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Forums Rules (Updated 7/27/2012) - Justin - Aug 10, 2008 RCTgo aims to be a friendly community that is relaxed in nature, allowing it to become what you want it to be. We strive to be as helpful and open as possible, and because of this, our rules are rather basic by nature. However, it is still necessary to have forum rules, as it provides a backbone for the type of community we want to be. We use the forum warning system to enforce these rules when necessary. Also, it is important to note that the staff reserves the right to modify these rules at any time without notice, as well as moderate the forum as we see fit, regardless of the rules. You may NOT:
In addition:
A Note About Spam: There has recently been an increase in the number of spam/fake registrations. To combat this, we are taking severe measures against any account that appears to be of questionable nature. This includes using the profile (including signature, bio, and home page) to promote websites while not posting any constructive posts on the forum. If your profile appears to be illegitimate, all of your profile data and posts will be removed and your account will be banned. Chances are, you, as a loyal RCTgo visitor, have nothing to worry about, as you are actually reading these rules. We do not ban or remove accounts that have been active; we ban those that have not been active and yet have spam in their profile. If, by some off chance, your account is mistaken for a spam account and banned, please contact us immediately with the username and email address of your account, and we will correct the issue. Regarding Signatures and Avatars: Signatures and avatars are a common part of the community and allow you to identify yourself from others. While we are somewhat generous when it comes to signatures and avatars, it is necessary to set some guidelines. Signature limits are explained on your Change Signature page and will be enforced by forum staff. Avatar limits are explained and enforced on your Change Avatar page. Please remember that signatures and avatars must be family friendly and appropriate. Signatures or avatars that are deemed inappropriate will be removed and warnings may be issued. Warnings and Bans: We use the built in forum warning system and banning system for punishments that we feel warrant a warning. Warnings can range from 0 to 10 points, and if you have 10 points, your warning level is at 100%. Warnings are always given on a case by case basis. If your infraction was small (such as a rule-breaking signature), typically you will receive a 0-point warning (if any warning at all), which means it is an official warning, but it does not count towards your warning level. Smaller infractions will be worth less, while larger infractions will be worth more. Only for major infractions will we ban you instantly. We will always notify you using the private message system of your warning. You can also see your latest warnings from your User CP home page. Reaching certain warning levels will enact certain punishments. The following actions will occur at the listed warning level:
Punishments may be lengthened based on the infraction, at the staff member's discretion. The forum staff also reserves the rights to give warnings or bans for activities that are not included in the rules, on a case by case basis. Your Privacy:
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