Pandanda Forums Rules

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Pandanda Forums Rules

These rules apply to all sections of the forum, including private messages, signatures, profile messages, social groups, threads, posts and the chatbox.
Do the rules seem a bit long? Don't worry. Most of it is common sense. But please read through it, and if you are unsure about what you are posting, maybe refer back to these rules for guidance.

1 - Don't give out any personal information
The Pandanda Forums does not allow the sharing of personal information. This includes telephone numbers, your address, school/college/workplace names, etc.
Breaking this rule will result in having an infraction placed on your account.

2 - Don't use any inappropriate language.
Please don't swear, make any vulgar or racial comments towards registered and unregistered users, or the forum. We have a word-filter in place, which removes any inappropriate language from your posts, bypassing the filter is against the rules. This includes using words, videos, images, links and other media to be vulgar or racist in any way.
Breaking this rule will result in having an infraction or ban placed on your account depending on the severity of the offense.

3 - Don't create spam or multiple posts.
Please do not spam the forums. Spamming could be; one-word-posts, posting off-topic, or posting random characters (erqopignwqeajufp).
We also ask that you do not multi-post. this is basically posting twice in a row.
Breaking this rule will get an your posts edited, repeat offenders will get warnings added to their accounts, followed by infractions.

4 - Don't post or link to Illegal or Forbidden Content.
under no circumstances should illegal/prohibbited content be displayed on these forums, in any form; images,videos,links,downloads.
NO 3rd party programs are to be discussed that effects the pandanda gameplay, no forms of hacking or cheating to be discussed either.
Breaking this rule will get a permenant ban added to your account.

5 - Don't disrespect other members.
Do Not post hateful comments about other users, the forums, or unregistered people on these boards.
Breaking this rule will get an infraction placed on your account.

6 - Don't share your account with others.
Sharing your account with other member(s) of the forum to access private forums, avoid a ban, read messages, or access hidden files/areas or for any other purpose is forbidden.
This goes for Pandanda accoutns as well, no discussions on sharing Pandas please!
Breaking this rule will result in your account being either infracted or banned for up to 2 weeks.

7 - Don't bump old threads. ( aka Grave digging )
If a post is older than 1 month, we ask that you do not post in it unless you are contributing to the topic being discussed
Breaking this rule will result in having an infraction placed on your account.

8 - Don't use/edit Moderator/Administrator notes or BBcodes.
If a member of staff leaves a note in your post, please do not remove it. This note is to tell other staff that you have been warned, or dealt with. If you remove the notice then you run the risk or being punished more than once!
We also ask that you do not modify, or post staff BBcodes.
Breaking this rule will result in having an infraction placed on your account.

9 - No inappropriate content or discussion anywhere on the forum.
It is forbidden to discuss inappropriate topics, in any area. There is no need to discuss any inappropriate topics on the pandanda forums.
Inappropriate content includes: images, videos, links, downloads, and websites.
Breaking this rule will get a warning/infraction/ban placed on your account depending on the content.

10 - Keep your signature tidy.
Members can have 1 image in their signature which can no larger than 500 x 250 pixels. smileys don't count as images in your signature. Placing two separate images to give the illusion that they are one image is also prohibited. YouTube Videos are also not allowed in your signature.
Breaking this rule will get the content removed from your signature & a warning on your account.

11 - Don't post threads against Administrators or Moderators.
If a moderator/administrator has placed an infraction, warning or ban on your account. It is for a reason. DO NOT make a thread complaining about it. You may send a PM to a user in the Senior Management Team, or the member of staff who gave you the infraction/warning/ban. However, this PM can only request more information about why you received said punishment (Note: the mod/admin may refuse) if you feel that you do not deserve said punishment, you can send a message to a member of the Senior Management team, who will then look into why you received said punishment. (Note: Repeatedly requesting infractions/warnings may result in more infractions/warnings)
Breaking this rule will get an infraction placed on your account.

12 - No arguments/trolling/flame wars.
We would like to keep our community clean of nastiness and arguments. Causing arguments may result in punishment.
Breaking this rule will result in having an infraction placed on your account. repeat offenders will be banned.

13 - Don't create/use other accounts.
Possessing more than one account at any time is against the rules.
Creating/using other account(s) whilst banned is not allowed as this will result in you being able access the forum when you are not permitted to do so.
Breaking this rule will result in having an infraction placed on your account, or a current ban being extended.

14 - Let the Moderators Moderate
If someone's broken a rule please report it rather than replying and telling them off yourself. You should never ignore a moderators warning, go against what they have said or attempt to reverse their actions.
Breaking this rule will result in having a warning, infraction or ban added to your account depending on the circumstances.