New Forum Feature and Rules (IMPORTANT)

[TheHolo.Net]

Topic tags in the OOC forum

Topic tags have been added as an option when creating a new thread in the OOC forum, in the form of a drop down list. These tags are to help people find topics of interest to them. Topics that fit into any of the categories mentioned but not tagged, are subject to have their first post modified by a staff member so that the topic can be easily identified.

The Tags and their definitions

[NSP] = No Spam Request. (no hijacking)
[RP] = Role-Play discussions. (no hijacking)
<nobr>[LIMG] = Large Image(s) included. (1 or more comprising more than 30KB)</nobr>[IMG] = Image inculded. (30 KB or less)
[MUS] = Music file included.
[XLNK] = External link included.
[QUIZ] = Quiz or questionnaire included.
[INFO] = Informative topic.
[HELP] = Help request or offering.
[HIJK] = Thread Hijacks welcome.
[SPAM] = No point of discussion. An advertisement or pointless topic.
[MOD] = Request Moderator assistance. (false alarms NOT appreciated)
[GEN] = General Discussion. No other tag applies.

Using the tags

As shown in the included inline image, you can select the tag when starting a new thread, or when editing the first post in a thread. The selection list is located just above where you input the subject line of a new topic.
<img src=http://thesithempire.clanpages.com/topictags.gif>

Tag Rules/OOC Forum Rules

-People who hijack/flood threads tagged with [NSP] or [RP] get one warning and then are banned from OOC if the warnings are not heeded. This also applies to those who post in one of the threads tagged as stated previously with NO relevance to the topic IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM. Not someone talking about something vaguely relevant. Just those with NO relevance.

-Use of topic tags is not required but is recommended for ease of navigation of this forum for all members. They are highly recommended for topics of the [NSP] or [RP] types.

-The [SPAM] and [HIJK] tags are not there to endorse Poscount++ behavior. Posting for no other reason than to increase your post count will result in a loss of your post count by having it set to zero.

-SWFans.Net staff members may assign your topic a tag if one applies.

-People rearranging swear words so they can be used are not acceptable. If they're filtered, the word is banned, no matter how pretty it looks. One warning and then banning from OOC will follow.

-One on one conversations that could be discussed in an Instant Messanger application or Private Messages will be closed.

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Please feel free to add your input in regards to this new feature. Adding new tags or modifying existing tags is possible. Comments are welcome, but as this topic's tag states, spamming or hijacking is not.

Happy posting. :)

[TheHolo.Net]

I assigned tags to a couple of the recent topics to show their use. :)

[Elena Van Derveld]

Does this mean now that people are allowed to post topics with no relevance what so ever and not get cautioned because of it, so long as they use the [SPAM] tag?

[TheHolo.Net]

Originally posted by SWFans.Net
-The [SPAM] and [HIJK] tags are not there to endorse Poscount++ behavior. Posting for no other reason than to increase your post count will result in a loss of your post count by having it set to zero.It could fall into that, though if that action does not curtail the issue then we fall back on the standard FAQ in regards to excessive spamming and banning. :)

[TheHolo.Net]

The spam section in the general FAQ is as follows:
Q: What is 'spam'?
A: Spam is where a poster posts multiple messages for no good reason, usually to increase their number of posts or to annoy other members. Spamming is not tolerated and can result in the banning of the member responsible. Also be aware that a member's post totals can easily be edited by the administration, and as such anyone caught spamming may also have their post total either reduced or removed completely. Spam sent within private messages can also be a reason for banning as it is not welcome by the members of this community. If you receive spam via a private message, please forward it to a staff member for disciplinary action.

[TheHolo.Net]

Two new tags have been added:

[INFO] Informative topic.
[HELP] Help request or offering.

[TheHolo.Net]

Another new tag has been added.

[MOD] Request Moderator assistance. (false alarms NOT appreciated)

I am currently working on implementing a tag definition key (pop up window), which is already available when starting new topics or editing the first post of a topic while using the AOTC - Geonosis style.

[TheHolo.Net]

The "Topic Tag Definition Key" is now available in all SWFans.Net Forums styles. :)

[TheHolo.Net]

Okay, one last tag. And I think we have everything covered now.

[GEN] = General Discussion. No other tag applies.