Please note that since VALIS is a multi-interest board, the moderators of some of its sections may choose to modify the rules a little to suit their needs. If a moderator chooses do so, he/she will be expected to indicate that clearly in the appropriate forum. Notably, the Incinerator has very different rules, which will be posted shortly.
Also note that this topic will be closed, though the EZOp or the administrators may edit it at any time. If you have any complaints, or suggestions, please start a thread about it in the appropriate forum.
Rules for posting at VALIS.
1- No "spamming". If you wish to advertise your site or message board, you may do so in the threads provided for that purpose. Starting threads to copy material from other message boards (especially when no further commentary is provided) can be interpreted as "spamming" by a moderator. Starting threads just to post links to other threads at VALIS, or any other board, can also be interpreted as "spamming". The administration and staff at VALIS reserve the right to decide when a topic can be considered as "spam", and to act accordingly.
2- Do not "flame", insult, or post ad hominem attacks on other posters in your posts or signature lines. No moderator may change that rule in any other forum. Please note that attacking an idea is not attacking a person. This rule does not exist in The Incinerator.
3- Do not use language that is too "sexually explicit" in your posts or signature lines. This rule does not exist in The Incinerator, The Devil's Kitchen, or The Scriptorium.
4- Do not duplicate threads/posts on purpose. Also avoid starting too many threads on the same topic.
5- No threats of hacking, or in other way damaging this message board.
6- Keep topics in the appropriate sections. Administrators and moderators may choose to move a thread at any time.
7- Do not post pictures with pornographic materials. In The Devil's Kitchen (and in some cases, The Incinerator), you may post a link to such material, but you must include an explicit, strong warning. We reserve the right to remove such a link.
8- Do not ignore a warning from the EZOp, an administrator, or a moderator.
9- Do not break the EZBoards Terms of Use.
10- Strong criticisms about this board, its administration, or its staff ought to be posted in The Incinerator.
Things you should know.
1- The EZOp and administrators are the only people who may ban posters.
2- The EZOp and administrators reserve the right to ban anyone. Don't worry; they will not do it without reason.
3-The EZOp, the administrators, and all moderators have their titles in their "custom tags" (if you don't know what that is, yours is probably "Registered User").
4-The EZOp or the administrators may take action in any forum. A moderator may only act as such in his/her forum/fora.
5- The EZOp, the administrators, and all moderators reserve the right to edit, move, or delete any post that breaks VALIS or forum rules.
6- The EZOp, the administrators, and all moderators may also edit posts to fix code problems, edit the size of overly large text, signatures, or pictures. They may edit large blank spaces, or anything that alters the format of the boards. They may edit/remove content that violates either copyright laws, or EZBoards Terms of Use. They may not remove or alter the content of a post that does not break VALIS or forum rules. They may, however, edit the title of a thread at any time.
Strong suggestions. These are not rules, per-se, but you really ought to consider them, and we reserve the right to take action in extreme cases.
1- Avoid large signatures. Avoid animated signatures.
2- Avoid typing entire posts in "ALL CAPS".
3- Avoid using too much vulgar language outside The Incinerator or The Devil's Kitchen.
The administration of VALIS can be reached via e-mail at VALISadmin@philipkdick.com
These rules were originally posted on August 10th, 2002. They obviously do not apply to anything that may have happened before then.
Also note that this topic will be closed, though the EZOp or the administrators may edit it at any time. If you have any complaints, or suggestions, please start a thread about it in the appropriate forum.
Rules for posting at VALIS.
1- No "spamming". If you wish to advertise your site or message board, you may do so in the threads provided for that purpose. Starting threads to copy material from other message boards (especially when no further commentary is provided) can be interpreted as "spamming" by a moderator. Starting threads just to post links to other threads at VALIS, or any other board, can also be interpreted as "spamming". The administration and staff at VALIS reserve the right to decide when a topic can be considered as "spam", and to act accordingly.
2- Do not "flame", insult, or post ad hominem attacks on other posters in your posts or signature lines. No moderator may change that rule in any other forum. Please note that attacking an idea is not attacking a person. This rule does not exist in The Incinerator.
3- Do not use language that is too "sexually explicit" in your posts or signature lines. This rule does not exist in The Incinerator, The Devil's Kitchen, or The Scriptorium.
4- Do not duplicate threads/posts on purpose. Also avoid starting too many threads on the same topic.
5- No threats of hacking, or in other way damaging this message board.
6- Keep topics in the appropriate sections. Administrators and moderators may choose to move a thread at any time.
7- Do not post pictures with pornographic materials. In The Devil's Kitchen (and in some cases, The Incinerator), you may post a link to such material, but you must include an explicit, strong warning. We reserve the right to remove such a link.
8- Do not ignore a warning from the EZOp, an administrator, or a moderator.
9- Do not break the EZBoards Terms of Use.
10- Strong criticisms about this board, its administration, or its staff ought to be posted in The Incinerator.
Things you should know.
1- The EZOp and administrators are the only people who may ban posters.
2- The EZOp and administrators reserve the right to ban anyone. Don't worry; they will not do it without reason.
3-The EZOp, the administrators, and all moderators have their titles in their "custom tags" (if you don't know what that is, yours is probably "Registered User").
4-The EZOp or the administrators may take action in any forum. A moderator may only act as such in his/her forum/fora.
5- The EZOp, the administrators, and all moderators reserve the right to edit, move, or delete any post that breaks VALIS or forum rules.
6- The EZOp, the administrators, and all moderators may also edit posts to fix code problems, edit the size of overly large text, signatures, or pictures. They may edit large blank spaces, or anything that alters the format of the boards. They may edit/remove content that violates either copyright laws, or EZBoards Terms of Use. They may not remove or alter the content of a post that does not break VALIS or forum rules. They may, however, edit the title of a thread at any time.
Strong suggestions. These are not rules, per-se, but you really ought to consider them, and we reserve the right to take action in extreme cases.
1- Avoid large signatures. Avoid animated signatures.
2- Avoid typing entire posts in "ALL CAPS".
3- Avoid using too much vulgar language outside The Incinerator or The Devil's Kitchen.
The administration of VALIS can be reached via e-mail at VALISadmin@philipkdick.com
These rules were originally posted on August 10th, 2002. They obviously do not apply to anything that may have happened before then.
