Like every other forum or community, there are rules for posting new threads or replying to existing ones. The rules in this forum are somewhat similar to the MyLeague forum rules. Most of these fall under the simple rule of common sense and just being polite. However, there are some specifics that need to be listed, our 8 simple rules.

1. Posting Topics

First and foremost, this forum focuses upon GTG and everything that comes with it. Please stay within these areas when creating topics and participating in existing conversations. Other threads should be posted in the appropiate sections. Note that the forum rules apply there as well. Off-topics are welcome in the General Chat section.

2. Civility and Decorum

Politeness is the top rule here. Of course, we expect to have debates! That's fine, as long as the people involved extend one another basic respect. Disagreements are inevitable, but even in those situations you must still be nice.
Be mindful and respectful of others' feelings. If you feel that someone has crossed the line and insulted you, please contact one of the moderators via private message or e-mail. Don't write scathing posts in the forum to try and humiliate people publicly.

3. Copyright

Do not post copyrighted material here. If you do, the post will be deleted, and you will be warned. Do it twice and you will be banned.

4. Privacy Issues

Do not post private email you have received without the express permission of the sender. There are legal and copyright reasons for this, not to mention that doing so is very impolite. The same caveat applies to private messages, whether they're from this forum or anywhere else. If you receive rude or abusive private messages on this forum, please contact the administrators/moderators for assistance. Posting private information about forum users that is not available otherwise publicly will not be tolerated.

5. Advertising, Solicitation, and Spam

Do not post advertisements of any kind without securing the express consent of the administrators beforehand. Do not use this bulletin board as a vehicle to promote your own website, product, or forum, nor to sell merchandise. These are egregious offenses which will result in the deletion of the offending posts and banning of the user(s) responsible. Do not submit threads/posts containing identical text in multiple forum categories; that's considered spamming the board, and likewise will be dealt with accordingly.

6. Multiple Accounts

Just like on the game leagues, users are allowed only one account per person. This will not be tolerated. All such accounts (including the primary one) will be banned without warning.

7. Reporting Bad Posts

If you feel a post breaks one of these rules, please PM a moderator or an administrator immediately. Do not talk about bad posts or anything else you consider to be inappropriate user behavior in the forum itself or suggest, speculate on, or threaten what the moderator response should be. All reported posts are treated very seriously.

8. Moderator Actions

If there is a rule violation, then a moderator will take action. This may include: the deletion of a word or phrase (if it breaks the rules), the removal of an entire post (if it is beyond redemption, or if it's a spam, etc.), the merging of a new thread with an existing one on the same topic, the closing of a thread if it wanders too far off-topic or gets too heated, a gentle warning to a user or users, a not-so-gentle-warning, and as a last resort, the banning of a user. This banning may be temporary or permanent, as outlined above. If a moderator gives you advice, we advise you to take it.

If you disagree with a moderator action, then PM or email the moderator, a different moderator, or an administrator. We will review the case and take action as needed.

Last notes:

The administrators reserve the right to modify existing rules and/or add additional rules as they see fit. Situations sometimes arise which cannot be anticipated, and thus, rules must be added to accommodate them.

The first violation will result in a warning issued via Private Message (PM). If you have PMs turned off, we will issue the warning in the thread. In the case of a second violation, depending upon the severity, the moderators/administrators will issue a more stern warning, or they may ban you temporarily (for a few days), or they may permanently ban you.

This forum is based upon mutual respect for and by all posters. This is a community. Whether we agree on specifics or not, we’re all here because we’re sharing the same interests. Following these rules benefits everyone.