1. Do not flame other users. Flaming is when you treat another user in a disrespectful way.

2. Double posting (posting twice in a row) is not allowed. When you post something right after another post of yours, it is considered a double posting. Also, you can double post in portfolio threads, but only to bump them back to the first page. If it's still on the first page, you can't bump it.

3. Do not bump old threads. Making active an old thread (anything over 2 weeks) is considered bump. Exception: You can bump pinned threads and portfolio threads.

4. Do not spam. Off-topic posts or already-answered questions will be considered spam. Also anything

5. Each forum has a specific purpose. Before posting a new thread, check that you are posting in the correct forum. Also before you write a topic or even reply to one, read the guidelines of the section so you know what its for.

6. Before asking something, make sure that your question has been answered by using the SEARCH OPTION at the top of the page.

7. DO NOT BEG. It is hard to help someone who constantly begs for assistance.

8. Do not continue a topic in another one. Stick to the thread where you started the topic.

9. No sex/racial/religious/social/political discrimination of any kind.

10. No sexual/pornographic discussions or image use.

11. No illegal/piracy discussions.

12. Maximum Avatar size is 120x120, maximum signature size is 720x120. If you post anything over 120 as your avatar, it will automatically resize it for you. You could have multiple images in your signature, as long as they ALL fit inside the 720x120 dimensions. Not following this rule may result in a signature removal without warning.

13. You will be automatically suspended for 5 days if you reach 10 warning points or have made a severe infraction of the rules at the discretion of the moderating team. If you are suspended for a second time your account will be permanently banned and any account suspected to be owned by you will also be permanently banned without warning.

14. Respect the original poster's wishes. If he/she states a rule in the topic post, even if it's not a forum rule, it's a rule in that thread.

15. Administrators or moderators do not take any responsibility for the comments users of this forum may make.

16. This forum is not a democracy. Also, not every single rule can possibly be listed here. Warns are based on staff discretion.

17. Chat conversations brought into the forum are forbidden, so for example, if someone dares you to spam the forum on msn, do NOT do it.