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Here you will find a rundown of the rules and regulations of the EvaGeeks Forum. Know them, and know them well. Observation of the classic work [http://www.tesuji.org/videos/posting.swf Posting and You] is also considered a prerequisite to posting.
Here you will find a rundown of the rules and regulations of the EvaGeeks Forum. Know them, and know them well. Observation of the classic work [http://www.tesuji.org/videos/posting.swf Posting and You] is also considered a prerequisite to posting.
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==Purpose==
:The purpose of the EvaGeeks Forum is to provide ''Evangelion'' fans with a pleasant, mature, and productive atmosphere for the discussion of the show and related topics. The forum also serves as an extension of the EvaGeek site's content and services.
:The purpose of the EvaGeeks Forum is to provide ''Evangelion'' fans with a pleasant, mature, and productive atmosphere for the discussion of the show and related topics. The forum also serves as an extension of the EvaGeek site's content and services.
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0. Don’t be a jerk.
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0. Don’t be a jerk.
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1. Be a good forum user in general.
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1. Be a good forum user in general.
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*Have fun and respect others' right to have fun too!
*Have fun and respect others' right to have fun too!
*Read and understand these rules. If you have a question about something, ask!
*Read and understand these rules. If you have a question about something, ask!
*Listen to the staff. We're just trying to keep the peace so giving us attitude won't help you much.
*Listen to the staff. We're just trying to keep the peace so giving us attitude won't help you much.
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*If you are temporarily banned, attempting to circumvent it will in a '''permanent''' ban.
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*If you are temporarily banned, attempting to circumvent it will
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*Only create one account per user. No sockpuppet theater, thanks.
*Only create one account per user. No sockpuppet theater, thanks.
*Don’t abuse the private messaging system to harass or bully others.
*Don’t abuse the private messaging system to harass or bully others.
*If you have a problem with someone that you can’t solve yourself, [https://forum.evageeks.org/groupcp.php?g=7&sid=49d185a019f55f7495f4cf2fb79ad07d contact the staff].
*If you have a problem with someone that you can’t solve yourself, [https://forum.evageeks.org/groupcp.php?g=7&sid=49d185a019f55f7495f4cf2fb79ad07d contact the staff].
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2. Present yourself well.
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2. Present yourself well.
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*Choose a user name that is unique, memorable and inoffensive.
*Choose a user name that is unique, memorable and inoffensive.
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*Use [https://forum.evageeks.org/thread/15503/Official-Welcome-Thread/ the welcome thread] to make an introduction, not a new thread.
*Use [https://forum.evageeks.org/thread/15503/Official-Welcome-Thread/ the welcome thread] to make an introduction, not a new thread.
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3. Post in a form that we can actually read.
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3. Post in a form that we can actually read.
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*We use conversational English here, not chan-speak, 133t or any other such nonsense.
*We use conversational English here, not chan-speak, 133t or any other such nonsense.
*Use of other languages has no place here unless discussing translation.
*Use of other languages has no place here unless discussing translation.
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*Compose your thoughts as briefly
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*Use special formatting like bold, italics, colored text or nonstandard font sizes sparingly.
*Use special formatting like bold, italics, colored text or nonstandard font sizes sparingly.
*'''<span style="color:#ff0000">Boldred'''</span> and '''<span style="color:#008000"> boldgreen</span>''' text is reserved for official staff use (and red only for something serious).
*'''<span style="color:#ff0000">Boldred'''</span> and '''<span style="color:#008000"> boldgreen</span>''' text is reserved for official staff use (and red only for something serious).
*Don’t leave broken bbc code tags in your posts. Preview before you submit!
*Don’t leave broken bbc code tags in your posts. Preview before you submit!
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4. Actively contribute to threads.
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4. Actively contribute to threads.
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*Stick to the topic. Forum staff may split out worthwhile tangents, but try not to start them.
*Stick to the topic. Forum staff may split out worthwhile tangents, but try not to start them.
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*If you aren't a mod don't act like it. Just PM a staff member to address the issue.
*If you aren't a mod don't act like it. Just PM a staff member to address the issue.
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*Don’t just quote an entire post. Trim it down to the relevant bit you’re addressing.
*Don’t just quote an entire post. Trim it down to the relevant bit you’re addressing.
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*Make sure your quotes are properly attributed to the correct poster.
*Make sure your quotes are properly attributed to the correct poster.
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6. Use images properly.
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*Images can add a lot to a post, but don’t include them without reason.
*Images can add a lot to a post, but don’t include them without reason.
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*Some specifically image-heavy threads have their own special rules.
*Some specifically image-heavy threads have their own special rules.
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7. Create new threads and navigate older ones with care.
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*Before making a new thread, [https://forum.evageeks.org/thread_lists/ check to see if a thread already exists on the topic].
*Before making a new thread, [https://forum.evageeks.org/thread_lists/ check to see if a thread already exists on the topic].
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*Polls are turned off for a reason. Don’t make pointless threads like that.
*Polls are turned off for a reason. Don’t make pointless threads like that.
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8. Have some common sense and basic human decency.
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*Don’t ask for or provide links to illegally hosted copyrighted material.
*Don’t ask for or provide links to illegally hosted copyrighted material.
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*Don’t use the forum to plan, arrange, or enact any activities that are against the law.
*Don’t use the forum to plan, arrange, or enact any activities that are against the law.
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9. Be mindful of spoilers.
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*The series, movie, and manga are all considered universally ‘open’ for spoilers at this point.
*The series, movie, and manga are all considered universally ‘open’ for spoilers at this point.
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*There is no specific policy for spoilers in non-eva media, but use some common sense.
*There is no specific policy for spoilers in non-eva media, but use some common sense.
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10. What happens elsewhere should stay elsewhere.
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10. What happens elsewhere should stay elsewhere.
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*Drama and complaints about [https://forum.evageeks.org/thread/3511/chat-room-Created-one-IRCrizonnet-EGF/ the EvaGeeks IRC Channel] do not go to the forum, or vice-versa.
*Drama and complaints about [https://forum.evageeks.org/thread/3511/chat-room-Created-one-IRCrizonnet-EGF/ the EvaGeeks IRC Channel] do not go to the forum, or vice-versa.