Rules or no rules?

[Xifanie]

For easier banning and stuff. However that would mean going through the trouble of making a rules chart. I seriously wouldn't do this alone though.

One of the problematic with rules is that you cannot write anything very specific for signature length, avatar size or lack of contribution.

[Kokojo]

HI is this wre i can make ff7 pacth ? I know how use the pacthre but how do I change skills ? Cauz like I want text edit and new story il make my thread soon anyway so ul see lol im awesome !

Short Awnser : yes, but they probably won't read it.

[Xifanie]

Short Awnser : yes, but they probably won't read it.

= Ban

[DarthPaul]

I don't think so. Common sense should be a priority. Giving them a set of rules seems to me like catering to stupidity.

[dwib]

We already have rule stickies about double posting and lolpatches but guess what, we get those all the time anyway. Wouldn't be worth it

[Dome]

If by written rules you mean tons of rules that no one will read, OFC not
Some general tip stickied such as those:
"Dont abuse smiles"
"Dont make patch that you cannot complete"
"Spam and flame are only allowed in spam"
May prove usefull...
Ps: I already said this somewhere else
http://www.ffhacktics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3482

[Kaijyuu]

I don't think so. Common sense should be a priority. Giving them a set of rules seems to me like catering to stupidity.

The thing about "common sense" is that it's unique to every single person who thinks they have it.


Anywho, I think there's a distinction between the ignorant and the stupid. The ignorant will read the rules and abide by them. The stupid will either skip or ignore them and get banned anyway.

[Vanya]

Yeah, never count on common sense because of it's subjective nature.
However, I agree with Dome on it being a simple list instead of some legalese looking mega-document.

[DarthPaul]

Yeah, never count on common sense because of it's subjective nature.

Ah yes, point take. Perception makes simple things seem unimportant at times. I proposed a patch when I first joined, yet as it stands I only have half an event completed. I'll never complete the project on my own, yet I still try. One man might say I'm a fool. I agree.

I'm all for a general set of rules as long as the list doesn't become a pain. Then just stickey it in every section I guess.

EDIT: By pain I mean rules that get too silly.

[FFMaster]

Something like this?

-Use English. Make sure your post is readable and not just annoying smilies like "xD".
-Keep spam/nonsense inside the Spam section.
-If you want to make a thread advertising a patch, make sure you can complete it. In other words, make sure it is possible and that you will have enough time to finish it.
-No stupid patches that just makes Ramza a Holy Swordsman or something similar.
-No linking to malware or any other sites that can harm your computer.

Am I missing anything?

EDIT: What about sig sizes? I've seen some that in my opinion pretty big, but then again, I think mine should be trimmed down a bit anyway.

[Asmo X]

= Ban

Exactly. If you have rules posted there's no ambiguity about this. It's much easier to just get rid of someone who is actling like a fuckhead.

[Xifanie]

Actually, normally I just ban fuckheads instantly without giving them a reason since they know it.

[Mental_Gear]

I kind of agree with the 'common sense' statement. The general rule here is 'don't be a dick, and if you must, at least be an intelligent dick and not an annoying dick.'

Why has nobody mentioned 'No ISO begging'?

[Kuraudo Sutoraifu]

No rules, just the almighty power of Zodiac.  If you are stupid enough to upset him, you deserve a ban.  Typically somebody will warn you before Zod steps in anyway.

[Samuraiblackbelt]

I don't think so. Common sense should be a priority. Giving them a set of rules seems to me like catering to stupidity.