Post by Headmistress on Aug 13, 2005 19:41:10 GMT -5
Hogwarts Journey Handbook:
No one sentence posts!!
Have a last name!
When you sign up for a character in the Sorting Hat, make sure they have a last name! Have you ever met anyone at your school that doesn't have a last name? No, so make your characters have last names too!
Search Before Posting
Posting the same information is distracting and annoying. It also means that a moderator has to close this topic and refer people to the other topic. It makes work for the moderators.
Avoid Posting Fluff
A fluff posting is one that adds no value to the topic, such as "Yay", "Me too", etc. Some people like the sound of their own typing and post for the hell of it. You can be funny with one word or thankful with one word. We all like to be thanked for providing information but if somebody asks "Can somebody help me design a wallpaper?", there is no need to reply "Sorry, can't help". A lack of replies will mean that nobody has a useful opinion or valuable contribution.
No spamming
If you wish to become an affliate with your site, I have no problems with that, however spamming is just rude and inconsiderate and will not be tolerated here
Questions or Concerns
Please contact any of the admins if you have any--we'll be glad to help you
Be Welcoming
Making your first post on a forum this size is daunting as you never know how you'll be received. We all want to be liked so be friendly and welcoming to all new members. They may end up being your friend.
DON'T SHOUT AT US!!!
If you type in UPPERCASE it's viewed as if you're shouting at us. If you want to shout, feel free. However, if you didn't mean to don't start complaining when other heated replies are posted to your topic. It also raises the tension, needlessly.
For additional information, I ask that you read the Proboards Terms of Service
Like I said before, no one necessarily likes rules, and I want this to be a fun place to post at, but there are some things that need to be taken seriously. So take heed... but above all, have fun!
This is confirmation that you have read these rules the phrase this week is: Alohomora
No one sentence posts!!
Have a last name!
When you sign up for a character in the Sorting Hat, make sure they have a last name! Have you ever met anyone at your school that doesn't have a last name? No, so make your characters have last names too!
Search Before Posting
Posting the same information is distracting and annoying. It also means that a moderator has to close this topic and refer people to the other topic. It makes work for the moderators.
Avoid Posting Fluff
A fluff posting is one that adds no value to the topic, such as "Yay", "Me too", etc. Some people like the sound of their own typing and post for the hell of it. You can be funny with one word or thankful with one word. We all like to be thanked for providing information but if somebody asks "Can somebody help me design a wallpaper?", there is no need to reply "Sorry, can't help". A lack of replies will mean that nobody has a useful opinion or valuable contribution.
No spamming
If you wish to become an affliate with your site, I have no problems with that, however spamming is just rude and inconsiderate and will not be tolerated here
Questions or Concerns
Please contact any of the admins if you have any--we'll be glad to help you
Be Welcoming
Making your first post on a forum this size is daunting as you never know how you'll be received. We all want to be liked so be friendly and welcoming to all new members. They may end up being your friend.
DON'T SHOUT AT US!!!
If you type in UPPERCASE it's viewed as if you're shouting at us. If you want to shout, feel free. However, if you didn't mean to don't start complaining when other heated replies are posted to your topic. It also raises the tension, needlessly.
For additional information, I ask that you read the Proboards Terms of Service
Like I said before, no one necessarily likes rules, and I want this to be a fun place to post at, but there are some things that need to be taken seriously. So take heed... but above all, have fun!
This is confirmation that you have read these rules the phrase this week is: Alohomora
