The forum posting rules evolved over my 3 years of experience at Icronticforums. Posting images that fall under the classification of nude (partial or in whole) is considered pornography which is illegal in a public forum. Any other activities defined as illegal such as warez are also not allowed.
The no profanity rule is quite simple in its intent. We feel there are better ways to express oneselves and while most members do not resort to a constant use of profanity there are others that seemingly use it as often as breathing. This can drastically and negatively change the tone of the forums and can degrade the overall image, friendliness and direction of these forums.
The forum posting rules were partially inspired by the Human Rights Act. We believe that there should be equality whatever a member's race, religon, sex, belief, ability and orientation is.
There may be some members that may try to argue the forum posting rules. They may quote Freedom of Speech. They may cry censorship. The posting rules are publicly displayed and any member who does not agree with them does have the choice of not participating in a membership.
We want to foster a fun, friendly and informative site that new users and veterans can openly discuss, ask questions or make comments without fear of being ridiculed or drawing flames. We don't like hostile members. We don't like flame wars. We don't like harrassment. The forum posting rules allow the moderating team to exercise fair control and guidance and we would rather provide a gentle nudge than heavy handed action.
All we ask is for members to use common sense in their postings. There aren't really a lot of restrictions. If you want nudity...buy Playboy. If you want warez...there are sites. If you want to swear in every post...there are other sites for that. If you want to get into flame wars...again...there are other sites that can accommodate this.
The moderating staff is one of the best around. You'll find them approachable, helpful and knowledgable. Any questions....PM one of them or give us some feedback.
