Posted: 2 Mar 2008, 11:54pmSubject: Updated AM Rules which will be strictly enforced
These are the Adelaide Massive Forum Rules. They apply across the whole forum and will be strictly enforced. If you feel someone has broken rules then advise a moderator via private message or click the 'report post' button. We will attend to your posts as soon as possible. Please don't respond to posts you think are breaking rules - if they are it just means the moderators have more to clean up.
1. Playing Nice:
Play nice. That means don't insult or abuse people. If you have got a problem with someone on the forum (whether the source of the problem is online or offline is irrelevant) don't air this problem in public threads. It is completely against the rules to rant or insult any other forum members on this forum. Having a go at someone from behind your keyboard is pretty pathetic, doubly so when you do at it in front of everyone (for example in a forum thread).
We are not mediators, but moderators. However, we suggest if you have a problem with someone deal with it by picking up the phone, send a PM, or send an email, or get together in real life and deal with your problem in private. Whatever you do, don't do it in public.
Personal attacks of any sort will not be tolerated here. They will be deleted without warning.
A simple way to stick to this rule is to think before you hit 'Post'. Think "Would I want to be on the other end of this comment?", or "Am I in a state to be posting on the forum now?" This is fairly straight forward.
2. Slander, Racism, and other talk that'd get you in trouble if you did it in real life:
Do not post threads with slander or libel about other people. In particular don't go accusing person X of having a drugs habit, person Y of being a racist or person Z of being a sex offender, or anything like that. Racist jokes aren't allowed. Don't be racist. Offenders posts will be deleted without warning. Simple as that.
3. Privacy:
Don't post with details of people's names and addresses or phone numbers, etc. This is a breach of trust, and offenders may find their posts censored or deleted without warning.
4. Work Safe:
Many people use this forum from their workplace. In general discussion needs to be fairly work-safe regardless, but if you need to post something that is not work safe then label it as "not work safe" or "nsfw" (not safe for work) and link to it rather than embedding it into the forum. Use the LINK and URL tags to do this. This will be strictly enforced and posts violating this rule will be deleted without warning.
5. General content rules:
This is a primarily a music related forum. Porn is not appropriate. Gore is not appropriate. In fact, any thread entirely dedicated to what most people would consider "not work safe" is probably not allowed. Drug references are to be kept to a minumum. This goes for content in signatures and avatars as well. This will be strictly enforced and posts violating this rule will be deleted without warning. If your signature or avatar breaks these rules it will also be changed without warning.
Offenders will have pics removed, serial offenders will get a stern telling off swiftly followed by a ban.
6. Deleted Threads:
If your thread is deleted, don't repost it. It's irritating to mods. Don't bother posting a new thread with a title like "why was my thread deleted" either. If you genuinely can't figure out why your thread was removed, read the rules again. If you still can't figure it out then send a moderator a private message to ask why.
7. Trolling:
Signing up and using an alias to stir trouble will not be tolerated and offenders will have their posts removed and their account/s suspended. Repeat offenders will have their account/s banned.
8. Spam:
Anyone caught sending spam through the private message system will be banned. Additionally, anyone who starts more than about 5 identical advertising threads (even over the course of several days) is likely to have at least some of them removed. Advertising stuff on the board is usually considered to be acceptable as long as you dont start a million threads every hour on the same topic. If your thread is boring, it'll just sink, and there's only so long you can sit there bumping it for. If people think what you are selling is crap or a rip off, they get to post a reply saying so.
9. Pirated Tunes / Pirated Software / Pirated Movies:
Don't post threads with details of where to download illegal pirate MP3s of released/unreleased singles.albums or mix CDs. Also do not post threads discussing the availability of particular pirate releases on the internet. Server details and the like will be censored immediately, and the thread most likely deleted without warning or explanation.
Discussion of piracy is allowed, stimulating, and often very interesting. We consider that it is public knowledge that Soulseek and Mirc can be abused to download pirated software or music, and if you didn't know that... well now you do. Google would have told you the same thing. Both applications however also have legitimate uses.
Adelaide Massive not condone illegal pirate software or music or movies but please be aware that if you ask where to illegally obtain copyrighted material, your comment may be removed, and if you tell people where to get copyrighted material illegally, your comment will almost certainly be removed.
10. DJ Mixes:
We allow most but not all DJ mixes to be posted on the board. We may remove DJ mixes for any reason, but here are some examples of things that could get removed much quicker than most:
- Unauthorised recordings from clubs
- Bootlegged tapes or CDs that are available for purchase
- Sets taken from other websites without permission
- Mixes containing tunes from a single LP
- Mixes containing unauthorised tunes (e.g. if requested by the label or artist)
11. Signatures:
Signatures containing large images or excessive formatting may be removed, reformatted or resized.
12. Events:
Events are to be posted via the calendar. You will need to request that your account is added to the Promoter group in order for you to be able to post new events in the calendar. Please don't post an event unless a: you are the promoter and are officially announcing it or b: the promoter doesn't post on AM but has announced it elsewhere. Please try and include the basic info like venue/cost/line up where possible. Any posts that do not follow these guidelines may be removed/edited.
13. Grammar:
Bad grammar is an unfortunate issue which arises on any internet based message board. At AM, we have a very liberal view towards the use of bad grammar, however it must be noted that any incorrect application of the words "loser" or "looser" will be moderated immediately. Further indiscretions will result in suspension/banning.
14. Religion:
Discussion of religion is not permitted. It's been done before and it inevitably turns into a ridiculous circular argument about religion vs. science.
15. Finally but most importantly:
Admin/Moderator decision is final.
1. Playing Nice:
Play nice. That means don't insult or abuse people. If you have got a problem with someone on the forum (whether the source of the problem is online or offline is irrelevant) don't air this problem in public threads. It is completely against the rules to rant or insult any other forum members on this forum. Having a go at someone from behind your keyboard is pretty pathetic, doubly so when you do at it in front of everyone (for example in a forum thread).
We are not mediators, but moderators. However, we suggest if you have a problem with someone deal with it by picking up the phone, send a PM, or send an email, or get together in real life and deal with your problem in private. Whatever you do, don't do it in public.
Personal attacks of any sort will not be tolerated here. They will be deleted without warning.
A simple way to stick to this rule is to think before you hit 'Post'. Think "Would I want to be on the other end of this comment?", or "Am I in a state to be posting on the forum now?" This is fairly straight forward.
2. Slander, Racism, and other talk that'd get you in trouble if you did it in real life:
Do not post threads with slander or libel about other people. In particular don't go accusing person X of having a drugs habit, person Y of being a racist or person Z of being a sex offender, or anything like that. Racist jokes aren't allowed. Don't be racist. Offenders posts will be deleted without warning. Simple as that.
3. Privacy:
Don't post with details of people's names and addresses or phone numbers, etc. This is a breach of trust, and offenders may find their posts censored or deleted without warning.
4. Work Safe:
Many people use this forum from their workplace. In general discussion needs to be fairly work-safe regardless, but if you need to post something that is not work safe then label it as "not work safe" or "nsfw" (not safe for work) and link to it rather than embedding it into the forum. Use the LINK and URL tags to do this. This will be strictly enforced and posts violating this rule will be deleted without warning.
5. General content rules:
This is a primarily a music related forum. Porn is not appropriate. Gore is not appropriate. In fact, any thread entirely dedicated to what most people would consider "not work safe" is probably not allowed. Drug references are to be kept to a minumum. This goes for content in signatures and avatars as well. This will be strictly enforced and posts violating this rule will be deleted without warning. If your signature or avatar breaks these rules it will also be changed without warning.
Offenders will have pics removed, serial offenders will get a stern telling off swiftly followed by a ban.
6. Deleted Threads:
If your thread is deleted, don't repost it. It's irritating to mods. Don't bother posting a new thread with a title like "why was my thread deleted" either. If you genuinely can't figure out why your thread was removed, read the rules again. If you still can't figure it out then send a moderator a private message to ask why.
7. Trolling:
Signing up and using an alias to stir trouble will not be tolerated and offenders will have their posts removed and their account/s suspended. Repeat offenders will have their account/s banned.
8. Spam:
Anyone caught sending spam through the private message system will be banned. Additionally, anyone who starts more than about 5 identical advertising threads (even over the course of several days) is likely to have at least some of them removed. Advertising stuff on the board is usually considered to be acceptable as long as you dont start a million threads every hour on the same topic. If your thread is boring, it'll just sink, and there's only so long you can sit there bumping it for. If people think what you are selling is crap or a rip off, they get to post a reply saying so.
9. Pirated Tunes / Pirated Software / Pirated Movies:
Don't post threads with details of where to download illegal pirate MP3s of released/unreleased singles.albums or mix CDs. Also do not post threads discussing the availability of particular pirate releases on the internet. Server details and the like will be censored immediately, and the thread most likely deleted without warning or explanation.
Discussion of piracy is allowed, stimulating, and often very interesting. We consider that it is public knowledge that Soulseek and Mirc can be abused to download pirated software or music, and if you didn't know that... well now you do. Google would have told you the same thing. Both applications however also have legitimate uses.
Adelaide Massive not condone illegal pirate software or music or movies but please be aware that if you ask where to illegally obtain copyrighted material, your comment may be removed, and if you tell people where to get copyrighted material illegally, your comment will almost certainly be removed.
10. DJ Mixes:
We allow most but not all DJ mixes to be posted on the board. We may remove DJ mixes for any reason, but here are some examples of things that could get removed much quicker than most:
- Unauthorised recordings from clubs
- Bootlegged tapes or CDs that are available for purchase
- Sets taken from other websites without permission
- Mixes containing tunes from a single LP
- Mixes containing unauthorised tunes (e.g. if requested by the label or artist)
11. Signatures:
Signatures containing large images or excessive formatting may be removed, reformatted or resized.
12. Events:
Events are to be posted via the calendar. You will need to request that your account is added to the Promoter group in order for you to be able to post new events in the calendar. Please don't post an event unless a: you are the promoter and are officially announcing it or b: the promoter doesn't post on AM but has announced it elsewhere. Please try and include the basic info like venue/cost/line up where possible. Any posts that do not follow these guidelines may be removed/edited.
13. Grammar:
Bad grammar is an unfortunate issue which arises on any internet based message board. At AM, we have a very liberal view towards the use of bad grammar, however it must be noted that any incorrect application of the words "loser" or "looser" will be moderated immediately. Further indiscretions will result in suspension/banning.
14. Religion:
Discussion of religion is not permitted. It's been done before and it inevitably turns into a ridiculous circular argument about religion vs. science.
15. Finally but most importantly:
Admin/Moderator decision is final.
