to have their own set of rules.

[Insomnom]

I understand. I'm just saying.. in general with specific issues, don't hesitate. =P

[Sora]

Yes they were wrong because they didn't list some of the rules, but you were wrong too because it was obvious you would get in SOME kind of trouble.... C'mon Nick, you're better than this.  ;)

[Ry60003333]

For some reason I feel like harassing staff is an unspoken rule.

For example, theres no law against flipping off a cop, but would you do it?

[Dug]

Most people wouldn't but some people would if that cop made a accusation such as the comment nick posted[and yes this is in the opposite side of veiw]
But I feel you.

[The Troll]

i thnk that thes shuld be put up cuz its not fair 4 ppl that dont no

[Dug]

i thnk that thes shuld be put up cuz its not fair 4 ppl that dont no

It's just common sense.

[Pk0wnedall]

For some reason I feel like harassing staff is an unspoken rule.

For example, theres no law against flipping off a cop, but would you do it?

That's exactly right actually, It's the same thing as real life pretty much. Some rules like that aren't spoken of but they are they're also, Common sense helps a lot.

[zhouli]

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