Ok. After the recent oversteps of some on here, I believe there is a need to show set consequences, for forum rule violations.
As this is an open community, I wish your input on the matter.
Here is a list of violations and consequences. Please advise which you think too harsh, or too soft, and why.
Yes, I will be pulling on the reigns a little bit, as people get carried away on just what the intentions are behind written type. No, the CLs/Head Admins have not pushed me to act. The actions of several here have...
Why am I doing this? Well, the obvious recent events, plus past ones, show there needs to be a uniform and clear response to people overstepping forum rules.
This way, no one can complain of favoritism, or being singled out.
So. Please be serious.
NOTE: CG WIDE BANS = Forums, gaming servers, and vent...
VIOLATION: AND CONSEQUENCE:
HACKING A long standing no-no, posts on “how to,†who you have, or who you will hack will result in an IMMEDIATE CG WIDE PERMABAN. This rule had been enforced long ago, and will now be back.
CYBER BULLYING/ PHYSICAL THREAT Due to the severity of this action, and the possibility of following through, LEGAL AUTHORITES WILL BE NOTIFIED, and a CG WIDE PERMABAN will ensue.
RAGE QUITTING If you are not mature enough to hold your temper, you do not belong here. Posting you are rage quitting is a CG WIDE PERMABAN.
PERSONAL ATTACKS No longer tolerated here. 1st Violation: 1 WEEK FORUM BAN. 2nd Violation: 2 WEEK CG WIDE BAN. 3rd Violation: CG WIDE PERMABAN.
GRIEFING on the Forum Same as Personal Attacks.
PORN /SEXUALLY EXPLICIT Due to the Forum Host’s hypersensitivity on this subject, any pictures,images, videos, and discussions considered Not Safe For Work, cannot be posted here. Pass through posts (linking to other sites) is also forbidden. 1ST Violation: 1 DAY FORUM BAN. 2nd Violation: 1 WEEK FORUM BAN. 3RD Violation: 2 WEEK CG WIDE BAN. 4th Violation: CG PERMABAN
SEXISM/RACISM NOT TOLERATED HERE: Same as Personal Attacks
ADVERTISING SPAM Do not advertise here for another Community or Clan, or use the Forum for any other form of advertising for profit. 1st Offense FORUM PERMABAN
PIRATED SOFTWARE / MUSIC Big no-no. Do not believe me? Look up "Troll Lawsuits." Due to the Trolling of Forums to find people to sue over illegal software, there will be no posting of it here, and no linking, or pass through posts. Consequences are same as Porn Posting.
ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES Any illegal activity posts must be solely on the values of whether, or not, illegality should be. Posting activities such as drug use, underage drinking, underage sex, pride posts on illegal acts you got away with, etc., are forbidden. Consequences are the same as Porn Posting.
MISUSE OF PRIVATE MESSAGING Using the private messaging service to grief, abuse, or personal attack will not be tolerated. In addition, using the service to advertise, in any manner, is prohibited. Consequences are these: Same as Personal Attack, or same as Advertising Spam.
Please Note: We had not wanted to go this route. However, due to the misguided belief the Forum can be used to post anything, these consequences will occur. Consider this announcement post as the initial warning.