REVscene Automotive Forum - Rules for Off Topic

postwhoring/usage of "repost"/"ibtl":

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Originally posted by Eff-1
Okay guys. Here's the deal. All of us moderators are tired of the whole

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trend that has been going on.

It's nothing but post whoring and it's very very annoying. So any person that starts one of those will get points, and any person who adds to it will get points. So no more vertical spelling at all!

Secondly, to those guys who take pride in hitting the repost button everytime it happens, we'd like you to get a life. Please understand that not everyone has seen it, and there's nothing wrong with reposting something entertaining after a long period of time.

If something is reposted while the original thread is still active, we'll lock up the repost and be done with it. No harm done.

Thanks for cooperating.

Offensive posts:

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Originally posted by cdnav8r
From hypa's original post:
Rule 1: All Off-topic posts that may be offensive MUST HAVE a warning in the title.

This includes porn, and anything else people may find offensive.

If it offends you, choose not to click it.
Just like cable TV, and the local magazine rack at 7-11.
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We're not here to protect anyone from the reality of the world.
We're here to allow members to share their feelings on the realities of the world.

Use something like *warning* or *offensive material in thread* or something along those lines.

hi-jacking threads:

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Originally posted by cdnav8r
Rule 2: This forum is called Off-Topic because the topics do not fit in any of the Import Chat or Technical Forums, it does not mean you are allowed to trash anyone else's threads.

The name Off-Topic does not mean you can go way "off-topic" in someone's thread. Stay with the original post. The name mearly refers to this forum as being a place for people to post threads that do not fit in the other forums. Trash someone else's thread and your privileges will be taken away.

Spam:

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Originally posted by cdnav8r
We've had numerous complaints by members about the spams members are posting. The link goes to a paid to surf program and the link includes a "referral" code. These types of posts are considered SPAM and the complaints we received are taken seriously.

You've been warned, so anything from minor warning points to bans will be given.