Post by Gilligan on Apr 22, 2008 11:35:48 GMT -5
Welcome to the sitcoms forum, the premier TV sitcoms community that spans all classic and new sitcoms. Posted below are some simple guidelines that I ask all members to follow, doing so will make my job as board administrator easier and your job as community poster more simple.
These rules are as follows...
AVATARS - Please keep all avatars no larger than 150 pixels wide by 200 pixels long, this is more than enough size to keep people happy. Also, it is suggested that you host your own avatars and not direct link to images on the web, it is considered stealing bandwidth and the owners of those images may not like it. Please re-size your avatars to the proper specs if it is needed, and NO images of pornography or extreme violence is allowed! NOTE - Flash avatars ARE allowed.
SIGNATURES - Though I would much rather have members use text as their choice of signatures I am allowing the use of images. All images MUST be no larger than normal banner size and NON FLASH, signatures that exceed this rule will be removed. Again, no pornography or extreme violence.
POSTING - You will notice on this forum the use of what we call "sub boards", forums within a forum. This is used to list all the shows according to the shows date of origin. Please browse the sub boards first to find your show before making a post. It is very important that members try to post in the proper forums as I do not wish to be removing and re-locating threads, it is very tiresome and I don't like it.
FLAMING - Every now and again there will times when members do not agree with each other and are at odds with one another. Though I do encourage debate I do not encourage name calling, threats and all out attacks on other members. Those that are caught doing such things will be given a warning.
Which brings me to this..WARNINGS.
WARNINGS - A warning meter has been installed on the forum which will be displayed under the members display name whenever they do something that requires a warning. The meter bar goes by percentage and will read various percentages depending on the severity and nature of the offense. Once the bar reads 100% the person is then banned from the community.
SPAM - Spam is a big problem on many boards and I have a way of dealing with it. Spam of any sort is not tolerated here unless it is sitcom or TV related. If you have a sitcom or TV related website you may post a link to it in the websites and homepages forum where it belongs. Feel free to offer a description of the site also. Advertising things in the wrong forum will just result in deletion of your post and possible warnings.
PARTICIPATION - When registering it is suggested that you read the pre registration rules. These rules cover what is expected of members (which isn't that much) and will inform you what is required of NEW members. remember, a community will be only as good as the members within it. If you do not post anything do not expect anybody else to care about what you have to say, this does NOT mean that you need to have 800 posts! Just try to be somewhat active if you are able as it encourages others to do the same.
MODERATORS - As this community is new I feel there is no need for extra moderators, that could change in the future. As more and more members join I may be seeking interested people to act as mods, if this is something that you think you might want to do please PM me and let me know. I do of course have requirements before one can qualify to become a mod, they are as follows..
1. Have at least 300 posts
2. Displays good judgement
3. Is able to help others with questions regarding the community
4. Helps in advertising the community any way possible
5. Is active on the boards
6. Reports to admin any problems tech/member or otherwise
7. Most of all be friendly to new members, helpful and eager to set a good example!
If you feel you can do these things you are welcome to submit a request to the admin for moderatorship.
The above rules are all that I ask though they can be changed or modified at any time. If you have any questions relating to the above please feel free to PM me with your concerns. Thank you for your interest in the sitcoms forum and enjoy the community!
Gilligan
These rules are as follows...
AVATARS - Please keep all avatars no larger than 150 pixels wide by 200 pixels long, this is more than enough size to keep people happy. Also, it is suggested that you host your own avatars and not direct link to images on the web, it is considered stealing bandwidth and the owners of those images may not like it. Please re-size your avatars to the proper specs if it is needed, and NO images of pornography or extreme violence is allowed! NOTE - Flash avatars ARE allowed.
SIGNATURES - Though I would much rather have members use text as their choice of signatures I am allowing the use of images. All images MUST be no larger than normal banner size and NON FLASH, signatures that exceed this rule will be removed. Again, no pornography or extreme violence.
POSTING - You will notice on this forum the use of what we call "sub boards", forums within a forum. This is used to list all the shows according to the shows date of origin. Please browse the sub boards first to find your show before making a post. It is very important that members try to post in the proper forums as I do not wish to be removing and re-locating threads, it is very tiresome and I don't like it.
FLAMING - Every now and again there will times when members do not agree with each other and are at odds with one another. Though I do encourage debate I do not encourage name calling, threats and all out attacks on other members. Those that are caught doing such things will be given a warning.
Which brings me to this..WARNINGS.
WARNINGS - A warning meter has been installed on the forum which will be displayed under the members display name whenever they do something that requires a warning. The meter bar goes by percentage and will read various percentages depending on the severity and nature of the offense. Once the bar reads 100% the person is then banned from the community.
SPAM - Spam is a big problem on many boards and I have a way of dealing with it. Spam of any sort is not tolerated here unless it is sitcom or TV related. If you have a sitcom or TV related website you may post a link to it in the websites and homepages forum where it belongs. Feel free to offer a description of the site also. Advertising things in the wrong forum will just result in deletion of your post and possible warnings.
PARTICIPATION - When registering it is suggested that you read the pre registration rules. These rules cover what is expected of members (which isn't that much) and will inform you what is required of NEW members. remember, a community will be only as good as the members within it. If you do not post anything do not expect anybody else to care about what you have to say, this does NOT mean that you need to have 800 posts! Just try to be somewhat active if you are able as it encourages others to do the same.
MODERATORS - As this community is new I feel there is no need for extra moderators, that could change in the future. As more and more members join I may be seeking interested people to act as mods, if this is something that you think you might want to do please PM me and let me know. I do of course have requirements before one can qualify to become a mod, they are as follows..
1. Have at least 300 posts
2. Displays good judgement
3. Is able to help others with questions regarding the community
4. Helps in advertising the community any way possible
5. Is active on the boards
6. Reports to admin any problems tech/member or otherwise
7. Most of all be friendly to new members, helpful and eager to set a good example!
If you feel you can do these things you are welcome to submit a request to the admin for moderatorship.
The above rules are all that I ask though they can be changed or modified at any time. If you have any questions relating to the above please feel free to PM me with your concerns. Thank you for your interest in the sitcoms forum and enjoy the community!
Gilligan
