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Forum-Rules:

1. No spamming - e.g useless, pointless, meaningless posts/threads. The forum games sub-forum is the place for spamming.

spam stands for

Stupid

Pointless

Annoying

Messages.

Posts that contain 'OMG, Ok, wtf and lol' and smilies are considered as spam. Try and make your post of a decent length.

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2. No flaming/bashing - swearing/abusive language towards other members and forum staff.

If you had a fight with another member, please PM the admin or mods.

Any kind of flaming or being hostile to another member may get you warned or banned.

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3. Don't go off topic - when posting in a thread, don't post random stuff. All posts must be related to the thread at all times.

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4. No duplicating threads - do not make threads that are similar to other threads.

One thread is enough for one subject. If you accidentally make a duplicate thread, ask a member of staff to delete it.

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5. Asking to be mod/admin - don't ask to be a mod/admin. The chances are that you will NOT become a member of staff if you ask. This includes threads where you ask to be mod. The Admins decide who should be mod depending on your contribution to DM. (activeness, experience, enforce the rules etc.)

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6. Bumping old threads - Please do not bump old threads unless it's really necessary. It's annoying when people bump ancient introduction topics. To view this rule in more detail, go here (it is a necessity that you check THESE PARTICULAR RULES): http://dushido-mugen.ucoz.com/forum/6-4037-1

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7. If your signature is too big that it stretches the skin or causes too much scrolling it will be removed. Please limit the amount of writing/images in your signature to a reasonable amount that does not interfere while browsing the forum.

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8. Don't steal or use other members' graphics (e.g sigs, avatars) for your own use.

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9. Username/Title changes - If you wish to change your username/title, Please PM an Admin your request. Don't post threads like 'I would like to change my username' or 'how can I change my title'.

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10. Don't use MyBannerMaker to make sigs or shops. If you do they will be closed.

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11. Respect ALL staff. Do not insult or backtalk to them. They are just doing their job.

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12. Don't protest against staff - for example if your friend got banned, and you start putting unban ___ in your sig, it will be removed. The staff have valid reasons for banning any member.

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13. If you are being harassed through PM, in order to report this PM, the best action to take is to take a screenshot of the PM and send it to one of the staff. To take a screenshot just hit PrtScn and open up paint. Hit Ctrl V and save the image. Upload it and send it to a staff member.

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14. Don't ask for positive/negative rep. Threads asking for either of these will be deleted.

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15. Try to avoid submitting one word/one smiley posts. These are considered as spam and will be deleted.

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16. Intro Threads - Intro threads are only for welcoming new members. Don't start a chat in the thread, If you seem to know the member.

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17. Do NOT attempt to hinder the ability of the staff to moderate. If it's discovered that you are trying to influence decision making processes, especially to forward your own interests, you will be punished. This also applies to attempting to get moderators to step down.
- NOTE: This rule does have exceptions. For instance, telling a moderator of your opinion on how to run the forum better or to get a new section added to the forum is fine. However, we're more worried about you trying to influence moderators to give so and so a lighter punishment because s/he's your best friend.

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18. Do NOT make Fake issue/problem threads asking for help when you don't actually need it. Misleading staff and Making Fraudulent claims/threads for help is not allowed. If a member of staff finds out that you've been trying to trick the staff in believing that you require help, if you don't actually need it, you will be punished.