Post by Shadefeather on Oct 26, 2007 9:10:12 GMT -5
All rules must be followed without question.
OOC Rules:
1: No flame-wars. Flame-wars are huge fights or arguements. FIghting makes forums look bad, and we'd like to have a freindly community on LoW. If you really need to fight with someone, please take it to PMs.
2: Do not spam. Spamming is unacceptable. When there is too much spam, it takes a while to load and it slows down computers. If you're caught spamming too many times, you will be banned.
3: Swearing -- we know that some people like to swear, and most of us accept that. Swearing is allowed, especially in role-plays. All we ask is that you keep it to a minimum and only say the "F" word on SPECIAL occasions. (PM me if you would like to know these occasions).
4: Please do not double-post. Double-posting is considered spam and isn't appreciated. Double-posting isn't needed; there is a nifty little "Edit" button above each post. Please use that instead.
5: No impersonation. Impersonating someone means you take their name and try to make others believe that you are that person. This action will NEVER be excused, and you will be banned immediately.
6: No hacking. We are certain that no one will hack since it is illegal, but we'll remind you anyway. Hacking is breaking into someone else's account. If we catch anyone hacking, they'll be banned immediately FOREVER.
7: Please do not talk about your age. If you say you are underage, and someone who is of age creates an account for you, you are technically breaking the law that states you cannot be on forums if you are under 13 years of age. If ProBoards finds out that this happened, they will DELETE LoW. So please never mention your age. (If you're 13 or over, then it's okay to).
8: Use correct spelling. I'm sure that everyone here knows how to spell. Some people like to change up words a bit, but please, spell your words right. If you're not certain you spelled them right, please use the spell-check button.
9: No chatspeak. Chatspeak is illiterate and annoying. I know a lot of you out there believe that chatspeak is fun to use and faster, but it's really not. If you're a fast typer, it takes just as long to type out the real word than it does to type it out in chatspeak form. Chatspeak can also be considered spam, so please, no chatspeak at all.
Cbox Rules
1: No advertising. We know you need more members, but a lot of people who advertise spam their site's link in the Cbox, and we don't want any of that in our chat. A simple link in your name will do. You can advertise in the board.
2: No impersonation. Same as the rule above in the OOC Rules. Impersonation is inexcusable and when we catch you, you will be banned immediately.
3: Swearing -- Same as the rule above. Just keep it to a minimum and try not to use the F word.
IC Rules
1: When role-playing, keep your posts literate, or at least semi-literate. Illiteracy is not accepted at LoW.
• Literate posts include:
-- Good detail
-- Proper grammar
-- Proper punctuation
-- Correct capitilization.
-- Proper spelling.
-- More than, or exactly five sentences.
-- No chatspeak at all.
• Semi-literate posts include:
-- Proper spelling
-- Poper punctuation
-- Correct capitilization
-- Three or more sentences
-- No chatspeak.
• Illiterate posts include:
-- One-line posts
-- Bad grammar
-- Not the best spelling
-- Incorrect capitilization
-- Chatspeak every now and then
-- Not enough detail
Please make sure all posts are literate and semi-literate.
2: No power playing. Power playing is taking control of someone else's character(s). Example: " 'Froststream is dead!' meowed Hawkpaw(your character). Spottedkit(someone else's character) looked at him with a blank stare."
This action is not allowed. Power playing will be excused two times. If we catch you a third time, you will be banned from role-playing for three days.
3: Do not God Mod. God Modding is making your character invincible, the most powerful cat in the Clan, the best-looking cat...you got the idea, right?
Example: "Stonepaw clawed at his opponent once more, becoming tired from the fight. Then, as Shadowstep began a finishing blow at Stonepaw, the apprentice grew wings and flew away from the danger."
God Modding in completely unfair. If you God Mod, we will give you a warning of 50%. If we catch you again, you'll be banned from role-playing for five days.
4: No liquid-time. When you liquid-time, it means you're in two RPs at once, or at two places at the same time. It's like trying to be at home doing homework and being at the movie theater at the same time. It just doesn't work; it's unrealistic. Please refrain from doing liquid-time.
5: Character limits-- Please try to keep your amount of characters to 5. If you want more than five, go ahead and make them. All characters must be active. If you can't keep up with some of your cats, please put them up for adoption.
Any rule-breakers will be punished. If you break rules, I will PM you and we will discuss your punishment.
Thank you all for taking the time to read the rules.
