Individual forum rule threads are somewhat redundant as is, save for forum-specific rules (all forums are atleast a little bit different). We have sitewide rules that we fall back on anyways, as well as operating under the common sense principle. Common sense in itself means that the rules are something to put your back against when you aren't sure.
Simply put; you are expected to follow Neoseeker's Sitewide Rules at all times, in agreement with the use of your account. However, to better the experience in this forum I would like to reinstate the idea of a positive posting policy.
An effort to make this forum helpful and friendly for everyone, and encourages the following initiatives:
Positive Posting Policy
Respect the opinions and thoughts of others, regardless of how incorrect they may be.
Make an attempt to post in the proper forum/location/thread etc.
Be patient with new community members. If they can be helped by reading a Guide or FAQ, welcome them to the forum and kindly point them in the right direction.
If a topic is being debated, keep your comments related to the facts at hand. Try not to criticize someone's opinion without valid factual support to back up your claim.
Don't chastise someone for making a redundant post or asking a "nooby" question. We all started there at some point.
Regarding "General Help" Threads:
quote Dynamite
"General Help" threads are discouraged as they're more hindrance than help. Forcing people to ask questions all in a single thread makes it difficult to get a response to your specific question. It also makes it difficult for people with the same problem to find this information in the future and reduces Neoseeker's potential of having useful threads listed by Google, and other search engines.
"General Help" threads are not to be confused with threads requesting general information about a specific topic, for example a thread requesting information about a single problem or aspect of the game/topic.
In other words please don't hesitate to create a new thread when you have a specific problem. Just be sure that you check to make sure your question hasn't already been asked, or answered, before you create a thread. You can find a complete list of all important, forum or game question related threads in the thread index.
General Discussion Policies:
quote Dynamite
These threads can provide a very good area for members of the community to interact with each other about topics that aren't strictly within the scope of the forum. This is useful for promoting communities and encouraging people to get talking to each other. As some of you will know, no doubt, that these can be very fun places to participate.
These discussion threads are purely for your enjoyment, and should be used as a way to bring the community closer together. It is not mandatory that a forum with a moderator gets an "off-topic" general discussion thread. In fact it is more of a question of whether or not the forum deserves an "off-topic" general discussion thread, primarily based on how they behave and manage each other. In short, these threads are privileges that are to be earned, maintained and used appropriately. One can just as easily be deleted in the time it took to make it. Be aware that all "off-topic" general discussion threads will be locked and set for deletion upon reaching 30 pages or so. This is a sitewide policy so don't expect to use a general discussion thread to bolster your post count.
Forum Feedback and Suggestions
Feel free to use this thread as your typical "Moderator's Corner" in order to make suggestions or provide feedback. I've combined the two in hopes that it makes things easier when referring to one or the other.
Thread Recap (last 10 posts from newest to oldest)
This place needs a mod. >> We're over 60 PPD, and we're all spammers. =P
It won't be getting a moderator. One, this forum is barely active. When it is active, we are all on and talking in the General Discussion. Second, this forum barely gets any new threads. When it does, they are usually about replay and such.
{PK Love Ω}
Apr 11, 09 at 5:53pm
GlancingReverse
Well, we only post in the GD most of the time. And it's usually one post a minute after 5.
Apr 11, 09 at 5:23pm
Daydreaming
This place needs a mod. >> We're over 60 PPD, and we're all spammers. =P
Jan 20, 09 at 3:13pm
Symphonic Abyss
Ok, I just realized something. The header has a link to the Introductions. I'm not really sure which would be better, but I think that the Forum RFS would be a better place to link to. I'm not really sure why, but if there is a new member, Vet members will usually lead them to the introduction thread anyways.
Jan 09, 09 at 12:30am
Symphonic Abyss
I have a suggestion. Put a link to the members who made the header and footer.
Jan 04, 09 at 12:37am
Superslack_iz38
I'd just like to point out that not all of our forum viewers have completed the game, even while most of our regular poster shave on multiple occasions. I ask that you please make a note in your thread title about the possible inclusion of spoiler content, if it applies to the thread topic. Remember, we have markup for those bits of information that could potentially make the game less enjoyable for those who have yet to complete or even play the game.
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[spoiler=SPOILER TITLE HERE][/spoiler]
I'll try to tag threads containing spoilers as quickly as I see them, but it would help if you could remember to include some kind of disclaimer in your thread title too.
Thanks,
Dec 16, 08 at 11:54pm
Symphonic Abyss
At the very least a new footer would be nice. Just something to see when you're scrolling down the page.
Dec 16, 08 at 11:51pm
Superslack_iz38
Attracting the attention of artists isn't an issue, I can always advertise the contest in the Community Events forum. The question remains; is everyone ready for a new header in addition to a new forum footer?
Dec 16, 08 at 11:14pm
Symphonic Abyss
I would think that we have a few artists at the very least. I've gotten a bit better with GIMP, so I can do something other than my Sepia header.
Dec 16, 08 at 9:47pm
Kratos
Before we even start we need to have a decent amount of artists(I would say at least three). Because last time I believe only one person out of the forum participated. Also the entries were somewhat dull. The vote for Snoop's (now Circle) header was basically unanimous.
Anyway, if we do a contest, I wouldn't mind doing a header/footer contest.
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