Forum Rules [april 8th 2014]
Nov 18, 2011 10:29:53 GMT -6
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Post by Chris on Nov 18, 2011 10:29:53 GMT -6
Truckmodshop Official Rules
Last Updated on April 8th, 2014
Last Updated on April 8th, 2014
These rules apply to everyone, administrators and moderators included.
When you post for the first time, you agree that you have read and understand these rules. NO EXCEPTIONS
If you're banned, you can dispute your ban by either sending an email to tmsbanned@hotmail.com or by PMing one of the staff members.
Users may contest any moderation actions performed by staff(unless otherwise posted) by sending a descriptively-titled personal message to one or all staff members. ANY contesting on the forums themselves may be removed by staff at any time without warning, and can result in further disciplinary action.
General Forum Rules:1. Abide by the ProBoards Terms Of Service, and the ProBoards Community Guidlines
2. No racism/harassment!
Any racist remarks, photos, or links will constitute an immediate ban for life, no exceptions. Harassing members on purpose can also consitute a ban. Please don't bother people if they don't want to interact with you.
3. No spamming/contributing to spam
- No user introduction/update threads
Welcome to TMS! Please do not make any threads regarding your status, such as "I'm the new one", "I'm back" or "I'm leaving". If you want to feel welcome simply jump into an ongoing discussion and combine your hello with a thoughtful and insightful post! Status updates can also be posted and discussed in the General Discussions thread. - Do not double-post. Double-posting is permitted if the second message is posted 12 hours or more after the first post.
4. English only
This is an English-speaking forum. The "translate post" option on each post can be used to translate from english to your native language. Posts that do not follow this rule will be removed without warning. Offenders who break this rule multiple times may have their accounts suspended/banned.
5. No fighting!
Fighting or contributing to a fight may result in your account being suspended or banned without notice. If you are having any issues or witness fighting among members, please use the "report to mod" function at the bottom of the offending post. If you have an issue with someone, let them know in a personal message, or keep it to yourself.
6. No excessive cursing
Help keep things tasteful by watching your language. There is no word filter, but don't abuse that privilege. Staff will notify you if they feel you are violating this rule, and if warnings are ignored, your account may be suspended temporarily.
7. Post in the correct topic/section
Always post messages and topics in the section/topic that best suits the subject of your post.
- Post questions in the correct topic.
Each board has a questions topic, which should be used for questions, such as (but not limited to) "why is my game crashing", "where can I find this mod" or "how do I do this". Questions posted in their own thread may be moved or removed by staff at their discretion.Users may not contest the moving/removal of these types of threads. NO EXCEPTION
8. No VTC recruiting
- Do not post threads or messages with the intent of recruiting members to your Virtual trucking Company (VTC), Virtual Airline (VA) or anything similar.
- Avatars and signatures may contain content relating to VTCs/VAs/etc, and signatures may include links to your VTC/VA/etc website.
9. Do not post in old threads
Threads whose most recent posts are older than two (2) months (~60 days) should not be posted in unless something significant is being added. If in doubt as to what is "significant", contact a moderator and they will give you their honest opinion. Old threads will remain open, be closed, or be removed at the discretion of staff. Digging up an old thread simply to say "Any news?" or "dead link." is not acceptable. Send a personal message to the thread-starter if you have questions or complaints. If the thread-starter has been banned or their account has been deleted, there is no further action you can take. Do not post in the topic. Do not personal message the staff about it.
10. Mod Posting Rules:
- Post mod credits.
If you create a new thread for your mod, regardless of whether it is public or private, you must post full credits. - Include a README.
All mods posted on the forums must include a "readme" file with the complete credit list, and basic installation instructions.
11. Image Posting Rules:
- No explicit or insulting images.
- Any images posted containing content that is personally insulting or that contains porn, real killing, mutilations, wounds, carnage, and other images deemed by staff to be disgusting/explicit will result in the poster being immediately banned. This also includes links to pages that contain such images. If you are in doubt, contact a moderator via private message before posting. You won't be banned for checking out if a link is ok to post if it's a genuine request.
"Explicit" imagery.
Revealing photos are allowed on the forums to some extent, but we draw the line at "almost-nudity", like covering up private areas with tape or other body parts, or touching direct contact on genitals. Posting explicit content or "almost-nudity" will make you liable for punishment. Use revealing photos or avatars at your own risk; It is up to the staff's own discretion whether your avatar or image will be removed. - Revealing photos must have all private areas completely covered.
- ALL images must comply with the Proboards Community Guidelines
- Any images posted containing content that is personally insulting or that contains porn, real killing, mutilations, wounds, carnage, and other images deemed by staff to be disgusting/explicit will result in the poster being immediately banned. This also includes links to pages that contain such images. If you are in doubt, contact a moderator via private message before posting. You won't be banned for checking out if a link is ok to post if it's a genuine request.
- Screenshots:
- Screenshots can be in ANY FORMAT as long as it doesn't exceed the size limit.
- Screenshots must be less than 1.2MB in size.
- Maximum of 8 pictures per post. DO NOT double post to get around this rule.
- When posting more than 8 screenshots per post, they MUST be within spoiler tags to avoid removal. This does NOT make them exempt from removal, it only reduces the chance that they will be removed.
- DO NOT double post screenshots. If there is no activity after your initial post, and you want to post more screenshots, please wait 12 hours to make your next post.
- DO NOT ABUSE THIS RULE.
- Screenshots can be in ANY FORMAT as long as it doesn't exceed the size limit.
- Avatars:
- Maximum avatar dimensions is 200 pixels wide and 200 pixels high (see example below).
Avatars exceeding these dimensions will automatically be downsized. This does not exempt oversize avatars from being removed without warning or notification. - If the total file size of the avatar exceeds 1.2MB, the avatar is subject to removal by staff.
- Avatar content MUST follow the Community Guidelines.
- Maximum avatar dimensions is 200 pixels wide and 200 pixels high (see example below).
- Signatures:
- Maximum signature dimensions, including ALL images and text is 600 pixels wide and 200 pixels high (see example below).
Signatures exceeding these dimensions may be removed at any time by staff without warning or notification of the user. - If the total file size of all signature image(s) exceeds 1.2 MB, the entire signature is subject to removal by staff.
- Signature content MUST follow the Community Guidelines.
Users who abuse these guidelines repeatedly or grievously may be "blacklisted" by staff, causing them to loose all signature privileges.Staff may, at any time and without prior warning, remove ANY images that are not relevant to the topic, crude, or do not follow the above guidelines.
12. Reporting Posts:- If you report content that is in violation of any of the above rules, please use the report button to notify staff members of the issue. Leave the moderation and user notification to staff. Repeated infringement of this rule, no matter how well-intentioned may lead to an increase in your warning level.
- A post should only be reported if its content is offensive, unsuitable or otherwise in violation of the forum rules. A post only you personally have a problem with or a mod with no download link given is NOT a reason to report a post!
These rules may be changed at any time. It is your responsibility as a member to follow these rules.
When you post for the first time, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by these rules. - Maximum signature dimensions, including ALL images and text is 600 pixels wide and 200 pixels high (see example below).