Please read these threads before you post your query, it cuts down on the Feedback clutter which gives us more time to ensure the forums are kept fun for all.

HOW TO COMPLAIN IN FEEDBACK:

From time to time, you may have a reason to complain in Feedback. If necessary, the complaint will be allowed open for public discussion.

If you are filing a complaint, make sure you have a clear reason, who you are complaining about, and most importantly proof, regarding the complaint such as a link to a thread. Please discuss it in a calm and civilised manner and your complaint will be dealt with as best we can.

NEWBIES:

A lot of people get upset over this term for some reason. It's just an affectionate term for a new poster, think puppy/kitten. People normally base this on your post count. It's not insulting so don't act like it is. The common mistake newbies make is not reading the forums before they post. They just jump right in, posting redundant threads which does annoy the regulars. If you are new here, read the various thread directories and FAQ's in the various forums. Post count is irrelevant.

CAPS LOCK:

Generally, on the Internet, CAPS LOCK represests shouting. If you shout in real life, it's generally considered an angry gesture. So all caps in a conversation/discussion is considered rude and will annoy people. It's also harder to read. Capitalized words in a sentence to make them have more emphasis is allowed.

CHAT THREADS:

The Petting Zoo is used for chatting. Do not start random chat topics in other forums. They will be locked.

FLAMING:

Flaming, is any content that can be considered to be disruptive, unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable;

This is NOT ALLOWED and will be punished accordingly. This applies to ANY flaming, period no questions asked.

ANCIENT THREADS:

Don't bump ancient threads that have little or no discussion value now. If you want to discuss something, just check the Forums Search and the first couple of pages of a forum. If you can't find what you're looking for, go ahead and post a new topic.

Of course, the fact that a thread hasn't been used for a while, doesn't mean it can't be revitalized. But add something substantial to the discussion and make sure the topic has discussion value!

BANNINGS:

Bannings are issued due to posters breaking the Terms of Use. Please take a few minutes to read over them, if you haven't done so before.

If you are banned, the mod will tell you why and if applicable, how long the ban is. Normal bans range from 1 day to 2 weeks. If you re-register, your new name will be banned immediately, and your temporary ban will become permanent. Permanent bans are mostly handed out to repeat offenders and trolls.

MODERATION:

The boards are moderated by the mods. We can: