FORUM RULES

by **Zerepath** Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:09 am

FORUM RULES:

1. Language
The use of language which is sexually explicit,
threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, hateful, racially or
ethnically offensive is forbidden. This includes both clear and implied
language, images, or links to websites with such content. Posts and
thread titles consisting of this language will be edited accordingly. No
swearing or other foul language will be tolerated in the chat box.
Moderator action: Edit Posts, Warning or ban dependent on rudeness of poster.

2. Harassment
Harassing other players is not acceptable. While
discussions in a game-related content is allowed, personal attacks are
forbidden. This includes the distribution, release or discussion of any
real-life, personal, or private information both real life and game
related about other players or moderators of HarshRO. For
example, posting phone numbers, home addresses, email-addresses etc. is
not allowed. Repeatedly targeting a specific player or persons with
harassment will lead to further action.
Moderator action: Mods will
delete all posts that are deemed harassing after the victim has stated
that they do not want further communication with the harasser. In the
case of sexual harassment, all offending posts will be deleted. Posts
which contain private information about a player or family whether it be
real life or game related will be edited accordingly.

3. Respect
You must respect others and their rights to enjoy this
game and the forums. In order to show proper respect, you may not
defraud, harass, threaten, insult, name call, or cause distress and/or
unwanted attention to other players or the moderators. This includes
using words which do not fall under the coverage of rule 1 concerning
inappropriate language. Patronizing new players/posters will be frowned
upon.
Moderator action: Posts which are deemed to be disrespectful to others or immature will be edited accordingly.

4. Constructive
Be constructive, when posting something. You should
quote relevant and necessary text that you relate to, or if appropriate,
provide a link to the originating source. If you want to criticize
ideas, back your opinion with facts or suggestions. You should not make
posts or threads that are solely intended to create controversy, anger,
present misinformation or contain personal issues with other members of
the game or forums.
Moderator action: Posts which are nonconstructive or unhelpful will be construed as spam and edited accordingly.

5. Correct boards
There are many different categories to be found in
the forums – for a good reason. To make it easier for visitors and
readers to find what they are looking for, take the time and create your
threads in the appropriate sections of the board. While we accept that
users make mistakes and can become confused by the categories, we will
not accept blatant acts of posting threads in the wrong sections, often
due to the desire of the poster to gain increased exposure. Action will
be taken against continued abusers.
Moderator action: Threads created on incorrect boards will be moved to the correct forum.

6. Flaming and trolling
You should not attack/provoke others into
verbal fights, or create posts intended to cause unrest. This includes
immature name-calling and personal conflicts with other members.
Moderator
action: Posts deemed to fall under this category will be edited by
mods. Offending threads will be closed. Multiple instances will be
deleted. Offending user(s) will be warned. Continued abuse will lead to a
ban from the forums.

7. Spamming
"Spam" in general is unwanted and should be avoided. Stay on Topic and keep personal one-to-one discussions out of threads.
Moderator action: All spam will be deleted.

8. Links
Do not post links to sites that have no direct connection to HarshRO. No linking to websites that would contain content in
violation of any forum or game rules stated here. No linking to sites
that market, promote or advertise non-HarshRO-related business,
organizations, peoples or websites. Questionable links will be dealt
with on a case by case basis.
Moderator action: Posts containing offending material will be edited.

9. Impersonations
Do not impersonate or pass yourself off as any
other HarshRO owner, developer, moderator, or in-game player.
This includes creating similar variances upon names in order to deceive,
misrepresent or post false information to others.
Moderator action:
Posts made by impersonators will be edited accordingly. Impersonators
will get banned and the support will be informed.

10. Inappropriate names
Illegal nicks are those which contain
inappropriate language as detailed in rule 1. Furthermore, no nicks are
allowed whose intention is to belittle the conditions of others or
impersonate anyone or are in any way obscene, vulgar, or profane.
Moderator action: Offending posts which fall under
this category will be deleted.
The forum nick will be removed and the support will be informed to
check the in-game character name.

11. Closed threads
Closed threads have been closed for a reason. If
this happened, do not – under any circumstances – re-post it in any
form. On questions, why your thread has been closed/deleted or moved,
please contact the forum moderators.
Moderator action: Repeatedly re-posted or reopened threads will be deleted.