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Subject: The Gallery -- Forum Rules (Last Updated: 04 Dec 2010)
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Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

Change Log: What's new or changed in the forum rules?

03 Jan 2011 - Rule regarding illegal substances has been added to the main rule post to make it more visible.
04 Dec 2010 - Xbox modification rule has been changed to include all consoles.
16 Aug 2010 - Added link to "Guidance on Appealing Forum Bans" article


RULES OF THE BUNGIE.NET PUBLIC FORUMS
Last Updated: 04 Dec 2010

The Bungie.net Terms of Use and Code of Conduct apply to every part of Bungie.net, including this forum. Please read these pages and check back periodically for updates.

The Short Version

Bungie controls everything. You have no rights. Play nice.

1. Do not break the law or do anything that may cause Bungie to break the law.
2. Do not be selfish or a jerk.
3. Do not do anything at all that may impede normal, reasonable, on-topic discussion.

Bungie employees and forum moderators have total discretion to determine whether any thread or post merits correctional actions such as locks, warnings, bans, or otherwise.


The Long Version >> || Forum Specific Rules >> || Forum descriptions >>

Guidance on Appealing Forum Bans >>


[Edited on 01.03.2011 9:57 AM PST by Qbix89]

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Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

The Long Version

Below, we have fleshed out the rules and added some additional specific rules. These rules apply to all posts in this forum, and it is your responsibility to read them. This thread serves as your only warning, and you may be warned and/or banned at the moderators' full discretion for violating any rule in this thread.


* Spam is prohibited.
What counts as "spam"?

* Do not create "blog"-style posts unless they are part of a larger on-topic discussion. These topics do not encourage discussion and are therefore spam.
What counts as a "blog"?

* Do not flame each other! Use your manners and common sense. If you disagree with someone, do so gracefully.
What counts as "flaming"?

* Bumping is prohibited.
What is "bumping"?

* Do not troll. Do not feed the trolls!What is "trolling"?
"Do not feed the trolls" means do not respond to trolling, and is also strictly enforced.


* Do not post off-topic or in the incorrect forum for the subject matter of your post. The forum definitions further down in this thread serve both as a guide and as the binding rules for on- and off-topic posting.

* Topics about a forum itself are improper except in the Bungie Community Forum. For example, a topic about the Halo 3 Forum rather than about Halo 3 itself would belong in the Bungie Community Forum, NOT the Halo 3 Forum.

* Petitions and "sign here" threads are prohibited.


* No political or religious discussion of any kind will be tolerated on the forums.


* Do not link to inappropriate websites. This includes, but is not limited to: sites containing adult content, information on any type of software piracy or shock sites. Violation of this rule results in permanent ban.

* Do not post false information or mislead other forumgoers. This includes false information about Bungie games, Bungie.net, the public forum rules, or other information that may mislead other users.

* Impersonating forum moderators and/or Bungie employees is strictly prohibited. Violation of this rule results in permanent ban.

* All discussion of unauthorized modification or use of console hardware and software modification (including "hacking," "cracking," or "modding") is prohibited on Bungie.net.


* Buying, selling, bartering, or offering to do any of the above for anything at all is prohibited. This includes XBox Live accounts, trial cards, and Microsoft Points, as well as all other items, services, or anything else.

* Do not use the public forums to run contests, solicit donations, or advertise other websites.


* Do not bypass the profanity filter (if it says -blam!- instead of the word you used, don't try different ways of posting the blammed word.).

* Advertisements for Groups, Clans, Tournaments, Custom Games, Parties, or Co-Op Play are to be posted in The Classifieds only.


* Threads about groups of users based on age, gender, race, religion, or nationality, including discrimination against these groups, are prohibited.


* Fileshare films, film clips, screenshots, and maps (including GameVee, eatHalo, or other fileshare "grabs") may not be the subject of new threads in any forum. For these items, use the Community Files system. This rule does not apply to media that is posted as an example, case-in-point, or demonstration within a larger on-topic post.

* Bungie-related fan media may be posted in the Gallery Forum only. This includes art, machinima, montages, and other fan-created content. This rule does not apply to media that is posted as an example, case-in-point, or demonstration within a larger on-topic post.

* Do not post about individual users. This rule is a clarification and extension of the Code of Conduct's prohibition against material that may cause unwanted attention, abuse, or harassment to users of this site.


* All topics regarding illegal substances are banned from Bungie.net. For more information about this rule please review the Render Unto Caesar clause in the Code of Conduct.

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The Terms of Use and Code of Conduct give Bungie Employees and Forum Moderators the right to interpret these rules and definitions based on their own judgment, experience, and opinions.

If you are unsure about your post before posting it, please send a private message to a moderator before posting.

_____________________________________________________________ ________________


Various Ramblings and Insights...

>Report all violators, use the report tool.
>Do not reply to spam or trolls.
>If you feel a topic is in need of immediate attention report it to multiple moderators.

Suggestions
* Use a spell checker before posting..
* Don't use "text-message"-style abbreviations.
* Use the Search Feature
* Always check the Pinned Topics. They contain useful information and can answer many questions.


-This thread is subject to change without notice. You are responsible for reviewing this document periodically.
-Warnings will not always be given. Blacklists of 7 days or less are considered warnings and may not be appealed or changed except under exceptional circumstances as determined by a Bungie employee or moderator.


[Edited on 01.03.2011 9:56 AM PST by Qbix89]

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Subject: The Gallery -- Forum Rules (Last Updated: 10 June 2009)
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Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

THE GALLERY: FORUM-SPECIFIC RULES

*All new threads may only be created solely for the purpose of displaying new Bungie-related art, video, audio, literature, prose, poetry, or other media. This rule is strictly enforced.

*In accordance with the above rule, "Contests," consolidated threads, and competitions may only be posted by Bungie employees and/or Forum Ninjas.


New Topic Creation

* Do not create threads that solely contain links to fileshare items (maps, screenshots, and videos) OR captures/grabs of fileshare items on YouTube or similar sites. You may, of course, link to source material (for example, an original screenshot link followed by your photoshopped version of it).

* If the item you are posting is not something that was substantially created, substantially modified, or substantially edited by the artist, it is improper here.
Some examples of non-substantial modifications:
*Writing words or drawing simple shapes/objects on an otherwise unmodified screenshot or fileshare video.

*A fileshare video simply set to music but otherwise unedited.

*A Bungie.net Halo 3 player model or emblem.

*Any other item containing only superficial modifications from the original


* Do not link to non-Bungie-related media. This includes media that relates solely to subcommunities or private groups having nothing to do with Bungie or Bungie games, even if the private group is hosted here on Bungie.net (for example, posting the "logo" or "signature" of your private group here on Bungie.net would be inappropriate for this forum).

* Do not create threads looking for ideas or "submissions." This forum is for posting your creations -- not for creating them. Use private groups, private messages, or the Community Files system (with the authors' permission) to find submissions.

* Do not use media as a pretext to advertise for private groups. Mentioning a private group is fine, but if a moderator determines that the thread is more advertisement than display of Bungie-related art or media, the thread will be locked and its creator warned or banned.

Bumping (very important!)

*Do not reply to posts just to say "Thank you." This includes saying "thanks, I worked really hard on it," or "thanks, I used photoshop," or similar replies. This is a form of bumping in this forum and is strictly enforced.

*One-liner replies, even if directly in response another post, are almost always improper. For example, a response of "lol" to another user's reply in your thread is a form of bumping.

*All general rules about bumping still apply. In other words, if your post is not directly in response to another user's reply who posted after the last time you did, your post is almost certain to be viewed as a "bump" by the moderators.


[Edited on 01.19.2010 12:36 PM PST]

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