Forum Rules

We ask all members to follow these guidelines in the forums and private messaging. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please ask a moderator or contact the administrator before posting.

What is allowed:

• Posting appropriate comments/questions in relevant forums
  
• Posting opinions in a nice and respectful manner
  
• Posting new topics in relevant forums with an appropriate, descriptive title
  
• Reporting inappropriate posts or messages
  
• Roleplaying in the appropriate forum
  
• Editing or deleting your own posts (in fact, it's encouraged!)
  
• Creating a Character Profile (it's compulsory, you must have one)

What is not allowed:

• Posts that include or attempt to include disrespectful/vulgar language, aggressive or abusive behavior, pornographic materials, or posts unrelated to the topic
  
• References to religion, politics, blanket, violence, or other inappropriate or illegal behavior (unless refering to Daira the Goddess of Cynosure)
  
• Plagiarism/art theft (posting material that is not your own without permission and/or direct reference and credit to the original author/artist)
  
• SPAM (definition below)
  
• Backseat moderating (non-moderators responding to posts as if they were moderators)
  
• Posting new threads that are similar to other threads- please use the search feature and look at the last few pages of topics in a forum before posting a new topic
  
• Posts created for attention/pity or complaining about why your topic has been locked/trashed
  
• Posting links or images of yourself or other members
  
• Attempting to go around a warning or ban by creating or using a new/extra account

Definition of SPAM
SPAM= Stupid, Pointless, Annoying Messages. Listed below are our definitions of "SPAM":

• Off-topic posts- any post that is irrelevant to the forum or topic
  
• Intentional post-count-raising- replying to questions that have already been answered and repeating the answer, or just posting nonsense that has nothing to do with that forum or discussion.
  
• One-word replies- actually, this includes any posts with three words or less. If you can reply with three words or less, it's probably not worth saying.
  
• Personal topics- anything not directed to all forum members (unless it’s in a pack topic) should be sent using private messages or e-mails.
  
• Offers for solicitations/services
  
• Double-posting- please edit previous posts instead of posting more than once.
  
• Non-normal writing- Text speak (ex- btw I g2g), SHOUTING, or using excessive numbers of: smileys, font colors, or punctuation (ex- !!??!??!?!) may all be considered SPAM

Consequences:
Posts/topics may be moved, edited, or deleted by moderators or the administrator if they are inappropriate or belong in another thread. Moderators and administrators, not users, determine what is considered to be inappropriate, vulgar, or SPAM. Users not following these guidelines may receive a warning, lose privileges, or be banned from the forum.

If, after reading these guidelines, you have a problem with a user (including moderators), or do not understand why your topic/post was locked or deleted, you are welcome to contact a moderator or the administrator in a respectful manner. Arguing with moderators or the administrator, especially after receiving a warning, will not be tolerated and may lead to an immediate ban.

Above all, respect the administrator, moderators, and all other members of this forum. Thank you for your cooperation!

Some links of interest if you’re new to forums:
NatureGirl’s forum guide from a to z
http://www.wolfquest.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15450

“Thread posting for dummies”
http://www.undinefallspack.com/thread_posting_for_dummies.png