Forum Rules and Policies

[Leonidas]

Dear Users!

• There are certain guidelines you should be aware of before you post messages to this Forum. It is important there are some basic guidelines of conduct. While most people are courteous and polite; there are some individuals that choose to behave in a disrespectful and irresponsible manner.The Administrators and Moderators of CSS Forum are making every effort to keep this forum a friendly and productive place for all members. Mutual respect is within the guidelines by which the forum will be Administrated and Moderated. This respect is shown towards ALL users of the forum who will be treated with courtesy and in return members are expected to show the same respect and courtesy to the forum staff and other members.
  
  
• It is of the utmost importance to comply with any reasonable request made by an Administrator or Moderator as they are guided by and adhere to the rules laid down by the forum guidelines. Examples may simply involve an edit to a post where it is seen to be made in anger or taunting/abusive language is used. Users who do not comply with a reasonable request will be reported to the Admin. or a Moderator who are at liberty to remove the post completely without further question.
  
  
• Depending on the severity of the post and including argumentative/abusive, e-mails/PM's the user account may have a temporary ban enforced or 'restrictions' placed on the user's account until the matter can be resolved through a 'civil' approach. Trying to circumvent a restriction and or ban by re-registering with another user name or changing of an IP address will not be tolerated and in this case a permanent ban may be deemed necessary. This type of ban is very rare and in most cases will be avoided unless the intent of a user is obviously seen as disruptive and subsequently detrimental to other members of the forum.
  
  
• All Admin. and Moderators are here to help and assist the forum members in whatever way possible therefore remember to approach any staff with respect as abusive language and/or threats will not be tolerated at all.
  
  
• The IP address of all posts is recorded to aid in enforcing forum rules and policies. As a user you agree to any information you have entered on the Forum being stored in a database. While this information will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent, the administrators and moderators cannot be held responsible for any hacking attempt that may lead to the data being compromised.

Thank you for complying with the Rules and Policies of the forum and for your help in furthering the development of CSS Forum by complying to the rules stated.

In addition to our Terms of Service and Announcment below is a general breakdown of the terms that all members must follow:

Forum-wide Rules

Forum Rules

1. Respect the guidelines for forum usage, and site usage. Respect volunteers, yourself, fellow community members, and guests on these boards. Whether a community member has one post or 5,000 posts, they deserve the same respect. Users should post in a way that is respectful of other users. Flaming or abusing users in any way will not be tolerated.
2. Users linking to or asking for information on warez, crackz, etc. or re-printing material without permission will receive a warning and their post will be removed.
3. Posts are to be made in the relevant forum. Users are asked to read the forum descriptions before posting.
4. Obscene images will not be tolerated. This site is family friendly, and all posts and posters must respect the integrity of the site.
5. The moderators of this forum reserve the right to edit or remove any post or thread at any time. Main reasons include 'duplication', 'uppercase letter', 'net speak', 'Irrelevance', 'offense' and 'thanks posts'.
6. Members can share their email ids and personal contact numbers in their profiles, but not in their posts.
7. Users should use an appropriate title when posting a new topic. Examples of bad titles include: "Help me!", "I'm stuck!" etc. Examples of good titles include; "Need Help opting Subjects" etc.
8. Red font has been and continues to be reserved for moderator use. Don't use it.
9. Users should not post a topic/reply in CAPITALS, the reason being is that this is considered as shouting.
10. Do not write in eLiTe LeTtErS, or in very large or hard to read fonts or colors.
11. Avoid regular use of "Netspeak" or other "cute" grammar or spelling (For example: writing "R U a woman?" instead of "Are You a woman?").
12. Multi Usernames: More than one username (Sock Puppet account) is not allowed. A sock puppet is an account made on an internet message board by a person who already has an account for the purpose of posting anonymously. After the preferred choice of username the Admin will delete the other/s username/s.Use your own account for posting personal opinions. All the members are restricted to bear single username. The IP address of all posts is recorded to aid in enforcing forum rules and policies. Trying to circumvent a restriction and or ban by re-registering with another user name or changing of an IP address will not be tolerated and in this case a permanent ban may be deemed necessary.
13. Change of Username: If anyone wants to modify their username, ie: spelling, post to the Admin in "Site Feedback" for a requested modification. Members cannot request for change of usernames under any condition.
14. Keep on topic: Responses to a particular thread should be on-topic and pertain to the discussion. Users should use the New Topic button to start a new discussion which would otherwise be off-topic in the current thread. Threads that are off topic may be closed or deleted by the moderator.
15. Posting Messages: Posting the same message to many topics or boards is considered spam. Duplicate messages will be deleted or consolidated by our moderators. Please do your best to post new topics to the appropriate forum board, moderators will move topics that are posted inappropriately.
16. Commercial Postings/Solicitations are not allowed. Commercial content as a direct or indirect (either intentional or non-intentional) attempt to solicit customers through a forum post will be edited or deleted.
17. About our Moderators: Forum Moderators are community volunteers that give up their time to help build a better community. They will assist with focusing topics and enforcing guidelines. They have the authority to edit/delete posts, to move, close or delete topics, and to temporarily moderate users’ posts. Do not attempt to engage them in direct combat.
18. Backseat Moderating is not allowed on these boards. If you notice any issue which may be against forum policy, please report in Site Feedback section.
19. Complaints: If you have an issue with a specific post/topic on this board, please report in Site Feedback section.

Signatures

1. Putting links advertising websites (eg. Free Hosting click here) or linking to auction websites is strictly forbidden.
2. Users abusing these rules will be given One(1) warning only. If the offense is repeated, they will face a possible ban.

Avatars

1. Image must be 81 pixels wide by 81 pixels high.
2. Image cannot exceed 9KB in filesize.
3. Hotlinking (using this forum as a host) is expressly forbidden.
4. As this is an educational forum, nude and indecent pictures, showbiz celebrity avatars, movie characters, ammunitions and weapons, and display of drugs in avatars are not allowed.
5. There are no restrictions as to where you can use your Avatar, however, do not link via a url to the Avatar on this Forum (Hotlink)
6. Links to images on slow servers e.g Lycos or those prone to failure will be removed.
7. Users abusing these rules will be given One(1) warning only. If the offense is repeated, they will face a possible ban.

Please be advised that if you got banned lately for some reason or NO SPECIFIC REASON, there is absolutely no need to ask for the reinstatement of your account. All your queries will be left un-answered. The forum management reserves the right to penalize or cancel your membership ANYTIME and for ANY REASON.