1.Rules of Conduct:
The Rules of Conduct regulate the interaction between forum members. They are in place to ensure that board remains a civilized place where people can communicate freely without being harassed and abused.
i) No Flaming/Flame-baiting:
Abusive comments, personal attacks and name calling are not allowed either on the board or through PM's. If you receive a PM that is abusive or you find offensive please forward it to a moderator who will investigate. Flame-baiting is also not tolerated, flame-baiting is making a post to someone that is obviously intended to elicit an angry response. E.g "Hay guys I hate this forum you're all fags".
ii) No bigotry:
Racists, sexists, homophobes or any other type of bigots are not welcome on these forums, such offences will very likely result in a warning.
iii) Follow the instructions of the moderators:
When a moderator or CSDL staff member asks you to do something or to stop doing something, please follow their instructions, if you're unhappy with their instruction feel free to PM them.
2. Rules of Contents:
The Rules of Contents regulate the substance of what is posted. They are in place to ensure that topics that are posted do not offend and bother people or violate the law.
i) No discussion about illegally obtained software
All discussions about warez or piracy are strictly forbidden, such threads will be edited to remove forbidden content, and put in the dustbin, as well as incurring the usual punishments.
ii) No Spam
We deem spam as making a thread or posting a reply that has no real worth, is irrelevant, useless and offers nothing to a discussion. Spam is not limited to text, posting an image as a means of spam or a spam'esque URL will also result in the same response from a moderator. With spam being hard to define, it is another example of something left to moderator's discretion, if in doubt ask yourself "does my post add to the discussion in a way for the discussion to continue further?" If not then think of something "meatier" to add to the thread.
iii) No posting of explicit images
No posting of pictures containing pornography, real killing, mutilations, wounds, carnage, and other disgusting/explicit images. This also includes links to pages that contain such images.
iv) No public discussion on how the forum is moderated
If you have questions/complaints/comments that you wish to make about the board or moderators or anything like that please PM them to a moderator, we will do our utmost to reply to any that we receive, please remember we have lives outside of the forum so can't promise to reply immediately. If you have an issue that you feel cannot be solved by another moderator then please PM the head moderator (Elanzer) he will be happy to look into the matter.
v) No posting of messages from banned members
If a forum member is banned, no matter if they're a friend/colleague/clan mate, they will have been banned for a reason that we believe to be fully valid, therefore we do not want any comments posted onto the forum on their behalf, doing so could put you into the same position that they are in.
3. Rules of Format
The Rules of Format regulate the appearance of what is posted and of user profile. They are in place to ensure that the board remains easy to use and uncluttered with unnecessary elements.
i) Search before posting
If you have a question, or feel the need to start a poll or long-lifed thread, please use the board search function before posting to make sure that it hasn't been posted before, or if that fails search the last few pages of a subforum yourself. Not only does searching help to keep the board free of multiple threads it will also help you to get an answer much quicker.
ii) Post in the right forum
Please ensure you make new threads in the correct forum, if you're unsure of which forum to post in feel free to ask a moderator. Posting in the incorrect section will result in punishment, and any other members knowingly posting in that incorrect thread will also be held responsible.
iii) Do not multi-thread your question
Do not post duplicate threads in more than one forum simply to get an answer quicker or to draw more attention to your post.
iv) Do not dig up old threads
Threads older than several months should not be dug up unless something significant is being added. If in doubt as to what is 'significant' PM a moderator and they will give you their opinion. As always old threads that are dug up will remain open or be binned at the moderator's discretion.
v) No duplicate accounts
Having several accounts is strictly forbidden. If you want to get a new account contact a moderator. If you wish to change your name for any reason we will be happy to transfer your account status over. Creating multiple accounts is a sure-fire way to get yourself banned.
vi) Do not type in all capital letters
Typing in all caps equals according to standard net etiquette to yelling. It is also difficult reading such posts and greatly annoying.
vii) Write in English
Try avoiding writing in any other language since the majority of the members most likely won't understand you.
viii) Remove image tags when quoting a post containing an image
If you quote a post that contains an image please remove the image tag so that the link is posted not the image, it helps keep the thread tidy, 56k frendly, and easier to read if the same image isn't being posted repeatedly, you need only delete one �[� to stop the image from hotlinking.
ix) Do not hotlink images over 500kb in size
Please do not hotlink (hotlink means using the IMG tags to display an image in your post) individual images over 500kb, this is so that the forum remains a smooth place to browse for everyone, irrespective of their internet connection. If you wish to post an image larger then 500kb feel free to post the URL instead of hotlinking. If creating a post with many of these images, be sure to mention it in the title.
4. Signatures and Avatars
i) Keep avatars and signatures within forum regulations
To keep signatures within the limits the following rules apply:
- Total height of any image in your signature must not exceed 150 pixels.
- Total width of any image in your signature must not exceed 500 pixels.
- Total overall dimensions of your entire signature, including image and text, must not exceed 200x500 pixels.
- Total size of any image used in your signature should be no more than 200 KB.
- Signature and avatar must be silent, no sounds may be played back in them by any means.
- maximum size for avatars is 90x90 pixels and 50Kb in filesize.
ii) Do not post 'test' threads
To test a signature/avatar/post please do not post a test on the forum, instead send yourself a PM.
5. Explanation of punishments
i) Warnings
Warnings are the basic puinshment given for standard breaching of rules. You have a maximum of 5, and your current warning level is displayed below your avatar in graphical and percentage form. When you reach 100%, breaking rules again will result in a permenant ban. Also, incurring multiple warns in a short period of time will result in a suspension. Warnings may be reduced at the moderator's discretion if the individual displays good behaviour and adherence to the rules, but please do not ask for it.
ii) Suspensions
A moderator will usually suspend you from the forum for multiple rule breaks over a brief period of time. When suspended you will be informed of your status via automated email, and will not be able to view or post on the site. The length of the suspension is entirely at the moderator's discretion, usually varying from weeks to months depending on the sitation.
iii) Bans
Bans are the final result of sustained rulebreaking or extreme cases of bad conduct. When banned, you will not ever be allowed to return to the site, and necessary email and IP bans will be brought into effect. Extreme cases may result in being reported to your ISP.
iv) Other punishments
All rule breaks are handled as individual cases, and in addition to the standard punishments above additional items such as post restriction and previewing, or outright bans may be used as necessary at the moderator's discretion.
Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:29 am by annaimric
Subject: Forum Rules 
