The Official Rules *OLD*

[Alex, the First Guardsman]

Here are the basic rules for posting on the T3GM ChatBoards (We will always give 1 warning for violations, but on the next, you will be frozen (banned) or your account will be deleted. *= No Warning.) *UPDATE* Notice rules #4, 8 and 12 have been deleted. You can now bump topics, reply "yeah, I agree/disagree", reply to month+-old topics, AND Rule #19 has been updated to better suit the running of our boards court system. Also, NEW RULE: #6.:



1. Do not disrespect the MODs or Admins in any way at all.*

2. Do not SPAM or reply to SPAM saying that the aforementioned post was SPAM, use the button to alert a MOD or Admin about the post. Do not abuse the Report button though.

3. Do not ask questions that have already been asked or that are answered on the site or in an FAQ on the forums.

4. Do not Double/Triple/Quadruple/Quintuple etc. Post. There is an Edit button that allows you to add to or change what you posted. UPDATE:This means that you can't post twice even if you change the message in the post

5. Do not have any posts containing useless smilies (like just having a few dozen random :[/color]s around).

6. Do not flame anyone, start a flame war, or smack type. (We've had to put up this rule because of so many Mac vs. Windows flame war posts.)

7. Do not make posts that are just questions in the topic and no text in the actual thread.

8. Do not question the MODs/Admins way of things. If you have concerns about how certain MODs are working, PM/E-Mail GymMasterAlex or GymMasterPatrick.

9. Do not ask for downloadable things such as music, videos, screenshots, etc., we will post them for you.

10. Do not make clone accounts of yourself and post with those accounts, they will be frozen, as well as yours.*

11. Do not post about asking why other users have been frozen or not, they aren't frozen without them being guilty.*

12. Do not post a thread in the wrong section, check before posting.

13. You will be banned if you have not attended a Court hearing in the correct amount of time given. If you were on the site and did not check your PMs, this is no excuse. If you are out of town, please PM the Admin or GymMasterPatrick explaining that you can not attend. If you have access to a computer (with Internet)at the set time of the hearing on that trip, PLEASE try to attend.

14. Do not give your account to a frozen user, the offense is freeze-able.*

15. No sexual abuse, dirty language or anything that breaks a law will be tolerated on this site.*

16. Everyone has a right to an opinion, so don't make fun of anyone's opinion. This does not give the MODS/Admin the power to freeze someone for making an opinion about the staff or rules.UPDATE: Also, everyone has a right to religion, so don't make fun of someone over their religion.

17. Don't make a thread that nobody wants to read or can't be responded to such as "Hi, I'm new," or "I like games".

18. Everyone has the freedom of speech, so don't tell anyone not to post something, as long as the text doesn't violate a former rule. (This includes religious posts.)

19. When a Member has been given the 3 warnings, they will be given a Tree Court Hearing IF there is anyone who disagrees with the decision of the Mod who convicted them. If they are Banned, the decision is FINAL, you cannot protect anyone after they are banned.

20. Do not post for the sole purpose of Advertising, this includes sites that are obscene, and sites that belong to the person posting. If you benefit in ANY way, meaning you get more members, you make money, or you get a reward of some sort, this is counted as advertisement.

21. From now on, The rules for each Individual Thread will be posted in a new section in the MUST READS section on this board. This will state the Sub-Rules for each thread.This will help to keep each board in order for the boards creator. ALL RULES STATED IN THIS POST STILL APPLY, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

22. Being part of the ChatBoards area is a privilege, not a right, so you must obey all the rules of this site or you will be punished. UPDATE: This does NOT conflict with rules #18, and #20, so freedom of speech, and opinion are given to each member, and therefore, are NOT privileges.

[General Zanthor]

Gym Master Alex

I Agree with the rules especially the one about the fair trial because if someone does something considered wrong then they don't need to get banned for one persons opinion there needs to be a trial and vote/poll

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[Guardsman Patrick]

I second that remark, and I would like to add that #8 is very questionable.

[Alex, the First Guardsman]

UPDATE: Rule #8 has been deleted, because now that I look back on it, it has been broken WAAY too many times. Thanks for the pointer, Pat.

I would also like to request that ther be no more posting here, except for rule editing/questions. Thank you.

~GymMasterAlex

[Guardsman Patrick]

Rule #4 has been updated and more clarified for a clearer understanding for people who didn't quite understand before

[Alex, the First Guardsman]

Thanks for the pointer, Pat.

[Guardsman Patrick]

I am adding a new Rule, It will be rule #21 on the list because the Site is a priviledge rule is ALWAYS the final rule stated.

Also, I have deleted rule 13 and replaced it because rule #6 was redundant and was the same as 13. UPDATE!!! Rule #19 has been changed. We have had trouble with people attending Tree court, so we have implamented this rule

[Guardsman Patrick]

Official T3GM Site Rules
Written and constructed by the T3GM Site Admins

Any and all rule breakers will be given two warnings, unless the rule that is broken has a star (*) at the end of the rule. Ones with a star (*) will not have warnings; anyone who breaks them will be banned immediately. There will also be a time stated to the side for how long each banning would last. If the time says Frozen, you will be deleted from the site entirely.

1. Do not disrespect the T3GM site Admins or Mods. * 14 day banning

2. Do not abuse, sexually harass, or cuss at anyone, this also includes anything that might break a law. * 14 day banning

3. Do not flame (fight with), start flame wars, or smack type anyone. If you do not start it, but keep it going by responding, you will suffer the consequences as well. * 7 day banning

4. Do not give your account to a frozen or banned member. * Frozen

5. Do not make multiple accounts for yourself. * Frozen

6. Do not violate someone’s right to an opinion. This includes religion, computer type, favorite shows, things they like, ECT. 5 day banning

7. Do not question the T3GM site Admins or Mods way of things. If you have a complaint, PM or Email one of the Admins. This does not mean that you cannot voice your opinion, but rather you shouldn’t publicly criticize. 3 day banning

8. Do not violate anyone’s freedom of speech, meaning you can’t say somebody can’t say something. 5 day banning

9. Do not make threads that are Spam, and do not respond to Spam topics. Report Spam threads to an Admin or Mod. If you don’t know, ask yourself if anyone would actually like to post to it. 3 day banning

10. Do not double, triple, quadruple, quintuple, ECT post. This is what the modify button in the top right hand corner of your post is used for. 3 day banning

11. If you make a thread that is a poll, put text in the first post, don’t leave it blank. 3 day banning

12. Do not ask for downloadable, music or ROMs. They will not be given. If you give them the information on the site, you will be punished as well. 5 day banning

13. Do not try to protect a banned user; they will not be banned unless they are guilty of doing it. 3 day banning

14. Do not post a thread in the wrong section of the boards. Check before posting. 3 day banning

15. Do not post for the sole purpose of advertising. This includes obscene, abusive or dangerous sites. There is an exception for sites that are affiliated with T3GM. 5 day banning

16. Do not post to topics in the Old sections for each board. I put them there so they wouldn't be posted to. If you liked to topic, start it back up again, but don't post to the old ones. 2 day banning

Try to stay on topic on all the boards. I am working hard to rework the whole chatboard to make it an overall better experience. If you would like to make a new subject, simply create a new Thread.

Being part of this ChatBoards area is a privilege, not a right. You must obey each and every rule mentioned here. If you cannot follow these rules, please delete your account.

Tree court
The Court System of the T3GM Site

Tree court hearings will only be held if:

· Someone on the Boards objects to the accusation of a person on the board before their sentence ends.

· If the person feels that the banning is unfair and one of the two Admins agrees with the persons argument

· If the person can show convincing evidence that they did not do the rule breaking or that they did it for purposes that were intended to be good.

Tree court hearings will proceed as listed:

· Jury members will be selected from the Boards current members, none of which can be the person being tried, the person defending them, the person banning them or the person that is accusing them

· The persons status, or group, such as experienced member, or light soldier will be changed to Jury member, defendant, Defendant Protector, Defense Witness, Plaintiff, or Plaintiff witness, depending on the part they play in the court system.

· The hearing will be held in the Tree court section on the boards. The hearing number will be sent to everyone that is involved in the case. Enter the thread number that is listed in the tree court section. The hearing will proceed at the given time stated in the sent PM.

· The 2 sides of the case will be heard in turn and the jury will judge the 2 sides and vote guilty or innocent.

· The person will serve out their sentence if they are found guilty, and the person will go free if they are found innocent

Tree court hearing overruling

· If both of the Admins vote that the person is guilty, he or she will not receive a tree court hearing and will be sentenced to the fullest extent

· If both of the Admins vote that the person is innocent, he or she will go free without a tree court hearing

· If both of the Admins vote that the trial was unfair, the person will have to attend another tree court hearing

[Alex, the First Guardsman]

Also, I would like to add that this site isn't just a fairground where you can do anything you want. We DO have rules and we expect you to follow them. As Pat said: "Being a part of this site is a priveledge, not a right."

[Guardsman Patrick]

Rule 16 added on September 21, '06

Basically it says don't post to things in the old sections.