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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: ptoing on September 26, 2006, 11:31:12 am

Title: The General Rules!
Post by: ptoing on September 26, 2006, 11:31:12 am
I.) Pixelation Rules

Rule 1: Treat everyone with respect.

As it was and as it always shall be: Don't be an ass!

Do not attack people with your comments. Misunderstandings will be solved in a civil manner, and tolerance for sarcasm is a given on the internet. But if moderators judge your behaviour to be indicative of malice, you will be warned to stop, and possibly make amends. Failure to do so repeatedly will result to banning.

Rule 2: Art theft and fraud is prohibited.
In cases where it's clear there is theft or fraudulent behavior, a permanent ban will be issued.

Rule 2.1: Advertising Web3, NFT, and blockchain projects and jobs is prohibited.
Due to the rampant fraud in the Web3/NFT/blockchain spaces, we cannot allow advertising of these projects nor job listings concerning these projects.

However, discussion of Web3/NFT/blockchain is acceptable as long as it does not endorse any projects and is topical to pixel art. It would be acceptable to have an informative thread about the shortcomings of Web3 or discussing ways the technology could be improved for artists.

Rule 3: Stay on topic.

Off-topic respite from critiquing is catered for in the same-titled thread on the General forum. If a topic seems to be hampered and derailed consistently by OT discussion, users will be warned, topics split or even locked, depending on the degree of damage done.

Rule 4: Do not post illegal or inappropriate content.

Refrain from posting any content that is not safe for work (excluding artistic nudity with proper content warnings) or illegal in the United States. Posting spam/phishing links, porn, wares, shock content, pirated content, or any similar items is forbidden in any form, be it directly or by link, and may be subject to permanent ban.

Rule 5: Use content tags/warnings for sensitive content.

If your thread contains an element of nudity, violence, or other sensitive content note it in the title.

Please use the format of "[element] Thread Title"
Ex. "[Nudity] Figure Drawing Study"

You may also place sensitive content under a descriptive spoiler tag like so:
Code: (Spoiler Tag) [Select]
[spoiler=Nudity]Your figure drawing study here.[/spoiler]
Your figure drawing study here.

If you don't properly tag sensitive content, a moderator might edit your post to hide the content appropriately.

Rule 6: No Rants.

If you have an issue with the forum or the management, bring it to their attention in a private message, or on the OT thread. Do not start threads to vent or otherwise provoke.

Rule 7: Signature, Avatar, & Username restrictions

The maximum allowed size for a signature is 400x64 pixels, DON'T make it bigger or an admin will remove it, repeated noncompliance can result in getting strikes. Keep avatars, signatures, and usernames appropriate. Also refrain from making your signature or avatar overly animated in an annoying way, flashing lights, the likes. This in the end goes down to common sense, but if you don't seem to have it, admins might remove your signature and or avatar and maybe even prevent you from changing it again.

Please use [nozoom] instead of [img] if you want to bind an image to a link.

II.) General things to keep in mind

Please Note:

The severity of an offense is usually worth one strike on your record. Three strikes and you're out for good. Strikes wear off like karma as you do right and time passes. However, ripping artwork or severe cases of being an unrepentant asshole might merit a direct ban early and tidily. The strike system is there for those that step over the rules partly by mistake, or at least show they're willing to make amends. Obvious trolls and rippers will be ejected from the premises with not so much as a second thought. 

These are the rules. Please keep them in mind. What follows is Etiquette, which isn't enforced as directly, but will be reminded to people as needed. Severe breaches of Etiquette might warrant Strikes. The following suggestions make Pixelation the forum it is and hopefully will remain to be.

When critiquing, remember:


When posting art, remember:


Keep in mind common sense:

Don't double-post. Do not spam. Do not excessively swear. Don't overuse smileys (even though they're new and we all love them) Do not run with scissors.
Also, by registering an account you agree you are to log in at least twice per week for the next 5 years in fear of legal action by our crack team of lawyers.

Have fun :)