Rule Addition 6/27/10

[mindfrost82]

Due to some of the recent events happening on the site, we've felt the need to add a new rule to the site, effective immediately.

The rule is:

8 ) Internet Vigilantism or "Baiting" will not be Tolerated to Users (Zero Tolerance Rule*)

Although we appreciate users working to commit themselves and help our site advance, this NEVER will allow any users, whether he is a first day visitor, OR a four year veteran, to take the rules into his own hands, known as "Internet Vigilantism".

Users who tell other users to follow the rules, make demands to other users in regards to the rules, or take sides in regards to rules, whereas they are trying to assert themselves to other users (of whom they are equals to) will be reprimended.

We maintain a team of moderators and other staff to ensure our site is clean and rules are followed, please remember this! Use the Report system, like any other user, in order to notify other users of their actions, DO NOT take it into your own hands!

In addition to the problem of Internet Vigilantism, "Baiting" will also be not permitted. "Baiting" is when you flame, or insult a user for committing a certain action, only in order to continue flaming him or begin an argument. Being an antagonist and trying to start fights with users, especially new users, won't be tolerated here. ALL Users, whether or not VIPs, News Wriers, or just members, are equals, and are to be treated as such.

We've also added some more information to what defines a zero tolerance rule:

*Zero-Tolerance Rules
These rules will result in a PM warning upon the first witness of their action, and a permanent ban WILL be issued upon the second act of it within thirty days of it first occuring. This also applies to breaking other rules on a frequent occasion within a thirty day period