Rule Enforcement UPDATED

hatgirloxo · #1 09.04.2009, 23:46

Hello everyone!

First of all, we moderators would like to express our appreciation for the returned respect in the chat threads. However, we have noticed that one of the rules, swearing in posts, has been consistently broken. We will not tolerate excessive swearing any longer. If we come across excessive swearing in a post, we will contact the particular user to remind them of the forum rules. If the same user is contacted again for swearing, that user will receive a warning. Remember that we have a ‘three strikes’ system on the forum.

We will tolerate censored swear words, marked with asterisks (***). Although we would prefer that you use alternative clean words, we do not want to ask for too much. You also cannot add additional letters to swear words. Please do not take advantage of the censorship system.

We hope you will all maintain responsibility for your language and behavior. Please let a moderator know if you have any questions or concerns. This decision is final on behalf of the best interests of all the users of the forum.

Thank you for understanding!

Update: We have decided that excessive swearing is unacceptable, censored or not. You must refrain from using multiple swear words in a post. Swearing is not necessary for enjoyable communication; it is considered anti-social and inappropriate when there are minors on the forum.

- Marianne

Joanna · #2 10.04.2009, 00:02

Okay, Mary.
Will do!

Uchiha_Helenaka · #3 10.04.2009, 00:10

Thanks for the update Mary! <3

Swearing in posts *makes mental note to censor*

Marianne · #4 10.04.2009, 00:19

Please also be aware of a new rule.

'Paparrazi-esque/stalker' photographs of the band will no longer be permitted on the forum. If you are unsure if a photograph qualifies for the forum please contact a moderator. This includes any photographs of the band at their studio or outside their homes.

Thank you.

KayKaulitz · #5 10.04.2009, 00:27

No paparazzi photos at all? only photoshoot pictures and stuff?

Marianne · #6 10.04.2009, 00:39

If the photos are all over the press then we won't deny you posting them here however please check first.

This rule is mainly in reference to photographs being taken outside of their home and studio.

Uchiha_Helenaka · #7 10.04.2009, 02:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marianne

If the photos are all over the press then we won't deny you posting them here however please check first.

This rule is mainly in reference to photographs being taken outside of their home and studio.

Yeah I completely agree with that rule. All the stalker stuff has gone on too far. It's bad enough they have them taking pictures of them in their free time and invading their privacy- the least we REAL fans could do is respect that and not spread the images.
Well, I think so xD

Starchild · #8 10.04.2009, 09:41

A question - is crap and damned swear words?

TokioKoos · #9 10.04.2009, 11:12

It's odd because damn, as you can see, is corrected by the swear filter. But I don't consider crap a really offensive word.

Correct me if I'm wrong anyone!

mari · #10 10.04.2009, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marianne

Please also be aware of a new rule.

'Paparrazi-esque/stalker' photographs of the band will no longer be permitted on the forum. If you are unsure if a photograph qualifies for the forum please contact a moderator. This includes any photographs of the band at their studio or outside their homes.

Thank you.

One question; We wouldn't have seen that Tom/if it is tom, then? had coloured his hair without those pictures, taken by the paparazzi. So those pictures is not allowed?