By Grenadiac and Aztec
Note to all users: If any discussion is seen that does not follow any of these rules, please do not hesitate to notify a Moderator at once.
(Please include rules broken and a link to the topic/post)
Ensure that your new topics are in the correct forum.
Do not post topics or replies containing:
-Subjects which have already been discussed numerous times (please Search first);
-Flames directed towards other users (locked on sight, possibly with a temporary ban);
-Anything not relating to the original subject of the topic (although General Chat is rather flexible);
-Any degratory comments based on age, gender, race, ethnicity or nationality (which will be met with a swift ban);
Do not post spam.
-Spam includes advertisments, content deemed inappropriate or illegal, and flooding of the boards;
-Spammers will receive a swift kick in the ass, as well as a lengthy ban.
Do not make needless, incessant usage of:
-Emoticons
-Line breaks or ALL-CAPS;
-Giant fonts with ugly colours;
-Swearing or derogatory terms.
Do not make unrequested personal contact with the HaloMods Administrators and Moderators. If you commit multiple offenses of this kind, you will be temporarily banned.
Ensure that your signature:
-Remains a reasonable size;
-Does not contain excessively large images or annoying animations;
-Follows all the rules applying to posts themselves.
Ensure that your avatar:
-Is not more than 90 pixels in width, or 90 pixels in height;
-Does not exceed 6kb in size;
-Does not contain annoying animations.
Do not argue with the enforcement of the above rules.
If any HaloMods Moderator tells you to comply with one of these rules, you must comply;
You WILL be banned for any of the following:
-Pornographic Material
-Ceaseless Spamming
-Posting or Requesting of any Warez/Cracked software or keys. (Depending on severity of offense, a warning and temporary ban may be issued.)
-Continuation of a warned offense
You WILL be Temporarily Banned for any of the following:
-Posting in the wrong forum(s) (Multiple offenses)
-Asking questions in a non-help forum (1 Warning)
-Overuse of Capital letters, or Smileys
-Off-Topic replies (1 Warning)
These lists may be added on to as we see fit.
Enjoy the HaloMods Community Forums!
The moderators are here to make everyone's visit more enjoyable, so if you experience any problems with abusive users, please tell a moderator.
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