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 Post Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:10 pm 
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FORUM RULES


We've established these Community Rules so that everyone can get the most out of The Hollyoaks Forum. These Rules are designed to protect all users & guests by making sure the boards are safe and fun for everyone. HollyoaksForum.com and its forum moderators reserve the right to remove, edit or delete without notice any and all content placed in these forums. It is your responsibility to be familiar and remain updated to current Community Forum Guidelines. All users of these forums must comply with these guidelines. Infractions of any guideline may result in warnings/bannings being given. If you become involved in a dispute or have a problem with another forum member or staff member please contact the admin.




GENERAL RULES:-


1. Be respectful:

It’s perfectly fine to disagree with others as long as it is done respectfully and maturely, but do not attack other members or staff in your posts or comments. Name calling or harassment of other members or staff is absolutely not tolerated here and may result in suspension from the forum. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, please respect them. Constructive criticism is generally welcome and encouraged. Starting fights and being rude is not.

2. Caps Lock:

Please do not write posts/topics all in capital letters. Using all capitals is considered shouting and is not appreciated by many users. There are various other options for highlighting particular sections of a post you feel you need to draw attention too. Additionally, using too much capitalisation is more likely to hide the point you are trying to get across.

3. Private Messages:

Sending advertisement through the Private Message System is not allowed and it need not be stated that the content of private messages should not be unsuitable.

4. Question/Exclaimation marks:

Please only use one or two as using serveral makes the forum look untidy & childish. It will probably also make your post less likely to be viewed.

5. Text Speech:

Please use proper English, this is a forum, not a text message, you're not restricted to characters, so there's no need for using text speak! Also members can find it hard to read text speech so please avoid it from now on. (Things like "lol", "rofl" are allowed)

6. Appreciation threads/Fanclubs:

These are designed to allow fans of a particular character to engage in positive and lighthearted discussion of a subject in a non critical manner. Negative posts in an appreciation thread are considered off-topic and will be removed. If you wish to discuss the subject of an appreciation thread you are welcome to post constructive negative comments in a separate thread but hate threads will not be tolerated in any form.

7. Linking Articles/Crediting:

Do not reproduce complete texts/images to which you do not own the copyright. When linking to articles elsewhere on the Internet, you can quote some lines and then provide a link to the content in full. If quoting other media, be sure to cite your source.

8. Posted Messages:

Although the administrators and moderators of THF will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. Please use the report button if you see any questionable posts to alert all staff.

9. Banning/Warnings:

If a member has been banned posting messages such as "Can they be unbanned" will be deleted. They have been banned for a reason and no matter how much forum support they have they shall have to wait until their ban has been lifted. Drumming up support for them could get you warned/banned. If you think you have been banned unfairly please contact the admin with explanation.

10. Links:

No spamming or advertising allowed. The exception is links to news articles on official media sites such as the c4 hollyoaks site. The staff team will decide on what is considered as spam. If you have your own website/twitter account add it to your user profile instead. If you are sharing links to a site which you own/help run which is Hollyoaks related ask permission first.

11. Usernames:

No rude or insulting usernames allowed. If you wish to change your username please ask a moderator. Please do not share accounts with friends, get them to sign up with their own username.

12. Conduct / Language:

Please do not flame or disrespect other users. We are all here to have fun. The occasional joke or good-natured rib is fine; just don't let it get out of hand. No excessive or constant swearing. Keep it to a bare minimum or none at all please.

13. Posting Personal Information:

We do not advise persons to post personal information about themselves. THF will not be held responsible or accountable for the posting or collection of this information. All posters are responsible for the content of their posts.

14. Rules Subject to Change:

At any time these rules may change or be updated by THF staff. If you have a question or issue about any of the rules please contact a moderator or staff member.

15. Reporting Members:

The report button can be used by members to report an offensive or disruptive post. Once reported this message will be looked at by our staff team and dealt with. This is not to be used if someone just shares a different opinion than your own.

16. Trolls:

Forum trolls are users that repeatedly and deliberately breach the netiquette of the forum, posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages to bait or excite users into responding or to test the forum rules and policies, and with that the patience of the forum staff. Their provocative behavior may potentially start flame wars or other disturbances. Responding to a troll's provocations is commonly known as 'feeding the troll' and is generally discouraged, as it can encourage their disruptive behavior. Rather than get into heating debates/arguements use the report button & ignore the troll.


SIGNATURE RULES

The maximum size for banners and signatures is 600 x 400. This can be one banner which is 600 x 400 or two smaller banners 600 x 200. You can only have two banners in your signature at any one time but feel free to rotate and change them as often as you wish. The maximum number of text lines allowed is currently 10. No signatures constructed in such a way to advertise another website.


AVATAR RULES

The Maximum size of avatars is 130 x 130 if you need things resizing just ask in the fanart section of the forum. We have a extensive avatar gallery which you are free to use but you can use your own aslong as it isn't offensive. No Avatars constructed in such a way to advertise another website.

What Happens if I Break the Rules?

Many times members don't realise that they have gone against guidelines. That is why it your responsibility to always remain up to date with all Forum rules and guidelines. In general, we follow a three strikes policy. Please keep in mind that all infractions are different, and will be handled on an individual basis. Depending on the severity, THF staff reserves the right to follow a different course of action.

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