 Nintendo 64 Category RulesWelcome! The following rules will be in effect throughout the entire N64 Category. They are in place to ensure everyone enjoys themselves during their time here on Neoseeker. Please spare a couple of minutes to read themSpamming is when you post simple one-liners or something of the sort that doesn't add any conversation to the forum or thread that you're participating in. Posting something like "ya", "ok", or "lol" alone as a post is considered spam. The biggest case of spamming is something like "ahsgdka" which is a random combination of letters, so please don't do that just to get a kick out of it, because there are dire consequences for doing so. Spamming is actually one of the easier rules to break, so please try to post with meaning and substance when you're participating in a thread.
No Flaming
Flaming is when you yell, insult, or harass at someone or saying something to make them mad or hurt their feelings. Yelling can be considered typing in all caps, so please try not to do so. Cussing (cursing) at someone also falls under this category, so please try not to do that either. If you are mad at someone or don't agree with something someone posted, contact them via PM and work something out maturely.
No Memberating
Memberating is when you act like a moderator when you are not one. It doesn't matter if you were once a moderator or not, don't go throwing your weight around with no power to back yourself up. You can help someone by re-directing them, but no bossing around or threatening, etc. Also, do not request closure for a thread unless you started it.
No Double Posting
Double posting simply means posting twice in a row without someone replying to a thread in the mean time. In the bottom right-hand corner of your post you will see an edit option. Click on that if you feel the need to add to or change anything in your post, and make the necessary changes/additions.
Quality of Posts
Put effort into all of your posts. If correct spelling and grammar are used, people are more likely to help you out! Try to add depth to your replies. Instead of just answering with one word replies, give reasons to back up your response. If your post isn't of suitable quality, then it will be deleted on sight. Persistent posting of poor posts that include text talk will result in a lengthy ban.
No Adverstising
I'm pretty sure everyone knows what advertising is, but just in case, advertising is when you tell someone about something (in this case, another website) and try to get others to go there. This is not allowed in the Neoseeker forums, so if you want people to go to a website, put it in your profile, signature, or NeoHome. Advertising over NeoPM is not allowed either, so don't try that either, because you may be reported to the higher-ups. If you see someone advertising, then please report the message and take the message out of view.
No Game Threads Without Permission
If you want to start a game thread then please PM Insanity Prevails first. Game threads need to be well-organized and the moderator needs to make sure the thread doesn't promote spam. Usually when a moderator isn't aware of a game thread, it spirals out of control. If you do not have permission, your game thread will be closed.
No Bypassing
Bypassing a ban is when you are banned on one account, but make another so you can post again. You can be and will be caught, and your punishment will only result in a longer ban on any/all accounts. If you continue to do it, you will be reported to the super moderators, which is not good no matter what way you look at it. Just live out your ban, and prevent any trouble that may arise.
Use but don't Abuse the Report! Button
If you come across someone breaking one of these rules, please use the report function. Instead of replying or provoking the rule breaker, reporting them alerts a moderator so they can deal with the individual as quickly as possible. This function can be abused, which in turn leads to a ban, so please don't report anyone without a reason.
Have Fun!
Last but not least, enjoy yourselves! This is what forums are about! 
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[color=#666666]This message was edited by Insanity Prevails(moderator) on Jun 28 2008. |
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