10-02-2008, 10:57 PM
When you register to these forums, you have agreed to follow our forum rules.
Rules:
1. Search first
Do not ask a question without first searching for an answer.
Punishment: The closing of your thread.
2. Do not register multiple accounts
Never register more then one account.
Punishment: 15 Infraction Points
3. Do not post/request warez
Do not link to, request, or upload Warez. That also includes the Apple iPod firmware (You may legally link to iPod firmware that is not on a third-party website)
Punishment:
5 Infraction Points
4. Do not post Mature content
No pornography is allowed on these forums.
Punishment:
5 Infraction Points
5. No Arguing/Debating
If you disagree with someone on a topic or belief, please don't argue in the forums.
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point
6. Do not post off-topic/spam
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point
7. No double/cross posting
7a. Do not double post.
Use the edit button if you want to add information to a post.
Punishment: 2 Infraction Points
7b. Do not cross-post.
Cross-posting is post the same thread twice.
Punishment: 2 Infraction Points
8. Do not Revive old threads
Do not post threads that have been inactive more than 6 weeks unless the thread was made in the 'Off Topic' section of the forum.
Punishment: 2 Infraction Points
10b. No advertising
Do not post advertisements for any product or website.
Punishment: 15 Infraction Points per offense.
11. Personal Profiles
Your personal profile must follow several rules/guidelines.
11a. Signatures
Your signature must follow the rules below:
An image must not go above 450px in width, and must be under the following heights:
76-100px height image + one line of text.
51-75px height image + two lines of text.
0-50px height image + three lines of text.
Images will be given a 25px allowance in height and width before action is taken.
If there is no image, eight lines of text is allowed.
It must not break any general forum rule.
Text refers to size one text. If you want bigger text, you must have no image and only two lines of text.
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point
11b. No animated Avatars
You may not upload animated avatars due to the fact that they can slow down the server. Your avatar must also be no larger than 120 x 120 px
Punishment: 5 Infraction Points
11c. Do not use an unreal location
Please enter a real location. If you don't want your location displayed, don't enter anything.
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point
12. Modding Posting Rules
When posting a theme/graphic/font etc in the forums, you must follow several guidelines to keep order in the sections and also to make it easier for others to browse:
12a. Thread title 'prefixes'
The title of the thread must contain the iPod generation and firmware version. For example: "[5G/1.2.1] Theme".
12c. Thread content
You must include a screenshot/preview (preview creators: 1, 2) of the theme, preferably what the theme looks like when it's on the iPod. Attach this to your post for use with the thumbnails feature.
It a requirement that you attach the theme to your post - no linking to external file-hosing sites such as Rapidshare or even your own website.
And again, no firmware files, under any circumstance, may be posted.
Punishment: Depending on the severity, warning, thread deletion/closure without notice, or an infraction.
13. Let the moderators do their job!
Please leave the moderating to the moderating team. Do not take it into your own hands to warn another member about their actions, it is not your job to do so. It's simply not worth it.
If you find a post that abuses one or more of the aforementioned rules, please report it.
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point per offense.
Infraction Points:
Infraction Points can be added/removed by any moderator, and allows us to keep a record of your infractions.
Points for bans:
3 Points = 3 Day Ban
5 Points = 7 Day Ban
10 Points = 3 Week Ban
15 Points = Permanent Ban
General automatic expiry times:
1 Point Offense (Petty) = 5 Day Expiry
1 Point Offense = 10 Day Expiry
2 Points Offense = 15 Day Expiry
3 Points Offense = 20 Day Expiry
5 Points Offense = 30 Day Expiry
15 Points Offense = Never
We want to keep this website a friendly community, so please, obey these rules and regulations.
- Basher (Founder/Super Administrator)
Rules:
1. Search first
Do not ask a question without first searching for an answer.
Punishment: The closing of your thread.
2. Do not register multiple accounts
Never register more then one account.
Punishment: 15 Infraction Points
3. Do not post/request warez
Do not link to, request, or upload Warez. That also includes the Apple iPod firmware (You may legally link to iPod firmware that is not on a third-party website)
Punishment:
5 Infraction Points
4. Do not post Mature content
No pornography is allowed on these forums.
Punishment:
5 Infraction Points
5. No Arguing/Debating
If you disagree with someone on a topic or belief, please don't argue in the forums.
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point
6. Do not post off-topic/spam
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point
7. No double/cross posting
7a. Do not double post.
Use the edit button if you want to add information to a post.
Punishment: 2 Infraction Points
7b. Do not cross-post.
Cross-posting is post the same thread twice.
Punishment: 2 Infraction Points
8. Do not Revive old threads
Do not post threads that have been inactive more than 6 weeks unless the thread was made in the 'Off Topic' section of the forum.
Punishment: 2 Infraction Points
10b. No advertising
Do not post advertisements for any product or website.
Punishment: 15 Infraction Points per offense.
11. Personal Profiles
Your personal profile must follow several rules/guidelines.
11a. Signatures
Your signature must follow the rules below:
An image must not go above 450px in width, and must be under the following heights:
76-100px height image + one line of text.
51-75px height image + two lines of text.
0-50px height image + three lines of text.
Images will be given a 25px allowance in height and width before action is taken.
If there is no image, eight lines of text is allowed.
It must not break any general forum rule.
Text refers to size one text. If you want bigger text, you must have no image and only two lines of text.
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point
11b. No animated Avatars
You may not upload animated avatars due to the fact that they can slow down the server. Your avatar must also be no larger than 120 x 120 px
Punishment: 5 Infraction Points
11c. Do not use an unreal location
Please enter a real location. If you don't want your location displayed, don't enter anything.
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point
12. Modding Posting Rules
When posting a theme/graphic/font etc in the forums, you must follow several guidelines to keep order in the sections and also to make it easier for others to browse:
12a. Thread title 'prefixes'
The title of the thread must contain the iPod generation and firmware version. For example: "[5G/1.2.1] Theme".
12c. Thread content
You must include a screenshot/preview (preview creators: 1, 2) of the theme, preferably what the theme looks like when it's on the iPod. Attach this to your post for use with the thumbnails feature.
It a requirement that you attach the theme to your post - no linking to external file-hosing sites such as Rapidshare or even your own website.
And again, no firmware files, under any circumstance, may be posted.
Punishment: Depending on the severity, warning, thread deletion/closure without notice, or an infraction.
13. Let the moderators do their job!
Please leave the moderating to the moderating team. Do not take it into your own hands to warn another member about their actions, it is not your job to do so. It's simply not worth it.
If you find a post that abuses one or more of the aforementioned rules, please report it.
Punishment: 1 Infraction Point per offense.
Infraction Points:
Infraction Points can be added/removed by any moderator, and allows us to keep a record of your infractions.
Points for bans:
3 Points = 3 Day Ban
5 Points = 7 Day Ban
10 Points = 3 Week Ban
15 Points = Permanent Ban
General automatic expiry times:
1 Point Offense (Petty) = 5 Day Expiry
1 Point Offense = 10 Day Expiry
2 Points Offense = 15 Day Expiry
3 Points Offense = 20 Day Expiry
5 Points Offense = 30 Day Expiry
15 Points Offense = Never
We want to keep this website a friendly community, so please, obey these rules and regulations.
- Basher (Founder/Super Administrator)