25-03-2003 03:36									#1
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This thread intends to syntethise the new rules that entered action because of the war in Iraq. I intend to make it a reliable source of true mod's rules, and not a location to discuss the behaviour of mods (I think it belongs to the community forum).

Until now, all the classic Forum Rules apply.

Also, new rules are :
- It is forbidden to post pictures of dead people. There is some tolerance to direct links to these pictures, if there is an adequate disclaimer.

- It is forbidden to spam the topped News Thread. Only news and links can be given there.

- It is forbidden to gloat about the war casualties

- It is forbidden to create threads regarding those who have been banned.

- The tolerance towards insults, incivility and delibarate provokation has been lowered.

If I forgot anything, please add the rules I missed. Please no fantasy rules, I want this thread to be a convenient tool to those who want to abide by them.

Last edited by Spiffor on 25-03-2003 at 04:52

	25-03-2003 03:39									#2
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One sure as hell can't post a picture of a shaved cat.
I know that much.

	25-03-2003 04:14									#3
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this thread is probably against the rules as well oh the irony

	25-03-2003 04:27									#4
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I would like to add one.

Please cut back on the number of threads. I'm quite sure alot of people would agree with me on this one. It seems that for every sentence that someone wants to say, instead posting inside an existing thread, they create a new thread for every idea they have. Too much.

Alot of threads that were worth continuing have dropped to pages 2,3,4... too quickly and less valuable threads have taken their place.

Cut back! Stop creating a thread for every sentence you want to state.

[B]Stop spamming serious threads

More than once, I posted something serious only to have some bumbling fool respond with "Hello" or "Posting before Deletia".

If you want to post something that is worth posting, please do so, instead of ruining threads!!!!

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	25-03-2003 04:34									#5
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-gloating about war casualties results in a banning for the duration of the war.

	25-03-2003 04:38									#6
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Dominikos :
I only thought about laying down the rules made by the mods as time passes by. Even though I acknowledge it would be much better not to post threads every now and then, it isn't a mod's rule.

Boris :
Edited. I didn't write the duration of the ban, because I think durations will be variable and at the mod's discretion.

	25-03-2003 04:40									#7
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"- The tolerance towards insults and incivility has been lowered."

If that is going to be a rule, then their should also be less tolerance towards delibarate provokation.

	25-03-2003 04:40									#8
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quote: Originally posted by SlowwHand One sure as hell can't post a picture of a shaved cat. I know that much.

A shaved cat? Man, I would have liked to see that......

	25-03-2003 04:42									#9
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I believe that discussing who got banned and why was always a no-no that got a thread closed at a minimum--

Listing any new wartime rules however seems sensible-- If, like me, you are here sporadically it is possible to miss them

	25-03-2003 04:45									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Shi Huangdi "- The tolerance towards insults and incivility has been lowered."

But I like coming here to be insulted by the uncivilised.

I suppose as long as we are given fair warning it's OK. Perhaps the mods should start a sticky thread on what's not allowed as long as the war is on. My "banning" thread was supposed to be humorous rather than insubordinate; but it seems to have been taken for the latter. Posting pics of dead folks is obviously out of the question, but what about pictures of damaged buildings and the like? These have some worth in discussions of collateral damage and the effectiveness of "smart" weapons after all.

	25-03-2003 04:46									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Flubber I believe that discussing who got banned and why was always a no-no that got a thread closed at a minimum--

That I didn't know.

	25-03-2003 04:49									#12
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I believe " who got banned " threads were seen as a glorification of the banned which might encourage the type of behavior that resulted in the banning

	25-03-2003 04:50									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Shi Huangdi If that is going to be a rule, then their should also be less tolerance towards delibarate provokation.

I think it has. I guess Tassadar got banned because of his deliberate provokation. First post edited.

	25-03-2003 05:03									#14
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I seen the shaved cat. That wasn't removed was it?

now where was that...

	25-03-2003 06:12									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Spiffor I think it has. I guess Tassadar got banned because of his deliberate provokation. First post edited.

And I'm sorry for it

And why does everyone want to see a shaved cat?! Its a crime against Misty.......

	25-03-2003 19:32									#16
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I was able to show my mother, brother, and daughter those cat pictures.

Flag burning thread.
Tass and I were messing around, and some fluffy pushed the Complain to Moderator button.

	25-03-2003 19:38									#17
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I've taken to search for my own posts first thing, so I know which conversations I've been having, and decide which to continue.

	27-03-2003 13:53									#19
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No, I don't know why I posted that reponse.

	27-03-2003 14:44									#20
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quote: And I'm sorry for it

No you're not.

	27-03-2003 16:39									#21
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Can we discuss those who have been banned in already created threads, or is paitkis an illigal word for the rest of the war (not that it would be interesting to discuss him anyway but still..) ?

	27-03-2003 16:44									#22
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I used "paiktis" as a dirty word even before the war.

	27-03-2003 16:44									#23
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Yes.

	27-03-2003 18:35									#24
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Rothy :
There is no such thing as an already created thread about banned people. The mods close them swiftly.

	27-03-2003 19:43									#25
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The problem with discussing banned people is that people are either criticizing the banned person ( and the mods understandably don't want that type of stuff since it degenerates pretty quick) or they are sympathizing with the banned ( which the mods probably like less since it might glorify unacceptable behavior)

Either way I have no problem with their position. While I don't know the merits of all moderator action, they generally apply a standard that is not that hard to adhere to.

	27-03-2003 19:58									#26
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Another problem with discussing banned people is that it put's their name in "lights"... and we don't want people to do stupid things just so they can be added to the list of people banned... some take it as a badge of honor...

	27-03-2003 21:42									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Mr. President I used "paiktis" as a dirty word even before the war.

That's not a very nice thing to say.
Paiktis and I disagree on some things, but he's honest in his emotion.

	27-03-2003 23:20									#28
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quote: Originally posted by SlowwHand Flag burning thread. Tass and I were messing around, and some fluffy pushed the Complain to Moderator button.

On the subject of banning: everyone who even thinks of pushing the CtM button should be banned for as long there are wars anywhere...

	27-03-2003 23:46									#29
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Hear, hear!

	28-03-2003 01:01									#30
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quote: Originally posted by SlowwHand One sure as hell can't post a picture of a shaved cat. I know that much.

but i dont like the appearance of unshaven pussies.