06-11-2008, 12:02 PM
Since there are things on this board that can cause confusion for some users, I'm making this guide to help make things easier.
THE RULES
When you registered on this board, you agreed to follow our rules. If you haven't read them already, please take a few minutes to read over them:
<< http://galaxiesrealm.com/misc.php?action=rules >>
Just remember the rules are here to protect you, they're not here to persecute you.
FLAMING & TROLLING
For those who may not know, Flaming is considered a personal attack on another member of the board or person. This includes insults, harassing and other forms of attacks. Trolling is deliberately antagonizing or posting with the main purpose of getting a negative reaction/response.
If you should spot either activities, please use the report button to notify a moderator. Please do not, under any circumstances respond to the flame or troll. It adds to the mess we have to clean up.
BUMPING
Don't bump old threads that have little or no discussion value now (for the heck of it). If there is something you want to discuss, just check the first couple of pages of a forum. If you can't find what you're looking for, go ahead and post a new thread.
Of course, the fact that a thread hasn't been posted in for a while doesn't mean it can't be revived. But add something substantial to the discussion and make sure the thread still has some discussion value!
NEWBIE MEMBER PROMOTION
When you register on this board you are placed into a user group called 'Registered'. Upon reaching 10 posts (or more), you will be promoted into another user group called 'Members'. Promotion can take up to 10 minutes to apply.
This measure serves to reduce any damage from spam bots and other possible abuse.
CAPS LOCK
On the internet, TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS CONSIDER SHOUTING. Please try to avoid doing this excessively, as it could be considered rude and will annoy users. It's also harder to read.
RATING THREADS
Threads may be rated from either the Show Thread page or from the Forum Display. When rating a thread, please rate it based on the quality of discussion and information, please don't rate threads badly because you dislike the author. We can see who rated a thread and their IP address. Please don't abuse the system, or it could be disabled.
SIGNATURE
In accordance to the board rules, your signature should be no larger than 650x250 pixels (it should be able to fit into this box) and 100kb in total file size. To enforce this, we have a special thing within our CSS that will limit the height of your signature to 250px. Anything beyond that will be cut off. The same is true for the width. As for file size, if it is too large, then it will probably be removed. Remember that a signature is a signature-- a way for users to identify who you are. Don't make them remember you because of your overly large signature, whether it be file size, or dimensions.
EDITING POSTS
When editing a post, please provide an accurate edit reason (edit reason may only be added if you full edit a post, it isn't available if you quick edit). If you re-edit a post please update the edit reason. Please note that whenever a post is edited, the post's original content along with username and IP address is logged and is available to moderators and administrators.
SPOILERS
Please be sure you have familiarize yourself with our Spoiler Policy. Note that the spoiler policy also applies to non-Star Wars material also.
MODERATION
This board is moderated by moderators. Moderators (identified by a purple user name) have the power to:
Administrators (identified by a yellow italic user name) control the technical aspects of the board and also serve as the final say on all matters.
A list of current mods can be found here.
THE RULES
When you registered on this board, you agreed to follow our rules. If you haven't read them already, please take a few minutes to read over them:
<< http://galaxiesrealm.com/misc.php?action=rules >>
Just remember the rules are here to protect you, they're not here to persecute you.
FLAMING & TROLLING
For those who may not know, Flaming is considered a personal attack on another member of the board or person. This includes insults, harassing and other forms of attacks. Trolling is deliberately antagonizing or posting with the main purpose of getting a negative reaction/response.
If you should spot either activities, please use the report button to notify a moderator. Please do not, under any circumstances respond to the flame or troll. It adds to the mess we have to clean up.
BUMPING
Don't bump old threads that have little or no discussion value now (for the heck of it). If there is something you want to discuss, just check the first couple of pages of a forum. If you can't find what you're looking for, go ahead and post a new thread.
Of course, the fact that a thread hasn't been posted in for a while doesn't mean it can't be revived. But add something substantial to the discussion and make sure the thread still has some discussion value!
NEWBIE MEMBER PROMOTION
When you register on this board you are placed into a user group called 'Registered'. Upon reaching 10 posts (or more), you will be promoted into another user group called 'Members'. Promotion can take up to 10 minutes to apply.
This measure serves to reduce any damage from spam bots and other possible abuse.
CAPS LOCK
On the internet, TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS CONSIDER SHOUTING. Please try to avoid doing this excessively, as it could be considered rude and will annoy users. It's also harder to read.
RATING THREADS
Threads may be rated from either the Show Thread page or from the Forum Display. When rating a thread, please rate it based on the quality of discussion and information, please don't rate threads badly because you dislike the author. We can see who rated a thread and their IP address. Please don't abuse the system, or it could be disabled.
SIGNATURE
In accordance to the board rules, your signature should be no larger than 650x250 pixels (it should be able to fit into this box) and 100kb in total file size. To enforce this, we have a special thing within our CSS that will limit the height of your signature to 250px. Anything beyond that will be cut off. The same is true for the width. As for file size, if it is too large, then it will probably be removed. Remember that a signature is a signature-- a way for users to identify who you are. Don't make them remember you because of your overly large signature, whether it be file size, or dimensions.
EDITING POSTS
When editing a post, please provide an accurate edit reason (edit reason may only be added if you full edit a post, it isn't available if you quick edit). If you re-edit a post please update the edit reason. Please note that whenever a post is edited, the post's original content along with username and IP address is logged and is available to moderators and administrators.
SPOILERS
Please be sure you have familiarize yourself with our Spoiler Policy. Note that the spoiler policy also applies to non-Star Wars material also.
MODERATION
This board is moderated by moderators. Moderators (identified by a purple user name) have the power to:
- Close/Open threads
- Stick/Unstick threads
- Move/Copy threads
- Approve/Unapprove threads
- Split threads
- Merge threads
- Delete threads
- Delete polls
- Edit/Reset polls
- Delete posts
- Approve/Unapprove posts
- Edit all posts
- View edit history of posts
- Read and mark reported posts
- Warn users
Administrators (identified by a yellow italic user name) control the technical aspects of the board and also serve as the final say on all matters.
A list of current mods can be found here.