Hello everyone and welcome to the new Behind The Squared Circle forums!
Below are the rules we expect everyone to follow when using the forums. Failure to abide by these rules may result in suspension or banning.
1. We expect everyone to be treated with respect.
We understand that everyone comes from all different walks of life and different backgrounds, races and religions, and everyone has their own (strong) opinions on various topics. "Relaxed disccussion" is bound to occur in the Politics forum, and will be moderated as such, but warning, suspensions, and banning may occur if it is taken too far. In all other forums, we expect that, as a poster, you will treat others as you expect to be treated.
2. No cursing in post titles.
This forum is viewed in work locations, and on home computers in family situations. Please refrain from using curse words in post titles (titles stand out more than regular text and posts, and are easier to spot). Failure to follow this rule will result in your post being edited by a moderator, or removed if it is excessive. Cursing is allowed in posts, but NOT in the post title.
3. No Flaming.
As this is a discussion forum, and everyone will have their own differing opinions, conflict is bound to occur. Please respect the opinion of others. Flaming, or personal attacks, will NOT be tolerated, and will result in your post being removed, a suspension, or banning.
4. No trolling.
Please keep all posts/replies relevant to the topic at hand. Any trolling in general, or directed towards particular members will not be tolerated. Failure to follow this rule will result in your post being edited by a moderator, or removed if it is excessive. Suspensions and banning may also occur.
5. Nude/pornographic material
Please keep all posts containing nude or pornographic imagery in the Nudist Colony. The Nudist Colony is a private forum where users must request permission to view where this material may be posted. If material of such nature is posted outside this forum, it will either be moved, or removed. Material of this nature containing individuals *suspect* to be a minor is illegal, and the post will be immediately removed, and authorities may be contacted.
6. Graphic content
In addition to pornography, posts containing content which may be offensive to users will be deleted upon request, or at the discretion of the moderator. This includes, but is not limited to the following: sexual situations, content depicting a crime being committed, or content of a violent nature.
7. Reputation System
Behind The Squared Circle uses the Good Post/Bad Post modification system where users may rate a post that they like or dislike. This results in a gain or loss of "reputation" on the board.
We expect that this system will be used with "fair play" in mind. Treat others as you want to be treated.
- rate the post and its content itself, and not the poster. If you don't get along with another poster, don't negative rep them "just because" they're that person.
- users that deliberately troll the boards and mass negative rep topics or other users are subject to warning, suspension, or banning at the discretion of the Administrators.
Any perceived misuse of the reputation system is subject to warning, suspension, or banning at the discretion of the Administrators.
The rules, of course, are subject to modification, and new rules may be added.
Please have fun when using the forum, and respect your fellow users.
Thank you,
The Management
