[FORUM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS]
Here are some frequently asked questions for this forum and the answers to those questions.
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[PROFILE & RANKINGS:]
Q: IF A MEMBER HAS A USERNAME THAT I WANT AND NEVER POST, MAY I TAKE THEIR USERNAME?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: No, I will not delete or change usernames for any inactive members. Most inactive members are actually lurkers who do read my forum, but never post. Q: I DON'T LIKE MY USERNAME, IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO CHANGE IT?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Absolutely! As long as your new username isn't taken, just PM me with what new username you would like and a reason as to why the change. And then I will change it as soon as possible! Q: MAY I BE A MOD?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I am currently happy with the three Moderators I have on my forum. If I am looking for another Moderator, I will notify people in my Mod Application thread. Q: IF I USED SOMEONE ELSE'S WORK IN MY AVATAR OR SIGNATURE, SHOULD I GIVE THEM CREDIT?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Giving credit to the original creator is appreciated and it shows that you care, and it can also allow us to view their works as well! Crediting is not necessary, but please follow the guidelines of the original creator first. You can credit them either in your signature or in your "Interests" under "Update Profile". Q: MAY I BE AN ADMIN OR CO-ADMIN?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: No. Next question. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[POSTING:]
Q: IS NECROPOSTING ALLOWED?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Necroposting, where you revive dead topics or topics over three weeks old, are allowed. I would much rather have a consistent discussion stick to one topic, rather than making five recent topics talking about the same thing. Q: WHEN CAN DOUBLE-POSTING BE ACCEPTABLE?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: The only time where double-posting is acceptable if at least 1 hour or 24 hours have passed since your previous post. Any double-posting made within minutes of each other are not allowed at all, therefore I will edit them to make them as one post altogether. Q: AM I ALLOWED TO "BUMP" TOPICS?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Bumping topics are allowed only if you have something constructive to add to the discussion. Please don't bump topics with a useless reply such as "bump" or "I agree". Also you can bump your topic in the "Oslo Weekly" section, where you promote your links, once every month. Q: HOW LONG CAN A DISCUSSION GO OFF-TOPIC BEFORE THE MODS INTERVENE?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I am not that strict about off-topic conversations, and I will allow discussions to go off-topic every now and then. But once the discussion has trailed too off far from the original subject is when the Mods or myself would start to intervene. Usually we split the topic rather than deleting the off-topic comments altogether. Q: HOW MANY WORDS ARE PREFERRED FOR A DEFAULT POST?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: There is really no limit to how many words are preferred in a default post. As long as they are coherent. ^^;; Q: IS IT OKAY FOR ME TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I don't mind it every now and then, because we do use caps to make a point or to show how happy/enraged/excited we are. But please refrain from constantly posting in ALL CAPS because it looks annoying and it seems like you're yelling at us. Q: DO WE GET INTO TROUBLE IF WE CONSTANTLY POST ONE-LINERS?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: While I am not forcing anyone to make a novel out of their posts, but at least prefer them to be one sentence long. I will allow one-liners such as "LOL", "yeah", and "ok" every now and then. But if I see that about 80% of your posts are consisted of one-liners is when the Mods or myself will step in, and issue a first strike warning. Q: MAY I USE VULGAR LANGUAGE IN MY TOPIC TITLE?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I prefer if you refrain from using vulgar language in your topic title because I am considerate for those who may view this forum at their workplace or in a public environment where it may not be acceptable. If you want to use vulgar language in your topic title, please include asterisks to bleep it out such as "f*ck", "f**k", "f***", "****", or etc. Now using vulgar language inside the topic of discussion, I have absolutely no problem with! Q: WHY DID A TOPIC GOT BUMPED WHEN THERE ARE NO NEW REPLIES?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: This only happens when it comes to polls. If someone has voted in a poll, regardless whether or not they posted a comment, it would automatically be bump to the top of the page. Q: CAN I POST LINKS TO A CLOCK TOWER SITE THAT MAY BE A RIVAL TO "DON'T CRY JENNIFER"?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Sure, I do not mind at all! Feel free to link to whatever you may think as a "rival Clock Tower site" because I love to share traffic to everybody who owns anything that has to do with the series in general. I see that having rivals are pointless, especially since we're in such a small fandom; why can't we all just get along? ^^;; Q: WHAT CONSTITUTES AS PRIVATE MESSAGE (PM) ABUSE?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I allow PMs (private messaging) on this forum so that members can either have private conversations with one another, report any member harassment to the Mods or Admin, or for whatever reason they see fit. PMs, however, are not to be used for advertisement purposes or to spam someone's PM Inbox. If you are caught spamming members via PMs, you will be issued a verbal warning first. Repeated offenders will be issued a physical strike and so forth. Q: HOW DO I DELETE PRIVATE MESSAGES (PMs)?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Unfortunately, ZetaBoards disabled the option to delete PMs due to customer requests. If you want to "delete" a PM, simply check the box on the PM you want to delete and click on the button "Archive". This sends it to the "Archive" folder which you can think of it as a Trash Can. Q: I HAVE A VIDEO I MADE OF CLOCK TOWER FOR THE SFC, DO I PUT IT UNDER THE "CLOCK TOWER (~THE FIRST FEAR~)" SECTION OR UNDER "THEATER" IN THE "COLLECTION ROOM"?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I am not picky where certain topics go, especially if it's one where it can fit in a variety of sections. So you can put your gameplay videos in their specific Clock Tower section or put it in the "Theater" section of the "Collection Room" board, I really don't mind. Q: I LIKE TO LURK THESE FORUMS, ARE YOU GOING TO FORCE ME TO POST?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Heavens no! If you want to lurk these forums, that is fine by me. We're not gonna force you to post or do activities on your forum, I just appreciate the fact that you still come to these forums to view our posts on your time! Q: AM I ALLOW TO MAKE POSTS ABOUT MURDERS OR CASES WITH GRAPHIC VIOLENCE?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Sure, but do note this forum also has minors as members. And it would be greatly appreciated if you put a warning in the topic title if the content inside is graphic. While I do not mind talking about them, just be courteous of the other members who might be sensitive to these issues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[WARNINGS & BANS:] Q: IF I WAS TEMPORARILY BANNED FROM THE FORUM, HOW LONG AM I BANNED?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: If anyone is temporarily banned, they will be restricted from posting in the forum for 7 days. Continued offenses would result them being banned from the forum for 30 days. And repeated offenders would result in a permanent ban. Q: HOW MUCH TROUBLE WOULD I BE IN IF WERE TO FEED BOTS OR TROLLS?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: It really depends on the context. Flaming with a troll or bot back and forth would result in a first strike warning. It'll be just for the best to ignore them and let the Mods or myself take care of it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[MATURE / ILLEGAL CONTENTS:]
Q: WHY CAN'T I POST LINKS TO ROMS?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: While I personally do not mind links to ROMs. But as according to the Terms of Service for my forum server under 3.1 Prohibited Content: "A board may not contain posts, uploads, links to, or send via email any Content that contains, promotes, gives instruction about, or provides prohibited Content. Prohibited Content includes any Content that breaks any local, state, county, national or international law. Prohibited Content also includes: 9. Warez, Roms, CD-Keys, Cracks, Passwords, or Serial Numbers. Repeat copyright infringers will have access to ZetaBoards terminated." Q: I WANT TO POST SOMETHING THAT IS CONSIDERED "NOT SAFE FOR WORK" (NSFW), AM I ALLOWED?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I will allow for anyone to link "not safe for work" (NSFW) materials as long as it's clearly marked with a warning. Q: IS IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO CREATE AN "ADULTS ONLY" SECTION FOR THE MORE MATURE THEMED DISCUSSIONS AND FAN WORKS?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: As much as I would love to have such a section for the members who feel restricted to keep my forum rated PG. But as according to the Terms of Service for my forum server under 3.1 Prohibited Content: "A board may not contain posts, uploads, links to, or send via email any Content that contains, promotes, gives instruction about, or provides prohibited Content. Prohibited Content includes any Content that breaks any local, state, county, national or international law. Prohibited Content also includes: 10. Pornography, nudity, or sexual material of any kind. Repeat copyright infringers will have access to ZetaBoards terminated." Q: WHAT KIND OF MP3S ARE ALLOWED?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I will allow MP3s of voice clips from the members of the forum, but I do not allow MP3s of songs by licensed artists. But as according to the Terms of Service for my forum server under 3.1 Prohibited Content: "A board may not contain posts, uploads, links to, or send via email any Content that contains, promotes, gives instruction about, or provides prohibited Content. Prohibited Content includes any Content that breaks any local, state, county, national or international law. Prohibited Content also includes: 1. Content that infringes upon any rights (including, but not limited to, copyrights and trademarks). Repeat copyright infringers will have access to ZetaBoards terminated." Q: ARE THERE ANY OTHER "PROHIBITED CONTENT" WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Other than the ones already mentioned, there is no other contents I felt that needs to be touched on. But once I come across something that should be prohibited from this forum, I will let you know about it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[REQUESTS:]
Q: WOULD YOU PLEASE SCAN _____?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: You have to give me time. I will eventually get around to scanning everything from my whole library, and it is appreciated if you give me the time to do them all. Any questions bugging me to scan anything from my collection will be ignored. Q: CAN YOU PLEASE ADD A CBOX TO THE FORUM?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: I'm sorry, but seeing as how a Cbox did led to some trouble on another Clock Tower forum outside of "Don't Cry Jennifer". I have decided against having one for my forum just to be on the safe side. If you would love to chat with your members, I do have a Chatroom available on the main forum page for you to go to! Q: CAN YOU PLEASE ADD KARMA/REPUTATION TO THE FORUM?
Spoiler: click to toggle - A: Due to my own experience with GameFAQs, Karma =/= Credibility. Also reputation points would only be abused by those who will try to smite members who honestly earned their points. Basically it would boil down to a war between members as to who is more reputable than others, which I don't want seen happening. So it's just best to not include one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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