Definitions:
Spam: Spam is defined as not posting anything related to the topic or not posting at least 3 words in your post.
Flame: Flaming is basically insulting/swearing at someone and is not tolerated; argue the point, not the person.
Flame baiting: If someone does not flame you, but makes you angry enough so that you flame, this is called flame baiting.
Basic Rules:
Definitions:
Spam: Spam is defined as not posting anything related to the topic or not posting at least 3 words in your post.
Flame: Flaming is basically insulting/swearing at someone and is not tolerated; argue the point, not the person.
Flame baiting: If someone does not flame you, but makes you angry enough so that you flame, this is called flame baiting.
Basic Rules:
1) Spam posts are not to be permitted on the forums
2) Flaming towards other members is by NO means acceptable
3) Flame baiting is not allowed, for the definition on what ‘flamebaiting’ is, consult the earlier section.
4) There is to be no trolling, Trolling is usually a ban, no warnings, consider this the warning.
5) All members have the right to an opinion and equal treatment.
6) Moderators run individual forums, Super Moderators run ALL forums, Admins also handle all forums, with the power to edit posts, etc. They also have the power to ban. Any disrespect shown to these people and the work they voluntarily do will not be tolerated.
7) Any Banned Member who is allowed to re-enter the site begins once more with all the rights and responsibilities the rest of the members have; do not mistreat these returned members.
8) Do not type your entire post in CAPITALS, it’s considered flaming and will be dealt with that way, regardless of the content of the message, oh and also do not create topics where the title has ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
9) Swearing against the rules, remember this is a family friendly site. Trying to get past the swear filter is also against the rules.
10) No Advertising is allowed. If you have your own website that is not a competitor, we allow it in forum signatures only.
11) Scamming (asking for credit card details, passwords, etc) is against the rules.
12) Any member under the age of thirteen is not allowed to post, this is for safety reasons.
13) You are not allowed to post adult (sexual of any nature) content on GFX Forumz or link to it. You are also not allowed to post/link or suggest the use of Warez, Limewire, or Torrent Programs.
14) No ripping will be tolerated. Nobody is allowed to use others work without the express permission of the owner and/or claim to be owner of the piece. All rippers will be banned.
15) You cannot use more then 2 sigs in your signature. You should understand that it makes slower the page loading and sometimes it gets annoying.
16) Commenting somebody's work doesn't mean say "nice" or "cool". Comments and criticisms are the right way. Just try to help a person to improve their work by giving good advices.