RAVENLOFT: PRISONERS OF THE MISTS FORUMS RULES
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The Ravenloft: Prisoners of the Mists Code:
1. "Be excellent to each other." All this means is that we will not tolerate mean-spirited, insulting, racist, xenophobic, homophobic, misogynist, sexist, transphobic, anti-semitic, Islamophobic, or slanderous posts. We don't expect this to be a problem, but there it is. If this happens in PMs, you can forward such PMs to us so that we are aware of it.
2. "Party on, dudes." We are all here to have fun, so LIGHTEN UP. This is supposed to be a place where people can relax, have meaningful or meaningless conversations, and generally enjoy each other's company. This is not a place for melodrama. The forums are there for people to help one another with their problems, but please do not *create* drama here on R:PotM. It will not be tolerated.
3. If you read something that offends you, 1) stop reading that thread, or 2) take a deep breath and calm down before you respond with your well-thought-out, rational response. We all grow when we are able to discuss and debate different viewpoints, so be open-minded, and WE DON'T ALL ALWAYS HAVE TO AGREE.
4. If you have a problem with another member, please try to work it out like the adults that you are. Don't go running to the admins every time someone posts something you don't like. We all have different personalities. We all have different views. Unless a post violates #1, we will not do anything about it. The admins are not judges, counsellors, or babysitters, and we have real lives outside these forums. If you have problems with people outside these forums (MSN, IRC, AIM, whatever), please do not bring it here to pollute this community.
5. If you aren't enjoying this forum anymore and you want to leave, just leave. Stop selecting that bookmark or typing it in your browser. That's all you have to do. Don't make a grand display so people will beg you stay. Don't send PMs doing the same. Don't ask the admins to delete your account. We will not. If an account is inactive after a period of time, it will automatically be deleted. That's all there is to it.
6. Your total signature space should not exceed 600 x 130, including multiple signatures or other adornments. This limit exists both to be considerate to those who have a slower connection and to make it easier to read posts.
