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Tempest
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 17, 2003 11:02 pm Reply with quote
1b) Topic titles (subjects) must be descriptive of the topic. Creation of "bait" subjects is not permited.

In other words, I don't want to see any more topics like the following (real) examples:

What's the differentives??
WOOO! And there was rejoicing from all!
DEAR GOD!!!



I'd also like to request some form of punctuation. Your posts don't have to be perfect, I don't expect you to put the kind of care into a discussion here that you would put into an English lit paper. But for Cthulu's sake, at least use capitals and periods!

PS:
Read the rules -C


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Sleepy



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 17, 2003 11:23 pm Reply with quote
Woo, finally! I'm so glad you posted, Tempest. I mean, I haven't been here that long, and I've probably said some stupid things, but at least I try with the punctuation and correct English.

Also, I'm really tired of people posting topics asking about a show or a character that the answer could easily be found by just searching for it a little. I know, some answers can't be found, but surely you can figure out the difference, huh?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2003 2:15 am Reply with quote
Oh good. I was hoping someone would address this. It's really getting hard to read certain newbies' posts. Lack of grammar skills is also on the rise, but hey, I'll take readability with punctuation over the Queen's English any day.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2003 3:34 am Reply with quote
Tempest wrote:
But for Cthulu's sake, at least use capitals and periods!


to quote a favorite from bash.org:
<pHluid-> the shift key is for noobs

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2003 11:31 am Reply with quote
yes, honestly, capital letters are not needed to read a post. but of course punctuation and NON-l337 words are a must.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2003 1:44 pm Reply with quote
Speaking of rules

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2) Signatures should be no more than 5 lines long. Images in signatures are permitted but should be no more than 45 pixels in height (75% of a banner) and 300 pixels in width. Sigs should never be the majority of a post. If your signature is longer than your post disable it.


A lot of people seem to be ignoring this one.

I think I'm willing to ignore the 45 pixel part, provided the images are disabled for short posts. But if people fail to do that, I'll enforce the 45 pixel rule selectively.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2003 9:58 pm Reply with quote
Now lets see how many people will actually follow this rule. I have a feeling we're going to keep getting the same "Wut iz da best anime?" threads... -_-
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 20, 2003 12:03 pm Reply with quote
hehe, sorry I did not notice that rule about the sigs Anime hyper I figured it was probably directed towards me, even if not, I made a new sig, much smaller, although it is a little larger than the 45 height... i think it's small enough though... if not just tell me. Anime smile
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 21, 2003 6:38 am Reply with quote
Well thanks for these rules, but as you all know I am a new member, and I hope you give me a link to a rule thread or at least tell me the main rules so not to break it and then blame me, hope you all understand what I mean!

*Edited*

Well thanks, I got the rules thread, so no need for it, thanks and sorry for any bothering

Sincerly,
DLD
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2003 12:54 pm Reply with quote
DarkLordDragon wrote:
Well thanks for these rules, but as you all know I am a new member, and I hope you give me a link to a rule thread or at least tell me the main rules so not to break it and then blame me, hope you all understand what I mean!

*Edited*

Well thanks, I got the rules thread, so no need for it, thanks and sorry for any bothering

Sincerly,
DLD


I'm glad you were able to find the rule thread. But you should have already read them when you registered. They were displayed to you and you had to click "I agree" under them.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 22, 2003 3:35 pm Reply with quote
DarkLordDragon wrote:
Well thanks for these rules, but as you all know I am a new member, and I hope you give me a link to a rule thread or at least tell me the main rules so not to break it and then blame me, hope you all understand what I mean!


I'm glad you were able to find the rules thread. I'm also glad you agree to all those rules. So, you're welcome. While we're at it, let's talk about your signature, eh?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2003 6:17 am Reply with quote
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I'm glad you were able to find the rule thread. But you should have already read them when you registered. They were displayed to you and you had to click "I agree" under them.


Thanks man, yeah I found these rules but as you know every forums post their rules at a thread so wanted to know every rules man, anyway thanks alot... I will try to read the rules again to not fall in any mistake Wink

Quote:
I'm glad you were able to find the rules thread. I'm also glad you agree to all those rules. So, you're welcome. While we're at it, let's talk about your signature, eh?


Why not agree! since it's easy to follow, anyway thanks for greetings and what you want to talk about the signature, is it big or something !? Sad hope to enjoy my stay with ya guys
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2003 6:21 am Reply with quote
DarkLordDragon wrote:
Why not agree! since it's easy to follow, anyway thanks for greetings and what you want to talk about the signature, is it big or something !? :( hope to enjoy my stay with ya guys


See rule #2.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2003 6:24 am Reply with quote
Cookie wrote:
DarkLordDragon wrote:
Why not agree! since it's easy to follow, anyway thanks for greetings and what you want to talk about the signature, is it big or something !? Sad hope to enjoy my stay with ya guys


See rule #2.


Ok I am going to read the rules as I said, so please guys just give me time, I will change my sig... So just give me a time

Edited: Ok I have finished reading the rules, and I have changed my signature... Hope it's ok now and if I have ever break any rules or anything like this, hope if you inform me on what wrong I did and I would be glad to go over and avoid mistakes again,

To Cookie: Well I am sorry to say that and I know you will take a bad idea about me but anyway I guess your avatar is a bit larger then what it should be, as you know the maximum size should 80x80 pix! but yours are more than 120 pix! I wont be asking why yours is so big because I have no right to talk to the editer of ANN and tell him because he already knows these stuff... Well I am sorry for bothering my dear friend and thanks again for helping me out Wink

Thanks again and hope I enjoy my stay with ya guys...

Sincerly,
DLD
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2003 7:53 am Reply with quote
DarkLordDragon wrote:
yours are more than 120 pix!


hm.

ya know, i don't think anyone ever pointed that out before. heh.

of course, i _am_ super-special.. but i'll be nice and make my avatar fit the allocated space too. it's about time to get a new one anyway.
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