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SECTION 1 - 1800GETRYAN.COM RULES - Grounds For Content Removal, Warning, Suspension Or Permanent Ban
Forum rule violation may result in actions being taken that can include content edits, written warnings as well as temporary suspension and permanent ban depending on the severity and frequency of the offense. Attempting to bypass a ban by accessing the forums with another account will result in a permanent, immediate ban.
1.1 - Irritating Posting Styles/Spamming
In order to maintain an environment that promotes ease in the exchange of information, spamming is prohibited. Spamming includes posting entire messages using ALL CAPS, posting the same message repeatedly, cross posting the same message in multiple forums, making pointless threads or replies, begging (for yourself or someone else), excessive use of "smilies"/characters/spaces/blank lines/nested quotes, as well as any advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, click-wars (referrals), or solicitations including ebay-type spam. Impossible "What if" threads and "what is your favorite/least favorite/etc." threads are considered spam. Additionally, do not pointlessly bump old threads unless you're contributing to the topic. You may bump a topic in the General 1800getryan Discussion or a very important thread elsewhere, but not while the thread is still on the first page of the forum.
Additionally, the default forum colors should be used. Variations of color may be used to emphasize SOME words or statements, and can be used by staff members for emphasis in edits and warnings posted. However, use of a color other than the default in every message or entire paragraphs is not permitted, as they are difficult to read on many of the forum themes.
1.2 - Scamming
Members may not attempt to misguide other members. Creating posts in which a user attempts to take advantage of any other user by taking or falsely trading items such as in lotteries/raffles or any other forms of gambling is forbidden. A scam is the act of acquiring item(s) or any other possession from another member through misinformation, confusion, or fraud. Creating user names that impersonate Developers, Staff, or other users is forbidden. Posts containing "walls of trust"/trust trading (in name or concept), advertised player-run games, contests, clubs, charity events or groups that require entry/participation based on items/donations given to the owner of the event are forbidden. 1800GETRYAN.COM also takes a negative view on the use or promotion of macros/bots/Toolkits on any of the Forums. Posting links to, or asking for links to these is not permitted. The advertising of anything that can cause harm to some members while enriching others is not permitted. These perpetrators are known as scammers and these types of acts are prohibited.
1.3 - Signature Selling
Signature selling for items/cash on the forums is forbidden. This includes the selling of forum signatures, whether for real life money or not. Selling any other real-life items or services is not permitted or tolerated. This includes web-site creation, banners, forum set-ups, etc. If you are unsure about any item or service that might fall into these categories, please use the contact form.
1.4 - Flaming, Violence, Harassment & Pointless Vulgarity
Mild, intelligent flaming is allowable. However, pointless harassment aimed at a specific individual or group of people is unacceptable. It is not our intention to limit the poster's option to use occasional curse words to demonstrate a point. However pointless, excessive, or obscene cursing will be edited or deleted. Forum infractions may result in immediate actions being taken that can range from written warnings, temporary suspension or permanent suspension from this site, depending on the severity and frequency of the offense. User names (and profile information) may not be offensive, vulgar, profane, or abusive.
Intentionally posting false arguments, intentionally misquoting other users, flames or personal attacks for no other purpose than to incite a negative reaction, annoy others or disrupt a discussion is also prohibited. Posts that are disparaging toward any religion, race, nation, social status, gender, or sexual orientation are strictly forbidden. No personal threats or harassment. This includes posting pictures representing an attack. Debate opinions - not the people behind them. This also applies to all forums, threads, posts, private messages, profiles, avatars and signatures. Any post using excessive vulgarity, threatening or harassing, obscene or hateful, deliberately inaccurate or misleading, explicitly sexual in nature, an invasion of a person's privacy, abusing our censor, or in any other way violates the law, may be edited or removed and the user may be banned (at the discretion of the Administrators).
1.5 - Naming Names
Naming people in a negative light is not permitted. That person is not able to defend themselves or their actions and what seems like an inappropriate action, which can often be a simple misunderstanding, can lead to a negative reaction against that person.
1.6 - Posting on Behalf of Banned Users
Banned users have violated a policy or rule of this site. Banned users may not ask other users to post on the forums on their behalf.
1.7 - Highly Controversial Topics
These conversations tend to lead to violent outbursts based on strong personal beliefs. Be careful when discussing such topics as topics that get out of control will be removed and action will be taken depending on the severity. These topics may contain, but are not limited to drugs or the use of illegal drugs, beliefs/opinions on religion, political subject matter (i.e., new governmental laws, candidates, etc.), abortion, sexual orientation and/or highly controversial current events. This applies to all forums, threads, posts, private messages, profiles, avatars and signatures.
Please note: We also do not allow posts or discussions containing religious references of any kind outside of the Off-topic forum, where moderate and sensible discussion relating to religion is allowed. Also, we do not allow any religious text or images in our users' signatures or profiles.
1.8 - Volunteering Personal Information
1800GETRYAN.COM is a G-rated (suitable for all ages) forum. For your privacy and security, asking for or volunteering certain personal contact information is not permitted. This consists of full name, city of residence, street address, telephone number(s) and password/account details. Photographs are permitted so long as they are not pictures of users, license plates, house numbers, or any of the contact information listed above. This applies to all forum posts, avatars and signatures. Posting any of the above information on private messages/forums is permissible at the user's risk.
SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL FORUM GUIDELINES
2.1 - English is the Primary Language for the 1800GETRYAN.COM Forums
We understand that English is not everyone’s native tongue. All we are saying is that if you post something in another language besides English, you must also post an English translation of it. It doesn’t have to be perfect, as long as you try to get it as close as you can.
2.2 - Stay on Topic
If you want to discuss a subject that is not currently addressed, create a new thread. Always be specific with your post's title, the subject line should indicate what's inside the thread. ("Look here!" or "Read!! This is important!" do not constitute acceptable thread titles). Always choose the appropriate forum in which to place your thread.
Do not post any material that is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary right without the express permission of the owner. Remote linking to pictures or images on commercial websites without their consent is stealing and is not tolerated.
2.3 - BBCode may be used only for images, links, or non-disturbing (excessive) text
Use of images, flash, or text within the body of a message may be restricted as deemed necessary by Moderators for board performance issues. Always convert your images to '.gif', '.jpg', or '.png' graphic formats before posting. Never use .bmp's as their size is large and bandwidth consuming. You should also 'crop' all images before posting to reduce their physical size and prevent forum distortion.
2.4 - Signatures and Avatars
Forum Signature Limits are 450 pixels wide by 175 pixels high by 30Kb file size. This means that you can have up to four images, as long as the total width/height/file size does not exceed 450 x 175 x 30Kb. Avatar limits are 100 pixels wide by 100 pixels high, by 8Kb file size. It is allowable to use a small amount of text as well as a picture, however please be respectful to other users and limit the amount. Please also remember that use of any sound, java script, or iframe is prohibited. Excessive use of blood and gore is not acceptable and is determined on a case-by-case basis. For your own protection, photos of users within signatures or in avatars are not permitted either. However, the board Administrators reserve the right for final authorization and may approve, request you to change, or outright remove any image or text regardless of size if it's deemed inappropriate.
2.5 - Penalties
Users who break these rules may have their posts moved, edited, or deleted. Moderators are not required to note the reason for edit or removal of a post. Please direct your questions regarding the reason behind removal or edit of a thread to the board Moderator through the Contact form. Habitual or severe violators may have their posting privileges removed, and their accounts and/or IPs suspended or may be permanently banned. 1800GETRYAN.COM Moderators and Administrators will use their best judgment in deciding the most appropriate course of action. If you feel that any Moderator has made an inappropriate decision, please contact an Administrator.
NOTE: We are unable to distinguish the difference between users who use the same PC/IP address via router, proxy, or other means to use the forums, aside from their username. This means that if you are banned, then any other names "you" have will also be banned. If you misbehave on the forums and get banned, your entire family, household, or school could potentially also lose their posting rights. It is up to YOU to follow the forum rules so this does not become an issue. Ban Appeals with a reason of "It wasn't me, it was my brother" will unfortunately need to be declined as there is no way for us to prove or disprove your claim.
2.6 – 1800GETRYAN.COM Staff
Moderators and Administrators of this site monitor your compliance with the rules of the site and dispense disciplinary action at their discretion. Any posts containing inappropriate content will either be edited or removed from the forums and posting such Words/Phrases/Content after being warned can result in being suspended from 1800GETRYAN.COM forums for a given amount of time defined by the infraction and the Staff Member. If you are consistent about posting this sort of content after you have been warned you will be permanently suspended from the site.
1800GETRYAN.COM Moderators and Administrators use their discretion in taking any actions. They are here to ensure the rules are applied, to keep order, and to help members. Posting personal attacks against 1800GETRYAN.COM Moderators or Staff Members for taking these actions is not tolerated. If you disagree with an action taken by a Moderator, DO NOT confront 1800GETRYAN.COM Moderators or Staff Members anywhere on the forums, NOR anywhere else (3rd party messenger programs, chats, etc). Please attempt to resolve the issue through the Contact Form in a professional matter. If you are not satisfied with the resolution, please send your complaint to the 1800GETRYAN.COM Administrator. Moderators will give everyone the respect they deserve; it's only fair they get the same in return.
Impersonating or acting like a 1800GETRYAN.COM Moderator or Staff Member is forbidden and can result in disciplinary action. This includes use of "Official 1800GETRYAN.COM" in thread topics, descriptions or content. If a user finds a thread or post that is inappropriate please report the thread or post and let the administration and moderating staff handle the situation.
2.7 - Monitoring
Although the 1800GETRYAN.COM Administrators and Moderators will attempt to remove posts that are objectionable or in violation of the stated forum rules, it is impossible for us to review all messages. We have the ability and right to edit or remove objectionable messages and we will make every effort to do so within a reasonable time if it is determined that the action is appropriate.
SECTION 3 - TERMS OF SERVICE
The Code of Conduct applies to both public and private messages. Users authorize the Administrator to make use of any concepts, opinions, or other creative materials posted on the forum boards without compensation or other recourse. The Administrators are not responsible for the messages or the content therein. We do not vouch for or warrant the accuracy of any message. Each message expresses the sole views of the poster. The act of posting on 1800GETRYAN.COM forums constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to be bound by this Forum’s Code of Conduct. Anyone who does not agree with the rules may leave the forums. We provide this service for you. The least you can do is cooperate with us.
SECTION 4 - COPYRIGHT POLICY
1800GETRYAN.COM information and site content is protected by international copyright, and may not be reproduced.
And finally? Have fun and be nice! Everyone takes responsibility for the atmosphere of the forums; they should be a fun and friendly place to be.
