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[Michael 290]

So... you decided to join hyrule.net? Here is some helpful information that will get you on your feet!

FORUM RULES

1) NO FLAMING

Flaming other members is NOT allowed. This rule applies to all forums except: The Wild West.

2) Off Topic

When posting in a topic you must remain on topic. If the topic is about cats don't talk about anything else but cats. You can talk about other stuff if it's related to cats (ex. cat toys). This rule applies to all forums.

3) Pointless Threads

Pointless threads is a form of spam and wastes space and is annoying. This rule applies to all forums except: The Wild West.

4) Backseat Moderating

Hyrule.net has a selected group of moderators to do the job. If you are not a moderator there is no need for you to try and take action, the best and only thing you should do in cases that require a moderator is report the post if it is breaking the rules or contact them if it's a question and a moderator has not yet gotten there. This rule applies to all forums except: Role-Playing with the exception of role-playing.

5) RESPECT

Treat everyone like you would want to be treated. If you cannot respect anyone how can you respect yourself. This rule applies to all forums except: Fan Forums (Fan Fiction, Fan Art) with the exception of Criticism.

6) SIGNATURE SIZES

There is a maximum of six lines of text. You can have as many images as you like, as long as they fit size requirements cumulatively - multiple images must be smaller than 575x200 pixels each.

* Font size for text cannot exceed size=4 (size=2 is the default)

* Maximum width for banner/images = 700 pixels

* Maximum height for banner/images = 300 pixels

* Banners/images cannot contain profane, racist or sexually explicit material

* You can have one QUOTE tag in your signature

This rule applies to all forums.

(You can right-click an image and hit "properties" to figure out width, height, and size.)

7) TOPIC TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS

Topic Titles and descriptions must be related to the content of the thread. Do not put READ ME, same with descriptions. This rule applies to all forums.

8) TEXT COLORS

The only time you are allowed to use colored text is if you are highlighting areas of text in your post. This does not include your whole post. This rule applies to all forums.

9) QUOTING

You are not allowed to quote a topic starter's post, the post directly above yours, or images. The only time you may quote the immediate above post is if you are quoting multiple people. This rule applies to all forums.

10) Minimum Post Limit

There is no minimum character post limit, you although MUST make your post related to the topic, do not make them short like "hello". You may be warned if you are caught "spamming" with short irrelevant posts. This rule applies to all forums except: Role-Playing.

11) Content

All and any profane content will be deleted and the poster WILL be warned with no friendly warning. Links to illegal roms in any way is strictly prohibited and will result in content removal and a friendly warning.

12) EMOTICONS

Emoticons are perfectly fine, but do not blatantly spam them, either in single or multiple posts. Violating posts will be altered by a mod and the user warned if repeat violations occur.

All of these basically require common sense, so make sure you show some.

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CHAT RULES

1) FLOODING

Our chat bots automatically kick anyone who violates our four lines/five second quota. Anyone who tries to bypass this will be kicked by any moderators present.

2) PERSONAL INFORMATION

Give out personal information at your own discretion. Be wary of who it is you are giving something such as phone numbers or addresses to.

3) CAPS LOCK

Repeated use of caps lock will result in getting kicked. Use caps lock sparingly.

4) BOT ABUSE

Our chat bots (Zelda and Midna) were programmed with some commands for quick amusement (ie, Spin the Bottle, weather reports), but repeatedly entering in those commands will result in getting kicked by any moderator present.

More information and help can be received from the help forum.

Thank you for joining Hyrule.net!