About/Forum Rules

Welcome to the B.P.GamingPlanet Forums! I'm the owner of the site.Go ahead and post to you heart's content, just make sure you follow these few simple rules:

1) Spam: The following will be considered as spam.
- One/two word posts where not appropriate, this may include one word lists.
- Double posting, that’s what the edit button is for. Exceptions will apply for contributors guide/review updates or if over 24 hours has passed since your last post (like with GFX gallery updates) and staff announcements.
- Going off topic, sure the occasional off-topic posts are allowed, but try to relate back to the subject matter as much as possible.
- Duplicate topics, check to see if a topic already exists for your possible subject matter.
- Flooding, posting of thoughtless generic messages in a number of topics in just minutes.(We may be more lenient depending on what the post contain in the spam section)

*Note: The Spam section will be more lenient on rules,but there are rules to follow either way.

2) Trolling And Flaiming: Trolling is the usage of posts that are designed to provoke another member to make an irrational and emotional reply, which can be a result of but not limited to the following:
- Harassing a member with comments that clearly upset them despite being informed not to in the first place.
- Blatant disrespect to ones opinion.
- An attack on the members’ religious belief, sex, race, sexual preference.
- Flaming is a direct assault towards another member, usage of any hostile &/or profane comments towards another member will be deemed as flaming.
- Making fun of anothers race.

*Note: The Spam section will be more lenient on rules,but there are rules to follow either way.

3) Advertising: You are allowed to advertise websites via your signature or in the "Websites" box in the User Control Panel only. Making posts or topics solely to advertise another site is strictly not allowed. Signature advertisements must not contain links to any sites promoting illegal activity or contain any 17+ content. Scam advertisements will also not be allowed, keep the ad as honest as possible.

4) Other Rules & Guidelines: Please also refrain from the following:
- Discussion on how to obtain or access any illegal activities such as pirating video games, movies, software etc is not allowed.
- Posting any inappropriate or vulgar content on the site, either by text or imagery. This includes but is not limited to revealing sexual images or sexual content, excessive gore, decapitated heads etc.
- Usage of multiple accounts to circumvent a ban/suspension,an example of this would be to simply make your own topics look more popular by continually posting in them with your own accounts.
- Any other behavior that is considered disruptive to the tranquility of the forum, such as *but not limited to* any immature or unnecessary attacks at the staff or forum in general.
- Please no quote pyramids,they slow down computers including mine!
- NO POSTS IN ALL CAPS PLEASE!
- No impersonating other members, especially me!
- No posting another member's personal information such as name, address. etc. You can post yours if you REALLY want to but it's your responsibility.
- No raising dead topics older than a month, unless the topic is a showcase,debate or a topic I've made that hasn't been locked.
- Don't post topics or private message the admins asking for Modship,because you will most likely not even get the chance for asking!
- Dont like a topic or user,ignore it or him/her!
- No Annoying Officials about something over and over ( Dont ask the same thing even though you got an answer )
- Don't post flashy animated pictures than can cause seizures
- DO NOT POST IN A BOT TOPIC. (Meaning suspicious looking topics made by forum bots that probably contain graphic material or malicious hyperlinks)
- No racist jokes or comments!!!

5) Age Limit: As any other Forum there is an age limit, anyone under 13 cannot join.
If any of the administrators find out you will be banned on the spot!
The age limit however will be more lenient on only those who act over there age.
With that being said,if you are under the age limit but act over it then you can stay,but we will be watching you!

6)Moderators Actions: If you are uncertain as to why a certain moderator action took place regarding any of your content on the forum please PM the moderator your concern, if you believe the treatment is unjust please forward your concerns and any evidence to support your claim directly to an Admin, from there any necessary action will be taken.

7)Groups: For those who would like to join a certain group,you must apply for it under the tab on the header named Groups.

*Note: Should any rule changes be necessary they will be discussed and agreed upon privately between the staff team, and any changes will be announced in the News section.

NEW RULE:

Regarding Name Changes: From this point on, no name changes will be accepted if they are mocking/mimicing/showing fanship or adoration of another user.

Regarding Rule Suggestions: Go to the Suggestions section and make your request. (Self explanatory, but whatever)

That is all.