Site Rules

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-This site was created for the general public. Please refrain from posting vulgar responses, drug-related topics, nudity, #*!./@, and explicit content. Such contact hidden in spoiler tags and hyperlinks is not allowed as well.

-Problems with the board structure, management, or members within the forum should be handled with the staff only in the Site Suggestion and Faults. Please do not take problems into your own hands. To reduce spam within posts please have it out in The Argument Lounge. Such spam and member issues would result in infractions of one or both parties depending on the situation.

-Problems with the board management / staff should be admitted to any Administrator, or Global Moderator.
 Please refrain from posting problems in public, as these threads will be removed. Either contact the mod directly, or create a support claim. All Administrators are open to Private Messages for these types of problems.

-This is an English-speaking forum. All messages, posts, titles, and content must be in English.

-Mini-modding is not tolerated to a certain condition. Saying wrong section is aloud, but  saying "Your going to get banned" is not aloud.

-These are board-wide rules that are followed at all times. But also note that various sections contain additional guidelines. Those rules are also enforced, and should be followed accordingly.


Warning System

-The warning system is based on a set amount of points. These points are only viewable by the administration. These points do not expire. Various offenses accumulated for a set number of points, however may be altered depending on the level of offense:

10 Points = 3 day suspension

20 Points = 2 week suspension

30 Points = 1 month suspension

40 Points = Permanent ban

(The current point amounts could be changed at any time)


Infractions are a result disobeying the rules.

Disagreements should be discussed within the Talk To Staff section only. Please note, disrespectful responses can result in further infractions.


Posting Guidelines

-Topic titles must be valid to your problem. Please refrain from posting "ChEcK tHiS OuT!!1!" or use of all caps.

-Responses to members must ensure respect. Disrespect may result in a warning or a ban depending on the offense. Please utalize the report system or notify a local moderator or another staff member.

-Content in posts / topics / responses must not contain (but is not limited to): Flaming, Sexual Harassment, One-Liner responses ("+1", "lol", or use of emotion), evading the word censor, Selling of unapproved accounts, Advertising (without approval), All caps or random use of caps, Racism, Sexism (or any form of hate crime), excessive typing (ex. "LOOOOOOOOOOO") which results in breaking the forum skin width.

-Spam posts are not tolerated. Content considered spam are as listed, but not limited to: internet meme's, photo meme's, spam advertising, trolling, etc... This rule is also enforced for PM's.

-Flaming or provoking of members in public is not tolerated. PM conversations are private for that matter. InsaneGaming is not liable of arguments taken place outside the forum such as AIM, Facebook, Skype, etc...

-Posts need to be legible to help members to understand. Please practice the use of proper grammar. Do not insult members based on grammar as it steers away from the topic and causes problems. If you notice a post has very bad grammar rendering it almost unreadable, please notify a moderator to fix it if possible.

-Personal information posted in general, as well as false impersonations, illegal content, or selling of a person confidential or personal information can and may result in a permanent ban.

-Refrain from quoting large posts. Please maintain the amount of text and/or media (including images) that you include in your quote to a small quantity to avoid the thread's presentation and performance from suffering.


Profile & Signature

-Avatars are restricted to 65 pixels by 65 pixels & 50kb in file size although HTML will resize it.

-Staff icons, symbols, or images are prohibited. All avatars must be distinct from ones currently in use by a staff members to refrain from possible confusion or impersonation.

-Signatures are restricted to 500 pixels by 200 pixels, max. Only 1 image + 3 userbars are allowed in the signature space. (This may be changes soon)

-Unapproved advertising, or links to sites containing illegal activity or referrals are prohibited.

-Prohibited content for both avatars are signatures are, but is not limited to: Graphical or explicit content, Advertisement/Referrals, Sexual content, any forum or Media (with the use of MEDIA tags).

-Animated avatars & signatures are limited to premium members only.

-Custom member or user titles must not contain 3rd party links, advertisements, large symbols, or explicit content.