Dec 8, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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What is this I don't even?
I'm not one to openly criticize (I tend to do it behind back) persons and policies in power, but in this case I'm going to make an exception. Following is the MiraiGamer.net rules, copy-pasted from the post by Shirofan:
Assuming you didn't tl;dr the entire thing, you might have noticed the additon of a few comments. I propose, in light of the changes the forum has recently undergone, that these rules be updated. If there was one thing I would ask for out of this is that every member be required to read the rules - Not that it will change people in a dramatic Hollywood fashion, but it might cut down on early forumlife stupidity (that, and it could stop spambots by having users required to post in a special subforum that they have read the rules before they're allowed (manual approval?) to post elsewhere).
... Just saying.
And as a bonus for boring yourself half to death, I give you a lol:
I'm not one to openly criticize (I tend to do it behind back) persons and policies in power, but in this case I'm going to make an exception. Following is the MiraiGamer.net rules, copy-pasted from the post by Shirofan:
Miraigamer Forum Guidelines
Hello and welcome to Miraigamer forums!
We ask that each of you review the rules of this place before posting. On the whole we are a pretty easy going group, lenient on some things and not-so-lenient on others. If you follow the rules here you should not run into any problems at these forums. Failure to follow these simple rules will open a door to new levels of pain and suffering, the likes of which none of you have ever tasted before in all of your miserable little lives.
The Rules
* I. Personal attacks are strictly prohibited, as we do not stand for the insulting of other members. This includes the use derogative terms and is something that will not be tolerated. Take any personal arguments off the board. [Kidding?]
* II. Be sure to mark all spoiler content with the [spoiler ]no spaces[/ spoiler] tag. No one enjoys having something spoiled for them if they do not wish to know anything to begin with. [Update to reflect the hide tag aswell?]
* III. No double-posting. Use the edit button instead, it's there for a reason. [Mention bumping?]
* IV. Images in signatures should only relate to videogame and must be suitable for a family audience. Signature images are restricted to 500 x 200 (width x height) pixels in size and 150KB. Any images beyond the restricted size will be removed. If you use such an image please no more than a couple of lines of standard size text; if you do not use an image in your signature then please no more text than the equivalent image. Excessively long signatures will be curtailed to sensible levels.
* V. Feel free to advertise your Videogame related site in the Advertising Forum. Advertising of non-videogame related sites is prohibited.
However we are aware that sometimes links will help make a points in posts. Provided the link suppliments the post; and is not the purpose of the post, then the link can be posted in the relevant topic.
* VI. “SPAM”, “Fluff” posts, “Me Too” posts, and off topic conversations are frowned upon here. These kinds of posts lead to pointless discussions and tend to clutter up the board.
* VII. The use of multiple smilies or images in posts is also frowned upon. Please try to keep the volume of images being used to a sensible amount.
* VIII. Threads that are designed to not promote any type of discussion whatsoever will be removed. These forums are for intelligent and in-depth discussion, thus versus style topics or polls are not welcome here. [I seem to see a lot of these...]
* IX. Threads discussing the whereabouts of pirated software, music or anything illegal will be deleted.
* X. Do not ask to become staff here at Miraigamer forums. While it is very flattering to know that you would like to help out at these forums, all requests to become staff will be denied. [Like I would want to - OHAI S.P.]
* XI. The “Have Fun, or Go Somewhere Else” rule. Enjoy it here, or just don't bother visiting. If you're not going to have fun, why visit? It's that simple. [Does this need to be a rule?]
As stated before, we try to be as [too] lenient about things here as possible in that if you make an honest mistake, perhaps posted something in the wrong forum category or the like, we are not going to fault you for it. We are all human after all… most of us anyway. If we see something like this happen, we will just move it to where it should be, no problems. Though if this occurs substantially with a member and we feel the need to notify them about the problem, we will send a notification outlining the problem to them and mention that they be a bit more careful. The disciplinary measures of these forums are more or less reserved for those that are habitual breakers of the rules or those that disregard them completely. [Uh-huh... Like a few who shall remain nameless?]
Spam & Off-Topic Discussion
What exactly is spam? Spam can be anything like a pointless thread being created or a one word reply or something to raise post counts...well, anything pointless is what we are getting at [We have a subforum for this - mention?]. We here at Miraigamer enjoy random blabbing and chitchat, but within certain boundaries. What we like to see more are well-thought out and planned replies, including but not limited to using correct spelling and grammar. Also, no one should feel a duty to reply to every topic they see as soon as they see it. They should instead look at the post and contribute to the discussion at hand if they have something worthwhile to bring to the table.
But rules are rules. We aren't trying to be mean, but when we see spam we have no choice but to attack it. Spam is the one thing we want to keep out of these forums and we'll do everything in our power to stop it.
We would appreciate it if you all would take care in choosing what you have to say in your posts.
Some examples of types of spam we will be looking out for especially:
1. Replying to a question with "I don't know" or something along the lines of not being able to offer anything helpful to the topic at hand.
2. Any post where the meaning cannot be ascertained in one or two readings.
3. Posts where the user simply states a one liner that is along the lines of "Cool, I'll have to try that!" or "Whoa! That’s what I did!!" These kind of one liner posts do not offer much, if anything to the discussion or topic at hand. If you would want to mention something like this as in the case of complimenting someone on something or suggesting that something is interesting to try, by all means feel free to do that. However, please include this in a post that has more meat on it rather than a simple one liner. One liners are much too bare to be welcome. [This is why I lobby for an Achievements and Challenges Subforum...]
4. In such a case where a thread is about to get off topic, perhaps due to a question about something not directly related to the discussion at hand, members tend to try and help and the usual outcome is that the thread will veer off into another discussion altogether. Members should take care to watch out for this and not feel obligated to post answers or help others out when the conversation starts to go off topic. Doing so only digs a bigger hole. Again, helping is not the real issue. If you want to mention something to another person that is not related to the topic, try to set it up so that you can include it so that your post reverts back to the original topic. [Off-topic is inevitable, it seems.]
We hope that members will read and try to understand these forum guidelines. Remember though, we are easily approachable should any members feel they have any questions regarding any of this. [Make it mandatory?]
We will be cracking down strenuously on spam, so we would appreciate a genuine collaborated effort to not create or support spam and off-topic discussion. [Enter the SPOT]
Disciplinary Action
For the most serious of offences; such as personal attacks, deliberately goading another forum member into making a personal attack or malicious spam flooding; then we will be forced to instigate an immediate and permanent ban for the offending individual. [Mention of bots?]
For minor offences then the odd mistake will not be seized upon, but persistent errors from the same member will result in a casual warning; whereby, we will politely point out what the member in question has been doing wrong and advise them on what to do in the future.
Should behaviour not improve after the casual warning then we will be forced to issue a formal warning. This will be a much less polite affair, basically becoming an ultimatum to behave better or be banned.
Finally, should the formal warning be ignored then the member in question will be banned from the forum.
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Please select your username carefully as you will have to put up with it for some time. In extreme circumstances usernames can be changed; but we would require a very good reason to be supplied as to why this is the case. [Is 'my name was too similar looking/sounding to X's name' really a valid reason?]
Avatars
To use an avatar, go into your User CP ---> User Options ---> Change Avatar. Here you may pick a new avatar or change your current avatar.
Avatar file size maximum is 30KB and dimensions cannot exceed that of 100 X 100 pixels. While we do like animated avatars, the only problem we have with them is when they move too fast and loop constantly. These are very annoying and distracting to look at when reading posts, so if you choose to use an animated avatar make sure it has some pauses in between or slow down the frame rate.
The same levels of restriction are placed on Profile Images.
Permission to upload custom avatars and profile images is given to members who have had at least 10 counting posts and have been registered for 7 days. [Highlight this? It's a common question.]
Ranks
Firstly it should be noted that post count only increases for posts made in the sections relating to the specific websites, not those made in the Launchpad section. And that post count will decrease as posts are deleted.
You must be registered to post at these forums.
New Members have the rank of Neophyte Member: they cannot upload avatars, profile pictures, send private messages, upload or download attachments.
When the member has both been registered for at least 7 days and have at least 10 counting posts then they move to the Junior Members rank.
Junior Members can upload both avatars and profile pictures, can send private messages and can download attachments. However they cannot upload attachments at this rank.
When the member has been registered for at least 30 days and have at least 50 counting posts then they move up to the Senior Members rank.
Senior Members can do anything that Junior Members can do, except now they can upload attachmnets up to a total of 50KB per member.
When the member has been registered for at least 100 days and have at least 250 posts they move up to the Veteran Members rank.
Veteran Members have their attachments folder increased to 100KB, their Private Message inbox doubled and can now give themselves a custom rank should they so desire. [Didn't the ranking system get an overhaul?]
Permissions can be increased or decreased on a case by case basis; although such instances will be in unusual circumstances only; requesting increased permissions will in general see a reduction in the permissions already granted. [Really?]
Those associated with the sites in the forums will be given their own set of permissions as a reward for services rendered; all will be at least equivalent to the Veteran Member user level.
And that’s it! As long as you follow the rules here you should have no problems! [What about other people?]
Enjoy your stay here at Miraigamer forums!
Best regards,
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Miraigamer Staff:
Skyewelse (MiraiGamer,Gameflaws)
S. P. Gardebiter (Cave Story Forums)
Darkannex (Zen Gaming)
Shirofan (PALCorner)
[Shouldn't andwhy be listed here?]
Assuming you didn't tl;dr the entire thing, you might have noticed the additon of a few comments. I propose, in light of the changes the forum has recently undergone, that these rules be updated. If there was one thing I would ask for out of this is that every member be required to read the rules - Not that it will change people in a dramatic Hollywood fashion, but it might cut down on early forumlife stupidity (that, and it could stop spambots by having users required to post in a special subforum that they have read the rules before they're allowed (manual approval?) to post elsewhere).
... Just saying.
And as a bonus for boring yourself half to death, I give you a lol:
