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Robo
post Dec 6 2004, 10:54 PM
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Rules

RTS-Sanctuary aims to provide an excellent collection of easily accessible game recordings for the community - and to be a site that people can come to share their enjoyment, and frustration, with the games that we support. We want to create a community whose members share a common interest that unites them through the games they play.

To help guide your behaviour we have developed a set of rules that need to be followed. We believe that following them helps to make the forums a better place for all users - if you don't follow them it may lead to warnings, suspension of posting rights and, ultimately, permanent banning from the site. Before detailing these rules we would like to remind you that this site is brought to you by the generosity of a range of people who contribute their money and/or time and efforts to support its operations. If you don't like something that we do, or require you to not do, you are free to raise it in a respectful manner either by Personal Message to a member of staff or in the Site Suggestions Forum. However, at the end of the day we will decide what does and does not happen on the forums and, if you wish to continue to be able to use them, you will accept that and ensure your behaviour complies with these rules. If you don't your time with us will be limited.

1. Watch your language. People of all ages play this game and frequent forums like this, and their enjoyment is not to be ruined by your behaviour. If you are not sure, ask yourself how a child would be if their parent was looking over their shoulder as they read your post. There is a word filter installed on the site. Do not post in a manner designed to deliberately avoid the word filter.

2. In a similar vein, you are not allowed to post pornographic images or material of any sort, or post links to such material. As a guide, if you can see parts of the body that are not regarded as "acceptable", then the picture is inappropriate (this includes see-through clothing pictures). If in doubt apply the same test as described in rule 1.

3. The language of these forums is English. While we respect the diversity of languages in the world we need to ensure that posts are readable by all who visit the forums. If you can't understand English then you shouldn't sign up at these forums and please do not post in any other language. You can nevertheless try to read the threads and of course download the games.

4. No spamming. Your post-count is not an indication of your skill at playing your game or your worth as a person, so don't inflate it by making mindless posts. Spam is taken to include short replies that add no value to the topic's subject matter. Spam posts will be deleted by the staff. Off-topic conversations are permitted so long as they do not overly interfere with other users trying to contribute to a thread, and as long as they comply with the other site rules.

5. No flaming, personal attacks or private arguments. Naturally people have a right to express their opinions - as long as that isn't done in a way that offends/insults other users. Complaints about aspects of the game you play are not regarded as flaming (remember the bit about sharing your frustrations), but please ensure that you use appropriate language and do not make personal attacks in your posts. Any inflammatory baiting or antagonistic posts will be considered as an offense.

6. Respect the Privacy of Others. This site respects your privacy and will not release your personal information unless required in accordance with our Privacy Policy and we require you to do the same. Do not post or otherwise provide any real-life information (ie name, address or other information that allows someone to be specifically identified), or details about where or how to obtain such real-life information, about other users of the forum or members of the site staff/admin groups. Breach of this rule is grounds for banning with no requirement for warnings.

7. Don't post about locked or deleted threads. Posts get locked or deleted for a reason and we don't want the forums to turn into a discussion of the validity of, or reasons for, that moderation. It's up to you to read the Site Rules to determine what you did wrong and then post next time without breaking any rules. If you have a question with moderation it can be raised by sending a Personal Message to a staff member.

8. No posting of trolling/inflammatory comments in a suicide thread. There is a zero-tolerance policy for such posts and they will be deleted.

9. We are committed to helping to eliminate cheating from the games that you enjoy. However, accusations of cheating are not allowed to be posted on the site. If you have evidence of someone cheating, please contact a staff or admin member.

10. Use the personal messaging system when it's appropriate. If you have something you'd like a staff member to do, or you want to communicate with a friend, use a personal message rather than a post. Please be aware that ALL personal messages are logged and can be viewed by administrators - conduct that breaks the rules of this site is not permitted.

11. No warez. We don't condone warez, illegal file-sharing or CD-cracking in any way. Links to legitimate material may be posted but that's all.

12. Keep your signatures to a manageable size. Although users have the option to turn off the display of signatures we want to keep the bandwidth of this site manageable. Signature pictures are to be kept to no more than 400x200px maximum and less than 150kb in size. You are allowed a maximum of 3 lines of small text below your signature image. Signatures may not be hosted on this site by posting them as attachments and if necessary linking to images from this site can be blocked. You are allowed to display a maximum of two "rating" tags in addition to your normal signature image. Signatures are not to contain images or text promoting another game site. Signatures are not to contain any videos. Signatures must not exceed 400 pixels in height.

13. Please post your topics in the correct forums. Nobody wants to read a post on your clan in a forum discussing balance issues. Off-topic posts are irritating and encourage spam/flaming so before you post something - think. Staff will move the topics posted in the wrong section.

14. Respect any request of the site staff. Abusing them or ignoring their requests is disrespectful, especially considering they are volunteers and are doing their job for free. If you have a problem with moderation please take it up by personal message to a staff member or admin - do not complain by posting in the forums.

15. Do not publish information from private forums. The site contains a number of forums that have restricted access. You are not permitted to pass any information from these forums on to members who do not have access to them. Similarly, you are not permitted to publish information that you may have been given from such a forum even if you do not have access - the fact that you cannot see the original material is enough for you to know that it is covered by this rule and protestaions of innocence will get you nowhere.

16. Posting a recorded game from the point of view of a banned player from the site is not allowed. You can post a game you played against a banned (or suspended) player but only with your point of view.

17. If you acquire knowledge of a banned/suspended member evading their ban/suspension, you must inform a member of staff or the administration.

18. Do not make another account to post on when your original account has been suspended. Trying to get around a suspension in this way will get the new account permanently banned from the site, and your main account another warning. In the same vein you are not permitted to share access to your account with a banned/suspended member.

19. Do not make posts promoting another game site or events on those sites. Admins are able to add links to sites to the Community->Fan Sites page and will do so if you request it. If you wish to promote a particular event please send a message to one of the admin staff.

20. Threads and/or posts about religion and politics are not allowed on our forums (other than in the VIP forums available to people who donate to support the operations of the site). In addition, creating a user name with political overtones is also not allowed. If you do, you will be asked to change it.

21. You are only permitted to use one account to access the forums. Any subsequent accounts that you make will be banned. You are able to request that the name of your account be changed if you wish (via the pinned topic in the off-topic forum).

22. Accounts created for the sole purpose of hate/flaming will be ban instantly. Any account that has been newly created and has contributed to excessive hate/flaming will be ban without warning.

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The forums include a warning system that staff can use to track inappropriate behavior.

These rules will be updated as required.

If you have any suggested changes or questions please send me a personal message.

Thanks

Robo


Enforcement

The philosophy for enforcing the rules is one of escalating punishments with members given the chance to change their behavior before they are suspended, and increasing suspensions for repeat offenders. Offenses are categorized into 4 groups:

Minor offenses:


- Posting in any language but English.
- Spamming (Multiple posts or topics of no value or Off Topic).
- Promoting other sites without permission.
- Repeated cases of mild flaming or trolling.
- Repeatedly evading bad word filter.
- Posting Topics or multiple posts about religion or politics outside the VIP forums.
- Posting about a locked or deleted thread.
- Abuse of the rating system for recorded games.

Intermediate offenses:


- Posting on behalf of banned members.
- Trolling RTS-Sanctuary staff.
- Posting links to warez.
- Disrespecting copyright.
- Cheating accusations.
- Impersonating someone else.

Major offenses:


- Flaming/racist remarks.
- Harassment of a site member by posts or PM.
- Making public any personal messages sent from RTS-Sanctuary staff.
- Flaming/threatening RTS-Sanctuary staff.
- Directly posting pornographic material (images or stories).
- Posting links to pornography.
- Posting information from a private forum (may also be grounds for losing access to that forum)
- Using another account to evade a suspension.
- Posting or discussing the contents of your warning log.
- Logging onto another member's account without their permission.
- Ignoring or blatantly disregarding staff instructions.

Bannable offenses:


- Evading a ban by creating a new account.
- Providing real life information, or details of where or how to obtain real-life information, of any user of the forums or member of the site staff or admin groups.
- Being proven as a cheater at any of the games we support.
- Trolling/inflammatory posts in a suicide thread.
- Sharing account access with a banned/suspended member.
- Posting shock images or sites.

When a warning is issued you will have 'warning points' added to your account with different points allocated to each category of offense:

Minor Offenses - 1 warning point
Intermediate Offenses - 2 warning points
Major Offenses - 4 warning points

Warning points are cumulative and any punishments is based on the member's warning level after the offense as follows:

1-5: Warning + PM
6-7: 1 Day Post rights removed
8-9: 3 Day Post rights removed
10-11: 1 Week Post rights removed
12-13: 4 Week Post rights removed
14: Ban

You have the ability to see your current warning level. You are not permitted to post or discuss the contents of your warning log on the forums - you have been given access so that you understand your current status and why you are there. Breaching this will be regarded as a major offense.

RTS-S Staff reserves the right to change these at any time.



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