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Guidelines
We at the Sonic Factory have some guidelines to follow.
No Spamming:
Any post you make which does not contain any discussion value inside is considered spam. They include posts, (but not limited to) with only one or two words, and comments that do not relate to the topic. This also applies to comments in the user profiles.
Ranks:
In order to access extra areas of The Sonic Factory, you will have to get to a certain ranking, you may see messages saying "You must be a C Rank member to ask." Listed below are the ranks.
Lurker: 0 Posts
Newb: 1 Posts
E Rank: 10 Posts
D Rank: 100 Posts
C Rank: 300 Posts
B Rank: 600 Posts
A Rank: 1200 Posts
Please note that there is in fact more rankings then shown here.
Double/Triple posting:
Double and triple posting is not allowed, however if it was by accident then we may let it slide. You may only double post when you have something worth adding to the topic and/or if it is otherwise stated.
Discrimination:
We here at =TSF= will not tolerate discrimination of gender, race, religion, national origin, age, handicap, sexual orientation or political stance. This site is a safe and friendly environment for all our users, and we intend to keep it that way.
Flaming, Trolling, etc‚:
It will not be tolerated in the forums. Also, harassing and sexual harassing of other members is not allowed. We want members to have a safe and secure environment on the forums. We will take swift action to those who are caught doing anything to our beloved members. Depending on the situation, you may receive an immediate ban.
Profanity:
Please keep the profanity at a minimum. Excessive use of profanity will be dealt with.
Images:
For the members that use dial-up modems, please be considerate and not apply large picture files in your signatures. They will be removed if it is too big.
Porn/Hentai:
There will be no porn or Hentai in the boards unless it is in the mature artwork, role-play, or fan-fiction forum.
Disruptive Behavior
We here do not allow any general disruptive behavior in The Sonic Factory. This includes but not limited to
Any Messages and/or topic titles that force browsers to scroll horizontally
Blank, content-free, or single word messages, including quoting another user without adding any additional content, responding only with "LOL!", and posts that consist only of emoticons.
Posting deliberately hard to read titles or posts (e.g. ALL CAPS; AlTeRnAtE cApS; no spaces; no punctuation; two or more consecutive periods, question marks or exclamation points; leetspeak or excessive chat speak)
Post counts (e.g. "First comment!" etc.)
Posting nonsensical messages
Starting Flame Wars between members
Causing General Disruption to the normal flow of the Boards
Common sense clause: Use a spell check, and don’t be an idiot unless you’re prepared to get called on it.
Grammar and Spelling:
Please be considerate and use proper grammar in the forums to allow other members to understand better what you are trying to say. Please refrain the use of TXT, 1337, and AOL words.
Bumping:
Please refrain from posting on topics that are older then two weeks, unless the post will bring some discussion value back to the topic, or the topic is pinned.
Advertising:
Be sure to keep all site and forum advertisements in your signature and not on the forums. DO NOT advertise porn sites. You will be immediately banned.
Signature Size
Keep sig size fairly small, this means absolutely no YouTube videos, large animated .gif files, quiz results (unless they are the appropriate size, and kept to an absolute MINIMUM) and other things that stretch sig borders.
Warning System: Only for those brave enough to break our guidelines.
Warnings: These are minor things like big signatures or video signatures, bumping, double posting, or flash avatars. We will take out big images and signatures, if it stretches the forums. You will be notified. Failure to follow the guidelines will get you a strike.
1. 1ST Offence- You will get a strike. This is given because the member isn’t following the guidelines. We will monitor you.
2. 2ND Offence- If you continue breaking the guidelines, you will be given another strike. This will result in suspending your account or disabling your posting rights for 1 week or as a admin sees fit.
3. 3RD Offence- You will receive a third and final strike. You will then be banned from our site forever or until an admin sees fit. Any requests in coming back to the forums will be rejected.
No Double Accounts
Please only one account at one time. If you need to register again due problems with the other account, let a Admin know if you have a second account so they can help you merge your accounts. Failing to do so could result in a warning. If you find a double account that someone has, please let us know as soon as you can. The only exception to this rule is the admins have a extra account used for testing new features and problems on the boards.
Illegal Chatrooms/Shout boxes
We here at TSF have no chatrooms, we do not want any chatrooms and the matter has been closed for some time. Using topics or using a user comment section as a chatroom/shout box will result in a warning. We don't mind nor care about any chatrooms you may have outside of The Sonic Factory, but as long as you are at the forums, no chatrooms. This also includes setting up a double account for a chatroom, which will result in a double warn.
Ban Evasions
If you are banned and keep creating a account for trying to return to the boards, please note that not only will all your accounts be banned, but will result in us contacting your Internet Provider to have them discontinue your service due to the terms and rules have been broken.
Disclaimer
Please remember that the Moderation team will enforce the rules at their own discretion.
All the Staff Members are people and as such we all have our interpretations of the rules here at The Sonic Factory. Of course that doesn't mean staff and admins shouldn't try to stay on the same page and avoid inconsistency, but it does mean that any one of our staff members could have different ideas of what is within the boundaries of the rules then any regular board member. Of course, this also means that because the staff member does not enforce a rule as strictly or as as you would like doesn't mean that they aren't doing there job. If However, you feel a Staff Member keeps dropping the ball, please PM a Admin and be prepared to give examples as to how the mod has been napping, power abusing or anything else you feel needs to be discussed.
We take the guidelines at here very seriously to ensure a pleasant and ordered environment for lively discussion. We hold the community as a whole above everything else and as such we encourage all members to take an active part in maintaining the rules by reporting any offending posts they see. We also believe because of this that you, as a member have a right to know how these are likely to be enforced and have the chance to understand what our Staff and admins do.
If you feel that a Moderation team has deleted your post unfairly, you may send a PM to the staff or admin questioning there actions in a snide-free manner (and the staff/admin should [and will] respond with an explanation). Sending the mod a nasty reply, or immediately running to the board to post a complaint, will do nothing but stir things up and make the staff and admins, who might have been sympathetic towards you, angry. If you feel very strongly that a mod was being abusive, again, PM one of the admins, and the problem will be looked into.
If you feel, in general, like certain rules aren't being enforced (or are being enforced too strictly) and you wonder why, you may ask PM a member of the staff, and it can be discussed/debated. You may not, however, use this forum to point a finger at individuals of the Moderation Team. Such an action will not be tolerated, and you would be likely to suffer consequences as a result of this.
Also, it should be understood that issues will arise on the board that aren't covered by the rules. This won't happen very often, but if said issue appears to disrupt the normal flow of the board, staff and administrators may act. If in the unlikely event of staff are making a poor judgement to any such issues, then direct your enquiries to the admins and the matter will be looked into immediately. Please, with all due respect, be courteous with the members and avoid breaking the rules. It is to your benefit as well as ours to insure you a safe and fun environment in the forums. If you have any questions regarding the rules, please PM the staff or admins.
No Spamming:
Any post you make which does not contain any discussion value inside is considered spam. They include posts, (but not limited to) with only one or two words, and comments that do not relate to the topic. This also applies to comments in the user profiles.
Ranks:
In order to access extra areas of The Sonic Factory, you will have to get to a certain ranking, you may see messages saying "You must be a C Rank member to ask." Listed below are the ranks.
Lurker: 0 Posts
Newb: 1 Posts
E Rank: 10 Posts
D Rank: 100 Posts
C Rank: 300 Posts
B Rank: 600 Posts
A Rank: 1200 Posts
Please note that there is in fact more rankings then shown here.
Double/Triple posting:
Double and triple posting is not allowed, however if it was by accident then we may let it slide. You may only double post when you have something worth adding to the topic and/or if it is otherwise stated.
Discrimination:
We here at =TSF= will not tolerate discrimination of gender, race, religion, national origin, age, handicap, sexual orientation or political stance. This site is a safe and friendly environment for all our users, and we intend to keep it that way.
Flaming, Trolling, etc‚:
It will not be tolerated in the forums. Also, harassing and sexual harassing of other members is not allowed. We want members to have a safe and secure environment on the forums. We will take swift action to those who are caught doing anything to our beloved members. Depending on the situation, you may receive an immediate ban.
Profanity:
Please keep the profanity at a minimum. Excessive use of profanity will be dealt with.
Images:
For the members that use dial-up modems, please be considerate and not apply large picture files in your signatures. They will be removed if it is too big.
Porn/Hentai:
There will be no porn or Hentai in the boards unless it is in the mature artwork, role-play, or fan-fiction forum.
Disruptive Behavior
We here do not allow any general disruptive behavior in The Sonic Factory. This includes but not limited to
Any Messages and/or topic titles that force browsers to scroll horizontally
Blank, content-free, or single word messages, including quoting another user without adding any additional content, responding only with "LOL!", and posts that consist only of emoticons.
Posting deliberately hard to read titles or posts (e.g. ALL CAPS; AlTeRnAtE cApS; no spaces; no punctuation; two or more consecutive periods, question marks or exclamation points; leetspeak or excessive chat speak)
Post counts (e.g. "First comment!" etc.)
Posting nonsensical messages
Starting Flame Wars between members
Causing General Disruption to the normal flow of the Boards
Common sense clause: Use a spell check, and don’t be an idiot unless you’re prepared to get called on it.
Grammar and Spelling:
Please be considerate and use proper grammar in the forums to allow other members to understand better what you are trying to say. Please refrain the use of TXT, 1337, and AOL words.
Bumping:
Please refrain from posting on topics that are older then two weeks, unless the post will bring some discussion value back to the topic, or the topic is pinned.
Advertising:
Be sure to keep all site and forum advertisements in your signature and not on the forums. DO NOT advertise porn sites. You will be immediately banned.
Signature Size
Keep sig size fairly small, this means absolutely no YouTube videos, large animated .gif files, quiz results (unless they are the appropriate size, and kept to an absolute MINIMUM) and other things that stretch sig borders.
Warning System: Only for those brave enough to break our guidelines.
Warnings: These are minor things like big signatures or video signatures, bumping, double posting, or flash avatars. We will take out big images and signatures, if it stretches the forums. You will be notified. Failure to follow the guidelines will get you a strike.
1. 1ST Offence- You will get a strike. This is given because the member isn’t following the guidelines. We will monitor you.
2. 2ND Offence- If you continue breaking the guidelines, you will be given another strike. This will result in suspending your account or disabling your posting rights for 1 week or as a admin sees fit.
3. 3RD Offence- You will receive a third and final strike. You will then be banned from our site forever or until an admin sees fit. Any requests in coming back to the forums will be rejected.
No Double Accounts
Please only one account at one time. If you need to register again due problems with the other account, let a Admin know if you have a second account so they can help you merge your accounts. Failing to do so could result in a warning. If you find a double account that someone has, please let us know as soon as you can. The only exception to this rule is the admins have a extra account used for testing new features and problems on the boards.
Illegal Chatrooms/Shout boxes
We here at TSF have no chatrooms, we do not want any chatrooms and the matter has been closed for some time. Using topics or using a user comment section as a chatroom/shout box will result in a warning. We don't mind nor care about any chatrooms you may have outside of The Sonic Factory, but as long as you are at the forums, no chatrooms. This also includes setting up a double account for a chatroom, which will result in a double warn.
Ban Evasions
If you are banned and keep creating a account for trying to return to the boards, please note that not only will all your accounts be banned, but will result in us contacting your Internet Provider to have them discontinue your service due to the terms and rules have been broken.
Disclaimer
Please remember that the Moderation team will enforce the rules at their own discretion.
All the Staff Members are people and as such we all have our interpretations of the rules here at The Sonic Factory. Of course that doesn't mean staff and admins shouldn't try to stay on the same page and avoid inconsistency, but it does mean that any one of our staff members could have different ideas of what is within the boundaries of the rules then any regular board member. Of course, this also means that because the staff member does not enforce a rule as strictly or as as you would like doesn't mean that they aren't doing there job. If However, you feel a Staff Member keeps dropping the ball, please PM a Admin and be prepared to give examples as to how the mod has been napping, power abusing or anything else you feel needs to be discussed.
We take the guidelines at here very seriously to ensure a pleasant and ordered environment for lively discussion. We hold the community as a whole above everything else and as such we encourage all members to take an active part in maintaining the rules by reporting any offending posts they see. We also believe because of this that you, as a member have a right to know how these are likely to be enforced and have the chance to understand what our Staff and admins do.
If you feel that a Moderation team has deleted your post unfairly, you may send a PM to the staff or admin questioning there actions in a snide-free manner (and the staff/admin should [and will] respond with an explanation). Sending the mod a nasty reply, or immediately running to the board to post a complaint, will do nothing but stir things up and make the staff and admins, who might have been sympathetic towards you, angry. If you feel very strongly that a mod was being abusive, again, PM one of the admins, and the problem will be looked into.
If you feel, in general, like certain rules aren't being enforced (or are being enforced too strictly) and you wonder why, you may ask PM a member of the staff, and it can be discussed/debated. You may not, however, use this forum to point a finger at individuals of the Moderation Team. Such an action will not be tolerated, and you would be likely to suffer consequences as a result of this.
Also, it should be understood that issues will arise on the board that aren't covered by the rules. This won't happen very often, but if said issue appears to disrupt the normal flow of the board, staff and administrators may act. If in the unlikely event of staff are making a poor judgement to any such issues, then direct your enquiries to the admins and the matter will be looked into immediately. Please, with all due respect, be courteous with the members and avoid breaking the rules. It is to your benefit as well as ours to insure you a safe and fun environment in the forums. If you have any questions regarding the rules, please PM the staff or admins.