Post by Assassin Witch on Apr 30, 2007 19:00:17 GMT -5
Welcome to The Charmed Café! We hope you have a fantastic time here - posting, discussing, sharing. We strive to make this a friendly environment, and with that, comes rules. Please follow them. If you see someone violating a rule, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch).
1. This is a PG-rated fan board. There are children that read and post here.
• Please watch your language. And putting * or other characters in such as @ to fool the word sensors is still consider using foul language.
• Never give out personal information on the message board.
2. No spamming the board.
• Spamming is posting unrelated information in a thread or creating threads that do not pertain to the forum topic.
• Do NOT post “I agree”s, emoticons, or other 1-3 word posts in a discussion thread. That too IS spamming. If you have something to say, say it, else there is no need to post.
• Double posting is considered spamming. If you want to post something in a thread that you just posted in, and no one has posted after you, EDIT your post. If it has been at least 24 hours without a response and you have something new to add to the discussion, then it is okay to post.
• If you see spamming, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) with examples of the spam.
3. Respect your fellow Charmed fans/members.
• There will be no name calling.
• There will be no flaming (personal attacks on or insults toward other members)
• There will be no derogatory remarks about other members’ posts (e.g. referring to members’ comments, argument, or opinions as stupid, lame, etc.)
• When The Charmed Cafe moderators or administrators are speaking officially on the board, or being addressed officially by the members, no snide, snarky or rude comments toward, or bashing of The Charmed Cafe, the board, or the decisions of The Charmed Cafe, will be tolerated in any forum.
• If you believe that someone is being disrespectful to others, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) with example posts.
4. Keep threads on topic and in the appropriate board.
• Each thread is about one topic and all posts should pertain to the titled topic. If a new topic arises within a thread, feel free to create a new post to continue the deviated discussion.
• When creating a thread, please make sure it is in the appropriate board. If you realize that you created it in the wrong place, please send a message to the staff and we will move it.
• As there has been some restructuring around The Café, threads may be in the wrong board. If you believe it should be moved, please send a message to the staff and we will move it.
5. Only ONE account per person is allowed on The Charmed Café.
• Posting under more than one user account is deceptive to the other members of the board. So if you have more than one account, pick one them to continue posting here.
• If you just like to read the forum that is fine, you don’t have to be a member to do that. But there is a one user id rule per person.
• You can change your look of your name by changing the display name but please do not create multiple accounts.
• If you suspect that someone has multiple IDs, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) with IDs and proof of concern.
6. Trolling will not be tolerated.
• Trolling consists of purposefully posting a thread with the intent to cause trouble on the board.
• Any post that is deemed “trollish” will be deleted and the poster will be given a warning. It is also possible for a troll to be immediately banned without any warnings, depending on the severity of the offense.
• If you see someone trolling, do not engage, instead, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) example posts.
7. While it is okay to criticize actors' work, no personal bashing of the actors or actresses is tolerated. Malicious gossip and rumors are discouraged.
8. Do NOT Direct Link to other people’s web sites for pictures.
• What is Direct Linking?
- Finding a picture you like on another web site; copying the URL address; and using it in your posts, personal pictures, or signatures.
• Why is that a bad thing?
- Because people spend money to have web space on the Internet; they also have bandwidth limits that are monitored, and are charged more money if they exceed their bandwidth
• What is Bandwidth?
- Bandwidth is the time it takes to transmit, from a web space, to your computer. The more pictures you have, the more time it takes; which equals more bandwidth.
• So, what does that mean?
- That means that EVERY TIME a member of this board goes to read a post, and you have a picture from someone else’s web space, it charges the original host to load it. EVERY TIME! Look how many registered members there are on this board. That’s a LOT of loading. So, PLEASE be considerate to your favorite sites out there.
• Don’t link to someone else’s picture!
- There are many free image hosts to use, for example Photobucket.com and imageshack.com. You can use those to host your images. Tumblr images are okay.
• And if you are linking to someone else's creation, please create the original creator!
9. No stalker-like behavior towards the stars or any of the members will be tolerated. Stalking includes seeking out the person's personal address, phone number, work place, or attempting to track the individual down in person. If this occurs, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) immediately.
10. If you want to speak on a ruling or action taken by The Café staff, or an action by a member, please send a private message (PM) to the staff, in order to avoid future disruption of the original thread discussion. Do not post it on the thread where it happened.
11. Let the STAFF do their job. Staff means any Admin or Mod. Members who are not part of Staff should NOT act like a staff member. This means, unless a reminder or warning is given out by a Mod or Admin, then it is not valid. Also, saying that threads should be locked, moved or deleted without a staff member's consent would be violating this rule. Members can SUGGEST that if they feel that a thread has been misplaced and a staff member has overlooked it, but they cannot instruct anyone to do so. If any member violates this rule, a reminder or warning will be given out.
12. Administrators and Moderators are the “enforces” of The Charmed Café. They are the ones who will make decisions regarding the rules of the board. If you have an issue with a moderator or admin, send a private message (PM) to staff.
• Admins and Mods will enforce the above rules regardless of personal feelings.
• No thread will be locked based on an email or personal feelings. They will only be locked based on the breaking of the rules, or if the threads only purpose is to cause trouble and discontent.
• No thread will be moved based on email or personal feelings.
• If a thread is moved, or edited based on the above rules, an explanation must be included by the moderator or administrator who did it.
• If a thread breaks out into a fight, it will be moved to Archives immediately. If warnings are warranted, they will be given out.
• Let the STAFF do their job. Staff means any Admin or Mod. Members who are not part of Staff should NOT act like a staff member. This means, unless a reminder or warning is given out by a Mod or Admin, then it is not valid. Also, saying that threads should be locked, moved or deleted without a staff member's consent would be violating this rule. Members can SUGGEST that if they feel that a thread has been misplaced and a staff member has overlooked it, but they cannot instruct anyone to do so. If any member violates this rule, a reminder or warning will be given out.
13. No Downloading/Selling Allowed on the message board.
• No posting links to other sites to sell merchandise such as DVDs, CDs, Books, Comics, etc.
These rules are final and are not to be debated. If you have any QUESTIONS about the rules (if something doesn’t make sense), feel free to PM a staff member.
If the rules are not followed, actions will be placed. The Café does have a WARNING SYSTEM.
The Charmed Café reserves the right to change these rules as needed for the good of the board.
Have a great time at The Charmed Café!
- The Charmed Café Staff -
1. This is a PG-rated fan board. There are children that read and post here.
• Please watch your language. And putting * or other characters in such as @ to fool the word sensors is still consider using foul language.
• Never give out personal information on the message board.
2. No spamming the board.
• Spamming is posting unrelated information in a thread or creating threads that do not pertain to the forum topic.
• Do NOT post “I agree”s, emoticons, or other 1-3 word posts in a discussion thread. That too IS spamming. If you have something to say, say it, else there is no need to post.
• Double posting is considered spamming. If you want to post something in a thread that you just posted in, and no one has posted after you, EDIT your post. If it has been at least 24 hours without a response and you have something new to add to the discussion, then it is okay to post.
• If you see spamming, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) with examples of the spam.
3. Respect your fellow Charmed fans/members.
• There will be no name calling.
• There will be no flaming (personal attacks on or insults toward other members)
• There will be no derogatory remarks about other members’ posts (e.g. referring to members’ comments, argument, or opinions as stupid, lame, etc.)
• When The Charmed Cafe moderators or administrators are speaking officially on the board, or being addressed officially by the members, no snide, snarky or rude comments toward, or bashing of The Charmed Cafe, the board, or the decisions of The Charmed Cafe, will be tolerated in any forum.
• If you believe that someone is being disrespectful to others, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) with example posts.
4. Keep threads on topic and in the appropriate board.
• Each thread is about one topic and all posts should pertain to the titled topic. If a new topic arises within a thread, feel free to create a new post to continue the deviated discussion.
• When creating a thread, please make sure it is in the appropriate board. If you realize that you created it in the wrong place, please send a message to the staff and we will move it.
• As there has been some restructuring around The Café, threads may be in the wrong board. If you believe it should be moved, please send a message to the staff and we will move it.
5. Only ONE account per person is allowed on The Charmed Café.
• Posting under more than one user account is deceptive to the other members of the board. So if you have more than one account, pick one them to continue posting here.
• If you just like to read the forum that is fine, you don’t have to be a member to do that. But there is a one user id rule per person.
• You can change your look of your name by changing the display name but please do not create multiple accounts.
• If you suspect that someone has multiple IDs, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) with IDs and proof of concern.
6. Trolling will not be tolerated.
• Trolling consists of purposefully posting a thread with the intent to cause trouble on the board.
• Any post that is deemed “trollish” will be deleted and the poster will be given a warning. It is also possible for a troll to be immediately banned without any warnings, depending on the severity of the offense.
• If you see someone trolling, do not engage, instead, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) example posts.
7. While it is okay to criticize actors' work, no personal bashing of the actors or actresses is tolerated. Malicious gossip and rumors are discouraged.
8. Do NOT Direct Link to other people’s web sites for pictures.
• What is Direct Linking?
- Finding a picture you like on another web site; copying the URL address; and using it in your posts, personal pictures, or signatures.
• Why is that a bad thing?
- Because people spend money to have web space on the Internet; they also have bandwidth limits that are monitored, and are charged more money if they exceed their bandwidth
• What is Bandwidth?
- Bandwidth is the time it takes to transmit, from a web space, to your computer. The more pictures you have, the more time it takes; which equals more bandwidth.
• So, what does that mean?
- That means that EVERY TIME a member of this board goes to read a post, and you have a picture from someone else’s web space, it charges the original host to load it. EVERY TIME! Look how many registered members there are on this board. That’s a LOT of loading. So, PLEASE be considerate to your favorite sites out there.
• Don’t link to someone else’s picture!
- There are many free image hosts to use, for example Photobucket.com and imageshack.com. You can use those to host your images. Tumblr images are okay.
• And if you are linking to someone else's creation, please create the original creator!
9. No stalker-like behavior towards the stars or any of the members will be tolerated. Stalking includes seeking out the person's personal address, phone number, work place, or attempting to track the individual down in person. If this occurs, please send a private message (PM) to the administrators (Simplypoo83 & Assassin Witch) immediately.
10. If you want to speak on a ruling or action taken by The Café staff, or an action by a member, please send a private message (PM) to the staff, in order to avoid future disruption of the original thread discussion. Do not post it on the thread where it happened.
11. Let the STAFF do their job. Staff means any Admin or Mod. Members who are not part of Staff should NOT act like a staff member. This means, unless a reminder or warning is given out by a Mod or Admin, then it is not valid. Also, saying that threads should be locked, moved or deleted without a staff member's consent would be violating this rule. Members can SUGGEST that if they feel that a thread has been misplaced and a staff member has overlooked it, but they cannot instruct anyone to do so. If any member violates this rule, a reminder or warning will be given out.
12. Administrators and Moderators are the “enforces” of The Charmed Café. They are the ones who will make decisions regarding the rules of the board. If you have an issue with a moderator or admin, send a private message (PM) to staff.
• Admins and Mods will enforce the above rules regardless of personal feelings.
• No thread will be locked based on an email or personal feelings. They will only be locked based on the breaking of the rules, or if the threads only purpose is to cause trouble and discontent.
• No thread will be moved based on email or personal feelings.
• If a thread is moved, or edited based on the above rules, an explanation must be included by the moderator or administrator who did it.
• If a thread breaks out into a fight, it will be moved to Archives immediately. If warnings are warranted, they will be given out.
• Let the STAFF do their job. Staff means any Admin or Mod. Members who are not part of Staff should NOT act like a staff member. This means, unless a reminder or warning is given out by a Mod or Admin, then it is not valid. Also, saying that threads should be locked, moved or deleted without a staff member's consent would be violating this rule. Members can SUGGEST that if they feel that a thread has been misplaced and a staff member has overlooked it, but they cannot instruct anyone to do so. If any member violates this rule, a reminder or warning will be given out.
13. No Downloading/Selling Allowed on the message board.
• No posting links to other sites to sell merchandise such as DVDs, CDs, Books, Comics, etc.
These rules are final and are not to be debated. If you have any QUESTIONS about the rules (if something doesn’t make sense), feel free to PM a staff member.
If the rules are not followed, actions will be placed. The Café does have a WARNING SYSTEM.
The Charmed Café reserves the right to change these rules as needed for the good of the board.
Have a great time at The Charmed Café!
- The Charmed Café Staff -
