Anime Anime Forum Rules (Last Updated 5/13)

[Shy]

[size=1]These forums has grown in popularity recently, and as a result several threads have been created to help clarify the rules. I feel that having one rules thread is enough, so this is being made as the primary rules thread for [b]all Anime Forums.[/b]

[note: These have been paraphrased from previous rules threads, written by many other hard working moderators]

1. Any pics strictly must be in the Artwork Forum, except in appropriate circumstances. This also goes for fanfics in the Stories section. Similarly, Anime RPGs and games must be posted in the specific ?Otaku Arena? forum, except in appropriate circumstances. These circumstances are chosen by OtakuBoards Staff, and not by members.

2. Double-posting is becoming a serious problem, and there is no excuse for it. Any double, triple, or quadruple posts will be deleted instantly, no questions asked.

3. If you have multiple questions regarding an anime, please put them in the same topic rather than create 5 different threads. Everyone is more than willing to use their knowledge to help you, as long as you don?t clutter up the forums by doing so.

4. Don?t ask dumb questions. Nobody knows if Goku is the cutest Saiyan, and why should anyone care if Gallantmon is more powerful than Lilymon? It's a matter of opinion and these types of questions end up with simple and brief responses (a.k.a. SPAM), so don?t bother posting them because they will be deleted.

5. Since many of the members of the anime forums tend to be younger than those in others it is especially important that you double-check every post for spelling and clarity. Nobody can answer your questions if they do not understand them. This is especially annoying if you do it on purpose, like I've seen some people do. Some colloquialisms are allowed, like 'gonna', but most chat room and text speak is inappropriate on a Forum and sometimes difficult to change back to normal English.

6. Don't point out other people's mistakes, especially newbies. This is called 'playing Mod', and it's not your job. The post will also be counted as SPAM along with the offending post, and will be edited if it also makes a valid point, or simply deleted.

7. Please check a forum's sticky topics before posting a thread of your own. Fic Digimon, Yu-Gi-Oh deck ratings and advice, Dragonball AF, and Cartoon Network line-ups are all examples of things that have been covered in sticky threads.

8. Flaming, or bashing, is strictly prohibited. Creating a thread such as "I hate Cartoon Network," is ridiculous, and no good discussion can come from it. Stating your opinion is one thing, but trying to emphasize that opinion with exclamation points, poor spelling and an abundance of smileys is against the rules.

9. Favorites threads are generally not allowed, since they lead to short and pointless posts. However, some favorites threads are acceptable if they are well-written and can generate some discussion. The individual moderator decides which threads are, and are not acceptable.

10. Threads about individual video games go in the gaming forum. If a thread is created about an anime-based game then it needs to go in it's apprioriate gaming forum. More general threads such as "The Evolution of Video Games and Anime," might be allowed in Anime Lounge, depending on the judgement of the individual moderator.

11. Links to commercial websites are not allowed under no circumstances. Links to other anime websites are allowed if the site does not hold any information about anime that [b]theotaku.com[/b] does not feature. Posting a link to a competing Dragonball Z site would be against the rules. Threads such as "Where are some good Ranma 1/2 sites?" are not allowed and will be deleted immediately.

12. When making threads in Anime Lounge, be sure to include the name of the series you are talking about in the title. (Example: "Ranma 1/2 - Ryoga Question.)

13. Feel free to PM an anime moderator if you have a question regarding any of these rules.

Thank you for reading the rules. :)

-Shy[/size]