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| − | Your input towards building a greater, stronger community is greately appreciated. In order to make your stay as pleasant and constructive as possible please take | + | Your input towards building a greater, stronger community is greately appreciated. In order to make your stay as pleasant and constructive as possible please take the time to read through the message board code of conduct. It will certainly help you become better aquainted with the community, and it will help you to comfortably fit in. These rules can be changed without notice, however normally we will announce changes via announcement in all the forums. |
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* Before asking a question please <b>read up on it first</b>. The search function is a valuable tool to every user and not only prevents the message boards from becoming cluttered with the same questions but saves us bandwidth. | * Before asking a question please <b>read up on it first</b>. The search function is a valuable tool to every user and not only prevents the message boards from becoming cluttered with the same questions but saves us bandwidth. | ||
| − | * Respect | + | |
| + | * The official language is English. | ||
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| + | * Respect each other and respect your moderators. Profanity and insults will not be tolerated if it gets out of hand. This community is founded upon principles of an open nature and we expect everyone to carry themselves with some dignity. We understand that emotions can run high especially within groups. Please do not allow friendly rivalries to get out of hand. If you are being harassed by another user please contact a moderator and appropriate action will be administered. | ||
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* As a rule of general netiquette: lurk before you post. It could possibly save you time and humiliation. | * As a rule of general netiquette: lurk before you post. It could possibly save you time and humiliation. | ||
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* Keep topics relevant to their respective forum. Questions that do not pertain to the appropriate forum can be moved, locked, or simply deleted at the moderators' discretion. | * Keep topics relevant to their respective forum. Questions that do not pertain to the appropriate forum can be moved, locked, or simply deleted at the moderators' discretion. | ||
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* Do not spam. No blatant advertising. | * Do not spam. No blatant advertising. | ||
| − | * No illegally obtained copyright content can be distributed here. No serials, warez, or cracks | + | |
| + | * No illegally obtained copyright content can be distributed here. No serials, warez, or cracks of any nature. Links to, offerings of and requests for such content are all strictly prohibited. This is considered a serious offense and can result in an unquestionable ban from the forums. | ||
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* Do not cross post. Post your message once to the correct forum or it will be locked or deleted without warning. | * Do not cross post. Post your message once to the correct forum or it will be locked or deleted without warning. | ||
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* Do not post just to increase your post count. If you have nothing to say on a certain matter then don't bother posting at all. The number of posts you make has no relation to your experience or worth in the community. | * Do not post just to increase your post count. If you have nothing to say on a certain matter then don't bother posting at all. The number of posts you make has no relation to your experience or worth in the community. | ||
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* Multiple registrations are prohibited and are grounds for immediate account deletion. | * Multiple registrations are prohibited and are grounds for immediate account deletion. | ||
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'''These rules will be enforced, so please be aware.''' | '''These rules will be enforced, so please be aware.''' | ||
Latest revision as of 14:59, 20 November 2006
Overview
The Odamex Public Message Boards provide a place where users can discuss various aspects of Odamex and Doom in general, including but not limited to:
- Seeking or offering help with code
- Odamex Tech Support
- Wad Editing
Board Rules
Your input towards building a greater, stronger community is greately appreciated. In order to make your stay as pleasant and constructive as possible please take the time to read through the message board code of conduct. It will certainly help you become better aquainted with the community, and it will help you to comfortably fit in. These rules can be changed without notice, however normally we will announce changes via announcement in all the forums.
- Before asking a question please read up on it first. The search function is a valuable tool to every user and not only prevents the message boards from becoming cluttered with the same questions but saves us bandwidth.
- The official language is English.
- Respect each other and respect your moderators. Profanity and insults will not be tolerated if it gets out of hand. This community is founded upon principles of an open nature and we expect everyone to carry themselves with some dignity. We understand that emotions can run high especially within groups. Please do not allow friendly rivalries to get out of hand. If you are being harassed by another user please contact a moderator and appropriate action will be administered.
- As a rule of general netiquette: lurk before you post. It could possibly save you time and humiliation.
- Keep topics relevant to their respective forum. Questions that do not pertain to the appropriate forum can be moved, locked, or simply deleted at the moderators' discretion.
- Do not spam. No blatant advertising.
- No illegally obtained copyright content can be distributed here. No serials, warez, or cracks of any nature. Links to, offerings of and requests for such content are all strictly prohibited. This is considered a serious offense and can result in an unquestionable ban from the forums.
- Do not cross post. Post your message once to the correct forum or it will be locked or deleted without warning.
- Do not post just to increase your post count. If you have nothing to say on a certain matter then don't bother posting at all. The number of posts you make has no relation to your experience or worth in the community.
- Multiple registrations are prohibited and are grounds for immediate account deletion.
These rules will be enforced, so please be aware.