Forum rules- Please read before posting!

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Rules!

1. Please respect other forum members - if you have a problem please send a private message to the moderators or admin and we will sort it out. This includes comments made outside of the forum, we believe being respectful to other users wherever you are is important, so you can tell us about that behaviour too.
2. No swearing- Many people like to swear, but a lot of people find it offensive, so please avoid swearing, as respect to other members. The occasional 'crap' is ok, but nothing more.
3. No n3tsp33k (Netspeak) - Post readability is a big thing here, the occasional spelling and grammar mistake is ok, but no typin lyk dis.
4. No spam - Spam is when a user post unrelated or random comments in a thread, for example: 'Nice.'. We find it annoying, so please don't do it.
5. NO SHOUTING! - Posting in all capital letters is classed as shouting, we do not mind EMPHASIS on some words, but we don't want the whole message in capitals.
6. All-inclusive - All topics must be open for discussion to all members of the forum. For example, you can't open a topic for males only.
7. No double posting- this is posting twice in a row, with no post in between. If you want to post again, edit or PM a mod or admin to ask for a bump.
8. No trolling/flaming- This is where you insult someone in the forum, or use particularly hostile language. See respect. If flaming turns into a flame war (two or more people having a heated, unneccesary arguement) serious actions may be taken, on both participants. Trolling is similar; it's where a member contradicts or disagrees with numerous posts. We want you to have your own opinion, so feel free to express it just don't have a dispute with someone who doesn't agree.
9. Clear topic headings - please make sure your title involves the subject of the message, so no using 'Help me!' for example.
10. Getting the right place - try to make sure all your posts are in the right place. If you are not sure where it should go, PM the admin or a moderator and ask. We'd rather that than your post being in the wrong place.

Some forum terms:
1. Admin/ad - Owner of the site, or co-owner. They can edit the layout and are the only people who can do so.
2. Mod/moderator - These are the rank below admin, they can edit/delete posts etc. but cannot edit the layout.

Please obide by our forum rules, if you are unsure about any of them PM a moderator or admin by clicking on the user name, finding the 'MP' button and writing us a message. When you're done click send. Please understand that failing to obide by these rules will result in the post being deleted/edited and if it's a topic, the topic being locked/deleted/edited. Warnings will then be issued, and failing to take them into consideration will result in a second warning and possible a temporary ban. On the 3rd time, a ban WILL BE ISSUED however, it is for the admin and moderators to decide if you will be recieving a permanent ban.

Thanks,
~Moderation team~