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Created on 7th Aug, 2006
Contents
1. Introduction.
2. General
Guidelines.
3. Signature
and Avatar Guidelines.
4. Gallery
System
5. Conclusion.
Introduction
To enhance the quality of the discussion along with the content of
the Site as a whole, we request that you abide by the following rules and
guidelines when your browse FunEnclave.com
This Site is open to all. However if you are below the age of 13
we expect you to take your parent's or local guardian's permission
before registering.
Furthermore this website is "safe for work", which means that whatever
content you post on the site must be suitable for public viewing. Furthermore, if you find
or notice any discussion or content not suitable for public viewing, we request you to please contact the
staff.
While the staff members and the moderating team of FunEnclave.com
will try their best to keep offensive or derogatory content out of
this website/forum, neither FunEnclave.com nor our website hosts
takes any responsibility for any content that is posted on this
forum by any user.
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FunEnclave Forum Guidelines
The following guidelines specially apply to the FunEnclave forums section.
- Do not post material that is obscene, abusive, or that
otherwise violates any of the guidelines mentioned below.
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Flaming -
While we are committed to freedom of
expression, a deliberate attempt to malign or to hurt the
feelings of a member or a specific community will not be
tolerated. Please use the report post function to report
any offensive post to the Moderators or to the
Administrators. Alternately, a private message can also be
sent to the Moderator of the respective section. Please
show respect for yourself and other members of
FunEnclave.com. Please refrain from using derogatory
remarks and language in the forums.
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Obscene Images -
FunEnclave.com is a public forum and any distasteful
photographs or images containing explicit imagery or pornography will not
be entertained. Furthermore, this includes those of a
graphic or vulgar nature, which would be deemed unsuitable
for a community forum for all ages. Ensure that the images posted do not fall under "Adult" tag.
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Nationality -
Members at
this forum represent countries from around the world.
Political propaganda will not be tolerated. Deliberate
and/or malicious "country bashing" will result in action up
to and including user ban depending on severity.
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Racism -
We have zero tolerance towards racism. We believe that
internet is one world where colour,creed or
sex is not an issue and should never be an issue.
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Abuses -
Usage of words which are deemed unfit for a public forum is strictly prohibited.
While our software will automatically attempt to filter such words, the onus is on the
member to refrain from using them in his posts.
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Private Message Abuse -
Private messaging is a feature to help you connect with your fellow members on FunEnclave.
However it should never be used for advertising, threatning or any illicit activity.
The offendor will face an immediate ban.
- Do not post copyrighted material such as retail software,
visual themes or other software that requires permission before
distribution. This includes hacking cracking or any other types of
Black Hat activities.
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Hacking/Cracking -
This
site does not promote or want to condone the use of
bypassing security of any kind. This includes attempts to hack, information on how to hack
or information on how to bypass legitimate business activity
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Warez -
Warez refers to software that has been cracked, or stripped of its copy protection,
and made freely available for downloading via differnt file sharing sites.
Warez is strictly
banned on FunEnclave.
This includes `keygens' / `key generators' and
'cracks', or how to obtain or install them. This can also
include information on how to bypass, circumvent any
software or operating system's security protocols. Do not
ask for help on installing configuring any help with game
cracks. We do not recommend or promote using them and will
not provide support for them.
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Hot-Linking Images in Forums:
Since there are a few issues with hotlinking images from other
sites-
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Leeching: Everytime any member opens your Hotlinked
thread - FE has to load the image from the parent site - so
basically we are stealing their bandwidth every single time
our members access your thread. While some sites allow this,
others donot.
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Danger of Swapping: The original picture you Hotlink
can be swapped or replaced by another inappropriate picture
by the owner of the Image or the site you have hot-linked to,
so instead of say the Uber cool scenery you wanted to show
off, you might get another picture instead of it for example
a Nude Picture on the page which you never intended to post
as it is against the rules.
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Lastly, the page load times are affected and a few images
cause the forum pages to be displayed incorrectly for a few
members.
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Solutions:
- We suggest all our members to utilise the
services of Image Hosting Servers like Imageshack, Supload etc
for all image hosting needs. Just upload your picture to the
server & then copy/paste the Thumbnail Code in your
post.
- You can also use the Attachment feature
offered by FunEnclave.com to host a few files.
- Please note that hot-linked images from now on will be removed
when seen without any explaination.
- Posts that are completely off topic in order to raise post
count or generally irritate other forum users will be removed or
deleted and the member who posted the message may be issued a
warning looking at the content of the post and if he/she repeatedly
spam. This also includes posting the same message in multiple
forums, the threads will be merged and the various original posts
will be removed. No double and/or cross-posting in different
forums. Double and cross posting results in off-topic threads.
Generally, your post isn't important enough to be posted into
different forums.
- Some members misuse the report post button for spamming. Kindly
donot misuse a feature. Repeatedly doing so can result in action
being taken against you without prior warning. Please use this
feature to only report serious offences of the rules. Also
specifying an appropriate reason helps us deal with the problem at
hand faster and more effectively.
- Do not use vague words in your topic. Topics such as "help me"
are often ignored by other members. Members are more likely to view
a thread if the topic is more definitive and to the point. Members
and Staff here want to help, but we can't if we are not lead to the
thread as most members and staff are good in different aspects. Any
new thread must have a title with relevant information to the topic
you want to discuss. The name of a thread is just like the headline
in a newspaper; it helps you to select threads personally relevant
for you. Thread titles like 'looking for...' 'wtf', 'please read'
or 'what's your opinion' are not allowed. Thread titles that use
shock value or humor or any other attempt to get extra attention
should be avoided.
- FunEnclave.com reserves the right to edit or delete any message
that does not adhere to or comply with the above guidelines. We
also reserve the right to ban any and every individual who
repeatedly violates them. If your thread is moved to a non-visible
forum or deleted, you will be contacted via a Private Message by
the staff as soon as possible. To ensure that the forum guidelines
are enforced the moderators have the ability to moderate or delete
posts and threads. Super Moderators have the ability to ban users
that do not comply with these guidelines.
- Do not Private Message Administrators or Moderators with
questions concerning personal problems. Post your questions in the
appropriate forum section - Other forum member(s) may have the same
problem or may have the answer to your problem. You will have a
better chance of getting the answer you are looking for in a timely
fashion if you post in the correct section. Only post in the forum
that matches your topic. The board is divided into several forums
with sub-forums. If you pay attention and read the titles of the
forums, you should be able to figure out which forum to post in.
Make use of the search function if you are unsure about where to
post.
- Before posting, make use of the board search feature. You get
there by clicking the 'search' button. The search feature is
self-explanatory, so with a bit of practice you will quickly find
what you want. We highly recommend making use of the search
feature, it is a fast way to gain information. Using the search
feature will avoid multiple threads dealing with the same
subject.
- 'Pushing' or bumping' threads solely in order to make a thread
"rise to the top" of the forum is not allowed. If your thread has
no response, then after a reasonable amount of time feel free to
respond in case it was just missed. This is better than and
preferred over reposting the same thread. As these forums are read
all over the world, threads and posts must preferably made in
English only. This is to help members from all communities
understand the posts.
- If you want to address a member personally, write an email to
that person or make use of the 'private message' (PM) feature.
Private communication on the forum is forbidden. This is not a chat
room. The forum contains versatile PM capabilities. Simply clicking
on the PM Button on different locations will send a PM to the
specific member. Incoming PM's are usually immediately displayed on
the screen using JavaScript (a "pop-up"). In addition, you have a
PM Button at the bottom of the pages. Members' email addresses can
be found in their profile.
- Donot abuse or aim attacks directly or indirectly at the staff.
If you want to report any actions by a moderator or a staff member,
kindly post so in the Feedback section or PM the
administrators with a proper reason for the same. Please keep a
civil tone to your post.
- There is absolutely no room for slander, insults, and bashing
here! Keep a civil tone to your posting. Abuse of fellow forum
members will not be tolerated. The rules for newsgroups pertain
here, as well. Do not forget that you are communicating with human
beings. Remember: treat others as you want to be treated. Keeping
in mind the recent posts, any post which contain any sort of an
insult will have action instantiated against you. This maybe in the
form of reseting post count, negative reps by staff or any other
means deemed suitable by the FunEnclave.com staff.
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To ensure that the forum guidelines are enforced the
moderators have the ability to moderate or delete posts and
threads. Super Moderators have the ability to ban users that do
not comply with these guidelines. Super Moderators and
Moderators will leave a note if posts are edited and a private
message may be sent to the users if a post is deleted or a thread
is shifted.
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Signature and Avatar Guidelines
- All signatures should not exceed the following size limits and
must remain within the rules mentioned below. Failing which the
signatures and avatars can be removed without prior notice.
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For Signatures Containing Only Text: 4 lines normal
size (Size = 2), 5 lines small size(Size 1) and up to 90
chars per line (The default resolution used for this is
1024*768). Blank lines are counted as a line. No smilies
allowed. Bold formatting allowed for text size 1 and a
maximum of 4 lines.
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For Signatures Containing Only Images: 1 image up to
500 pixels wide and 120 pixels tall and 40KB in size. This
includes multiple images, the total size of the images
should not exceed 40KB and must not be more than 500 Pixels
Wide combined and 120 Pixels High combined. You cannot use
smilies in such a sig. No blank lines, smilies or text is
allowed.
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For Signatures Containing an Image and Text: A
maximum size of 500 Pixels in Width and 100 Pixels in
height with a size of 30KB or less is allowed. The Text
along with the image cannot exceed 2 lines with the size
set as 1. No smilies are allowed in such a signature. No
code or quote tags allowed with such a signature. Bold
formatting is also not allowed.
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For Signatures with Smilies: Text in bold is allowed
for a maximum text size of 1. The text along with smilies
in such a signature will have to be a maximum of 3 lines
with a restriction of one smilie per line only.
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For Signatues Containing the Quote or the Code tags:
A maximum of 2 lines of text inside the quote or code tags
are allowed with a font size of 1. No smilies or images are
allowed with such a signature.
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- FunEnclave.com already has to display ads to
cover the running costs, so don't annoy our members by making
your sig into some sort of web ad. (ie: Advertising in your
sig is not allowed).We allow sigs only to non advertising
personal websites or to blogs. If you are posting such links
in your sig then please make sure you have only one
outgoing link.The Staff of FunEnclave.com holds the
right to judge if a link in your signature is allowed or
not.
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Your signature may not advertise or link to a competing
site or an alternative to FunEnclave.com. This has been an
issue lately. Staff are aware of it and will take action
against any offending signatures we may see.
FunEnclave is not an open directory, if you love site xyz
or abc please donot advertise it, this is not an
advertising site! You may contact the administrators for an
Affiliate programme or advertising on FunEnclave if you are
the administrator of the site in question.
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For Avatars: Up to 100 pixels wide, 100 pixels tall
and 20KB in size.
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Please note that your signature cannot contain outgoing
links unless approved by the whole staff. Kindly PM the
senior moderators or the administrators for the
same.
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Please note that the staff may be exempt to a small
extent from the above rules.
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- The FunEnclave.com team shall be the sole arbitrator of what
does and what does not violate community standards.
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Gallery System
FunEnclave.com has provided a gallery system for the members to
upload images which they wish to share with other fellow members.
Any member is allowed to upload images into the gallery provided
that they are not copyrighted and are suitable for viewing by an
audience of all ages. Any vulgar or obscene images will be deleted
on sight with or without notification to the uploader and he/she
may be issued with a warning or a temporary ban depending on the
offence.
Members are requested to report any copyrighted images to the staff
as soon as possible along with solid proof. Authors who find their
work in the gallery without permission may contact the staff if
they wish to have the images removed. Copyrighted images, will be
allowed if the author has given permission to the member to host
his/her work elsewhere.
All Uploaded images must be watermark free.
Uploading topless ,transparent tops or nude images are not allowed
and strict action will be taken against offenders which could
result in a possible ban.
If you are unsure about which section to upload your picture/images
to, contact a gallery mod.
FunEnclave.com, the host or the FunEnclave.com staff claims no
responsibility whatsoever of the image uploaded in the gallery and
will not be held accountable incase a copyrighted image makes its
way into the gallery. Please contact us at the earliest to remove
the image. It will be removed on top priority.
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Conclusion
This forum is about building a community. We want you to enjoy
yourself while getting the most from your visit to our site and
forums. Please keep these guidelines in mind when posting.
Repeatedly violating the above mentioned rules will result in a
warning from an Admin or Moderator. Breaking the rules can result,
depending on the severity of the violation, in a warning by
administrator, temporary ban on posting, total ban from the site or
any other punishment as applicable. FunEnclave.com has a warning
system in place for Community rule violations. Warnings may be
issued by the Moderators, Supermoderators or Administrators
publically or via PM.
Kindly note that the failure to respond to an official PM by a
Staff Member may instantiate some action against you.
These rules are subject to change as and when needed. Any changes
thus made, will be updated here along with a revision date. It's
the member's responsibility to keep a check on the rules and
guideline changes from time to time. Incase of any doubts with the
current guidelines, please contact a staff member immediately.
FunEnclave.com Staff will be the sole arbitrators in case of any
dispute arising due to the implementation of the rules or any other
forum related activity. The decision of the staff will be final and
binding.
Every member is requested to see the Privacy Policy of this website and
the terms of service therein.
Thank you for sparing your time and reading the guidelines.
FunEnclave.com Staff
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