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Forum Rules-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
« on: June 25, 2007, 11:34:03 PM »
Just a few basic rules for the forum.

First, this is a family oriented forum, so please try and keep profanity to a minimum. This doesn't mean that an occasional bad word will result in punishment. But threads with seemingly excessive profanity will be either edited or removed, and members who seem to use excessive profanity will be given a warning, and subsequently removed if they do not heed it.

There is a Report To Admin button at the bottom of every post. Use this only to report posts that may be against the rules. It is not to be used to ask me questions, or for any other use. This is mainly because posts are reported anonymously, which means that I cannot respond to them. For anything other than reporting pots, simply PM me. Also, please don't be trigger happy with the Report button. Report only things that are truly not acceptable. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. Please report only posts and/or threads which are against the rules. The Report To Admin feature is not your personal soapbox, or a mechanism for revenge against someone you don't like, or to report something that simply annoys you. And please, don't report a thread or post more than once.

We ask that you please refrain from posting tech support questions regarding the WS4000 emulator here. This is because there is a forum for that elsewhere, and also because most of us have very limited ability to help.

Please refrain from posting one-word or otherwise short, unnecessary posts. We love when you post. Really we do. Just make sure your making posts that add something meaningful to our discussions. Of course, intentional post count inflation by these or any means is not tolerated.

Off-topic posting is allowed only in the General Discussion forum. Elsewhere, please be sure to post things pertaining to the topic you want to add to. Off-topic posts will either be removed or placed in the right place.

Posts such as "I have it, but I can't share it" are not tolerated. There's nothing pertaining to TWC that you can't share with us. If you'd rather not share with us for whatever reason, simply don't bring it up. Such posts are often perceived as teases or flaunts. When in doubt about sharing something, ask an admin.

Regarding file sharing programs-you MAY talk about those which are legal. However, discussion of illegal file sharing programs and/or methods isn't allowed. We could get in trouble for allowing such discussion. Again, if in doubt, ask an admin.

Asking or begging for responses to your thread is not allowed. If anyone has anything they'd like to add, they surely will. Most of us have lives away from here and don't always catch new threads immediately. Nor do we all have something to say in every discussion.

Bumping of threads, especially those more than a month or so old is only allowed if you have something worthwhile to add. Don't bump a thread from last year just to say "Ha-that was funny!!". The thread was no worse off without your input.

If you have a site of your own, you MAY advertise it in your sig if you wish. You may also advertise a site not belonging to you in your sig if you wish, as long as you have that site's owner's permission to advertise it. If you want to start a thread in the general discussion board to advertise your site or forum please contact me first.

If you wish to create a thread of your own in the general discussion board (i.e. "Gary's Thread", or "Victor's Thread", you get the idea) in which to post your thoughts, ideas, discussions, etc. this IS allowed. But only one thread per person please. These seem to be popular threads, so I'm willing to allow them.

Please try not to duplicate existing topics. There is a search box at the top right of your screen just beneath the banner. If in doubt, use it to make sure your proposed topic doesn't already exist.

Harassment of your fellow members is not allowed in any way, shape, or form. Later editing a post to remove a disparaging remark does not remove you from responsibility. Please respect one another.

Please do not post private information about any employee of The Weather Channel, or any artist featured on the local forecast. These people want privacy too. Their personal lives are none of our concern.

Do not post IN ALL CAPS LIKE THIS. It is the equivalent of shouting on the internet. No one wants to be shouted at!

You MAY post articles relating to TWC, but be sure to cite the author and source of the article, so as to avoid any possibility if plagiarism.

Excessively large signatures are not allowed. These are very unsightly and often make it very difficult to navigate through a thread.
« Last Edit: September 16, 2008, 10:23:00 AM by lfmusiclover »

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Re: Forum Rules-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2008, 09:49:59 PM »
There is no longer an umbrella ban on any particular type of discussion i.e. politics, religion, etc. However, these conversations need to be kept clean, orderly, and in control or they still run the risk of being removed.

« Last Edit: September 16, 2008, 09:42:30 AM by lfmusiclover »

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Re: Forum Rules-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2008, 09:12:07 PM »
Alright, there has been a slight issue regarding the PM system here, so I've decided that, as opposed to taking the "hands off" approach to Pm's that TWCC takes, I'm going to take a more active approach. As a result, I've developed a set of guidelines for the PM system. These guidelines will help to keep TWCT a desirable place. However, this DOES NOT mean that I will be looking at everyone's PM's. I will not. The only time I will see any PM is if one is forwarded to me for an infraction of the rules.

PM Guidelines:

First and foremost, you agree to these automatically by your use of the PM system. Any questions regarding these rules may be directed to me via PM or e-mail.

The PM system may not be used to spam other members. This includes the UNSOLICITED advertisement of any site, product, or service, as well as any other type of message that would be considered spam.

Harrassment via PM will not be tolerated either. Be nice.

I realize that PM's are private, but when it comes right down to it the PM system is part of this site and as such I have a responsibility to make sure it is not abused. If you are the recipient of an abusive or spam message, forward it to me so I can take action. But PLEASE, only forward PM's that are breaking a rule. I want to see as few of your PM's as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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Re: Forum Rules-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2008, 01:32:09 PM »
Just want to clarify something about the PM policy-I AM NOT under ANY CIRCUMSTANCES reading ANYBODY's PM's. The only time I read a PM is if one is reported to me, and only then, and only THAT PM. I do not randomly check for PM's that break the rules. Frankly, I don't have the time or patience to rummage through a list of hundreds of PM's.

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Re: Forum Rules-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2008, 11:42:35 PM »
New rule-from now on, you will not be allowed to participate in the off-topic forums (General Discussion, Game Room, etc.) unless you participate in the rest of the forum as well. I have noticed a number of people who post only in the off topic boards, but nowhere else in the forum. I don't think that's right.

There is no limit on how much you must participate in the rest of the forum. That means if you only post a few times a day in any other board of the forum that would be fine. My hope is that this will cut down on the sudden outbreak of over posting in the off topic boards. I don't mind people participating on those boards, but this is a TWC forum, so everyone should be participating throughout the entire forum, not just the OT boards.
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Re: Forum Rules-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2008, 10:34:33 PM »
One small addition to these rules: Harassment of any type, including sexual harassment, is not allowed here. It will be treated with ZERO TOLERANCE. Sexual harassment will earn you an immediate and permanent ban.