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WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT FORUM, EVERYBODY IS WELCOME, JUST STICK TO THE RULES.
Most of the rules are common sense. Just think clear before you post and we won´t get into trouble. If you are crossing the line I will not hesitate to delete your message or give you a warning, 5 warnings will lead to a ban and more will get you even in a worse position.. hehe.
If you have any questions regarding these rules, please send me or any future moderators of the forum a private message.
PS: We have very clearly described and defined sections,... read it before you post and that will help you staying out of trouble!
As for languages, all languages are allowed but the most used are English and Dutch.
[glow=red]RULES:[/glow]
First off, the forum is often used for selling and buying stuff. That is no problem as long as you follow our rules.
Private sales belong into the pBay section. There you can sell of your second hand or used gear free of charge. Please post your gear in the correct section. You are encouraged to leave feedback after you have completed a transaction to make dealing online safer!
Business sales are a different thing. Most forum sites don´t allow this, we however do. We feel that this can ease the search for paintball gear for new people. However there will be some strict rules.
When and where can a shop post a link to his site? Shops are free to post an ad in the "Where to buy" section or let people know when they have new stuff in stock. This needs to be done under their shop name and with (a working link to) THEIR PRICES. There is no problem with selling your stuff here, but we demand shops to provide us with a price when posting. Failure to do so will lead to a warning or will get your topic deleted.
These are the only places where you can advertise your merchandise. We have sponsors who pay for their banner, so we want to give them value for their money, if you don´t pay, you don´t spam our forum with advertising. Only in the allowed sections.
* Only exception of this rule is if somebody has opened a thread in a diffirent section asking where to buy this or that or for how much. In that case people may respond with "you can buy this there for that price". Misuse of this option will not be tolerated. We can check IPs you know
Fieldowners and game-organisers:
People are free to promote their event or paintball field or ask for information about it.
The correct section is the "Where to play" section for official fields.
If you want to promote or get info about an upcoming event like a tourney or a big game, use that section!
Signatures:
We allow people to put information in their signatures and even a banner or a link. However they should NOT exceed 360x65 pixels in width and hight (same size as advertising banners). If it is bigger or is out of line it gets deleted!
No flaming will be tolerated. Flaming consists of excessive insults of an offensive nature. Flames can be directed toward individuals, groups, companies, etc. Posts containing flames will be edited, closed, or deleted by the moderators at their sole discretion. The decision of what is a flame and what isn’t rests solely with the moderators.
No introduction threads, unless in the "How To Get Started?!" section. Otherwise introduce yourself in your first valuable post.
Do not post in ALL CAPS, it is generally considered to be “yelling†on the internet. Offenders will be warned; repeat offenders may be subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of the moderators.
When posting a new thread, the title must be representative of the thread’s content. In other words, a thread’s title should inform other users of the topic therein WITHOUT them having to actually enter the thread. Instead of titling your thread “got a question about my gun,†be specific: “Question about leaking valve,†“Need help deciding what rear cocking kit to buy,†etc. Since the other users are here to help you, try to make it easier on them.
Threads directed toward one person will be deleted immediately. That’s why we have Private Messaging. This rule also applies to personal grudges which show up repeatedly in a user’s posts; such a user will be warned and then banned.
Try to make sure your post will add something worthwhile to the discussion at hand. If all you can say is “yeah†or “that sucks,†then you aren’t contributing any worthwhile information to the community. Remember, in an internet forum all you have to go by is your reputation, and if you don’t contribute, no one will think anything of you.
Before posting a new thread, try using the “search†function of the website. We understand that sometimes you won’t be able to find the answers to your question, and in that case we welcome you to post a new thread. However, many times people post threads that are re-posted almost every day. Once you’ve determined that the search function isn’t helping, put a little note in your new thread to let people know you already tried searching; that way they’ll be more eager to spend time helping you out.
Do not revive “dead†threads. That means, if a thread hasn’t gotten a reply in over a month or is more than 10 pages back from the main “current threads†page, you generally should not post in it and bring it back to the top. We obviously didn’t care enough about it to keep it going then; we still don’t care so don’t bring it back. We realize that there may be occasional exceptions to this rule but they are uncommon. Most dead thread revivals will result in a warning and then a ban for repeat offenders.
The Golden Rule applies. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Be generally respectful of all the other users here. If you have a problem with someone, just ignore them instead of burdening the rest of the community with your squabbles.
If you see a violation of these rules occurring, please do not attempt to correct the offender yourself in any way. That’s why moderators exist. Simply use the “Report the Post†function to alert the moderators of the nature of the infraction, and they will handle the situation in a method they deem appropriate. When six users jump on another user for an infraction, all it does is send the thread down the tubes and cause general disruption. Let the moderators do the dirty work. If you consistently correct posters, you will receive a temp ban. This problem is getting out of control, and will be acted on decisively.
All decisions rest with and are made by the moderator(s) of the forum. All decisions made by moderators are final and non-negotiable. Moderators may interpret these rules as they see fit and may act on those interpretations. If you feel you have been disciplined unjustly, send a respectful PM to one of the moderators and we will explain to you why actions were taken. Threats or arguments with the moderators will result in further and more severe actions.
These rules take effect immediately. All threads which were in existence prior to the posting of these new unified rules will be grandfathered in, but any thread created after the introduction of these rules is completely subject to them and ignorance of these rules will not be tolerated as an excuse for non-compliance. Thank you all for your cooperation and enjoy the the forum.
some parts adapted from PBNation.com
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may be further updated.