Guidelines – Bohemia Interactive Community
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====§3)Follow the instructions of the moderators==== | ====§3)Follow the instructions of the moderators==== | ||
When a admin or BIS staff member asks you to do something or to stop doing something, please follow their instructions | When a admin or BIS staff member asks you to do something or to stop doing something, please follow their instructions. | ||
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The Rules of Contents regulate the substance of what is posted. They are in place to ensure that topics that are posted do not offend and bother people or violate the law. | The Rules of Contents regulate the substance of what is posted. They are in place to ensure that topics that are posted do not offend and bother people or violate the law. | ||
§1)Discussions about | §1)Discussions about copy protection or copying, backing-up, hacking, cracking or reverse engineering of any of BOhemia Interactive's Products will not be tolerated and such discussions will be deleted immediately. Any breach of this rule may result in the poster no longer having access to the wiki. | ||
====§2)No discussion about illegally obtained software==== | ====§2)No discussion about illegally obtained software==== | ||
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====§3)No discussion about cracks==== | ====§3)No discussion about cracks==== | ||
This includes request for cracks, links to cracks or sites that host cracks, also not acceptable are requests for CD Keys/serials, again such | This includes request for cracks, links to cracks or sites that host cracks, also not acceptable are requests for CD Keys/serials, again such articles will be deleted and could result in a permanent IP block. | ||
====§4)No Spam==== | ====§4)No Spam==== | ||
We deem spam as making | We deem spam as making an article or posting a reply that has no real worth, is irrelevant, useless and offers nothing to a discussion. Spam is not limited to text, posting an image as a means of spam or a spam'esque URL will also result in the same response from a moderator. With spam being hard to define, it is another example of something left to moderator's discretion, if in doubt ask yourself "does my reply add to the discussion in a way for the discussion to continue further"? If not then think of something "meatier" to add to the thread. Repeated spamming will result in any/all of the following:- Post count reduction, warning level increase, temporary restriction from posting. | ||
====§5)No posting of explicit images==== | ====§5)No posting of explicit images==== | ||
No posting of pictures containing porn, real killing, mutilations, wounds, carnage, and other disgusting/explicit images. This also includes links to pages that contain such images. | No posting of pictures containing porn, real killing, mutilations, wounds, carnage, and other disgusting/explicit images. This also includes links to pages that contain such images. | ||
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==3. Rules of Format== | |||
The Rules of Format regulate the appearance of what is posted and of user profile. They are in place to ensure that the board remains easy to use and uncluttered with unnecessary elements. | The Rules of Format regulate the appearance of what is posted and of user profile. They are in place to ensure that the board remains easy to use and uncluttered with unnecessary elements. | ||
====§1)Search before | ====§1)Search before making a new article==== | ||
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If you have a question, please use the board search function before posting to make sure that it hasn't been answered before. There is a big chance it has, not only does searching help to keep the board free of multiple threads it will also help you to get an answer much quicker. | If you have a question, please use the board search function before posting to make sure that it hasn't been answered before. There is a big chance it has, not only does searching help to keep the board free of multiple threads it will also help you to get an answer much quicker. | ||
====§2 | ====§2)No duplicate accounts==== | ||
Having several accounts is strictly forbidden. If you want to get a new account contact a moderator. If you wish to change your name for any reason we will be happy to transfer your account status over. | Having several accounts is strictly forbidden. If you want to get a new account contact a moderator. If you wish to change your name for any reason we will be happy to transfer your account status over. | ||
==== | ====§3)Do not type in all capital letters==== | ||
Typing in all caps equals according to standard net etiquette to yelling. It is also difficult reading such posts. | Typing in all caps equals according to standard net etiquette to yelling. It is also difficult reading such posts. | ||
==== | ====§4)Write in English==== | ||
In the English part of the board please write in English and in the Czech write in Czech. Try avoiding writing in any other language since the majority of the members most likely won't understand. | In the English part of the board please write in English and in the Czech write in Czech. Try avoiding writing in any other language since the majority of the members most likely won't understand. | ||
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Please avoid using short forms of words e.g. "m8" instead of mate, "u r" instead of you are or your, it may seem attractive to type in such a "shorthand" manner but remember that there are many people on the forums who do not have English as a first language, so it is disrespectful to use bad English simply for the sake of laziness. (Obviously there are common shortenings of words that have been used for many years on the internet that continue to be acceptable, e.g. LMAO, LOL, FYI etc.) | Please avoid using short forms of words e.g. "m8" instead of mate, "u r" instead of you are or your, it may seem attractive to type in such a "shorthand" manner but remember that there are many people on the forums who do not have English as a first language, so it is disrespectful to use bad English simply for the sake of laziness. (Obviously there are common shortenings of words that have been used for many years on the internet that continue to be acceptable, e.g. LMAO, LOL, FYI etc.) | ||
==== | ====§5)Do not hotlink images over 100kb (102400 bytes) in size==== | ||
Please do not hotlink (hotlink means using the IMG tags to display an image in your post) individual images over 100kb, this is so that the forum remains a smooth place to browse for everyone, irrespective of their internet connection. If you wish to post an image larger then 100 kb feel free to post the URL instead of hotlinking. | Please do not hotlink (hotlink means using the IMG tags to display an image in your post) individual images over 100kb, this is so that the forum remains a smooth place to browse for everyone, irrespective of their internet connection. If you wish to post an image larger then 100 kb feel free to post the URL instead of hotlinking. | ||
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Revision as of 17:19, 27 June 2006
Bohemia Interactive Community Wiki Rules
Please respect the following rules when you post on this wiki. Breaking of any of these rules may result in a user or IP block for a set period of time or in extreme cases a can result in a permanent ban.
1. Rules of Conduct
The Rules of Conduct regulate the interaction between forum members. They are in place to ensure that board remains a civilised place where people can communicate freely without being harassed and abused.
§1)No Flaming/Flame-baiting
Abusive comments, personal attacks and name calling are not allowed. If you find an article or discussion that is abusive or you find offensive please report it to a admin who will investigate. Flame-baiting is also not tolerated, flame-baiting is making a post to someone that is obviously intended to elicit an angry response.
§2)No bigotry
Racists, sexists, homophobes or any other type of bigots are not welcome on these forums, such offences will very likely result in an immediate and permanent IP block.
§3)Follow the instructions of the moderators
When a admin or BIS staff member asks you to do something or to stop doing something, please follow their instructions.
2. Rules of Contents
The Rules of Contents regulate the substance of what is posted. They are in place to ensure that topics that are posted do not offend and bother people or violate the law.
§1)Discussions about copy protection or copying, backing-up, hacking, cracking or reverse engineering of any of BOhemia Interactive's Products will not be tolerated and such discussions will be deleted immediately. Any breach of this rule may result in the poster no longer having access to the wiki.
§2)No discussion about illegally obtained software
All discussions about warez, piracy or leaked software are strictly forbidden, such threads will be closed and will most likely result in a permanent ban for the instigator.
§3)No discussion about cracks
This includes request for cracks, links to cracks or sites that host cracks, also not acceptable are requests for CD Keys/serials, again such articles will be deleted and could result in a permanent IP block.
§4)No Spam
We deem spam as making an article or posting a reply that has no real worth, is irrelevant, useless and offers nothing to a discussion. Spam is not limited to text, posting an image as a means of spam or a spam'esque URL will also result in the same response from a moderator. With spam being hard to define, it is another example of something left to moderator's discretion, if in doubt ask yourself "does my reply add to the discussion in a way for the discussion to continue further"? If not then think of something "meatier" to add to the thread. Repeated spamming will result in any/all of the following:- Post count reduction, warning level increase, temporary restriction from posting.
§5)No posting of explicit images
No posting of pictures containing porn, real killing, mutilations, wounds, carnage, and other disgusting/explicit images. This also includes links to pages that contain such images.
3. Rules of Format
The Rules of Format regulate the appearance of what is posted and of user profile. They are in place to ensure that the board remains easy to use and uncluttered with unnecessary elements.
§1)Search before making a new article
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If you have a question, please use the board search function before posting to make sure that it hasn't been answered before. There is a big chance it has, not only does searching help to keep the board free of multiple threads it will also help you to get an answer much quicker.
§2)No duplicate accounts
Having several accounts is strictly forbidden. If you want to get a new account contact a moderator. If you wish to change your name for any reason we will be happy to transfer your account status over.
§3)Do not type in all capital letters
Typing in all caps equals according to standard net etiquette to yelling. It is also difficult reading such posts.
§4)Write in English
In the English part of the board please write in English and in the Czech write in Czech. Try avoiding writing in any other language since the majority of the members most likely won't understand.
Please avoid using short forms of words e.g. "m8" instead of mate, "u r" instead of you are or your, it may seem attractive to type in such a "shorthand" manner but remember that there are many people on the forums who do not have English as a first language, so it is disrespectful to use bad English simply for the sake of laziness. (Obviously there are common shortenings of words that have been used for many years on the internet that continue to be acceptable, e.g. LMAO, LOL, FYI etc.)
§5)Do not hotlink images over 100kb (102400 bytes) in size
Please do not hotlink (hotlink means using the IMG tags to display an image in your post) individual images over 100kb, this is so that the forum remains a smooth place to browse for everyone, irrespective of their internet connection. If you wish to post an image larger then 100 kb feel free to post the URL instead of hotlinking.