[b][u]The Long Version[/b][/u] [i]Below, we have fleshed out the rules and added some additional specific rules. These rules apply to all posts in this forum, and it is your responsibility to read them. [u]This thread serves as your only warning[/u], and you may be warned and/or banned at the moderators' full discretion for violating any rule in this thread.[/i] * [b]Spam is prohibited.[/b] [quote][url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/hfcs/Group/Resources/FAQ.aspx?cid=523074]What counts as "spam"?[/url][/quote] * [b]Do not create "blog"-style posts[/b] unless they are part of a larger on-topic discussion. These topics do not encourage discussion and are therefore spam. [quote][url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/hfcs/Group/Resources/FAQ.aspx?cid=523076]What counts as a "blog"?[/url][/quote] * [b]Do not flame each other![/b] Use your manners and common sense. If you disagree with someone, do so gracefully. [quote][url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/hfcs/Group/Resources/FAQ.aspx?cid=523077]What counts as "flaming"?[/url][/quote] * [b]Bumping is prohibited[/b]. [quote][url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/hfcs/Group/Resources/FAQ.aspx?cid=523078]What is "bumping"?[/url][/quote] * [b]Do not troll. [url=http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/hedonisticpleasureseeker/Please_Do_Not_Feed_The_Troll.jpg]Do not feed the trolls![/url][/b][quote][url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/hfcs/Group/Resources/FAQ.aspx?cid=523079]What is "trolling"?[/url] "Do not feed the trolls" means do not respond to trolling, and is also strictly enforced.[/quote] * [b]Do not post off-topic or in the incorrect forum for the subject matter of your post.[/b] [quote]The forum definitions further down in this thread serve both as a guide and as the binding rules for on- and off-topic posting.[/quote] * [b]Topics about a forum itself are improper except in the [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=3]Bungie Community Forum[/url][/b]. [quote]For example, a topic about the Halo 3 Forum rather than about Halo 3 itself would belong in the Bungie Community Forum, NOT the Halo 3 Forum.[/quote] * [b]Petitions and "sign here" threads are prohibited.[/b] * [b]No political or religious discussion[/b] of any kind will be tolerated on the forums. * [b]Do not link to inappropriate websites.[/b] [quote]This includes, but is not limited to: sites containing adult content, information on any type of software piracy or shock sites. [i]Violation of this rule results in permanent ban.[/i][/quote] * [b]Do not post false information or mislead other forumgoers[/b]. [quote]This includes false information about Bungie games, Bungie.net, the public forum rules, or other information that may mislead other users.[/quote] * [b]Impersonating forum moderators and/or Bungie employees is strictly prohibited.[/b] [quote]Violation of this rule results in permanent ban.[/quote] *[b]Discussions of XBox or XBox 360 hardware or software modification or "hacking" are prohibited[/b] on any of the Bungie.net forums. * [b]Buying, selling, bartering, or offering to do any of the above for [u]anything at all[/u] is prohibited[/b]. [quote]This includes XBox Live accounts, trial cards, and Microsoft Points, as well as all other items, services, or anything else.[/quote] * [b]Do not use the public forums to run contests, solicit donations, or advertise other websites.[/b] * [b]Do not bypass the profanity filter[/b] [quote](if it says [i]-blam!-[/i] instead of the word you used, don't try different ways of posting the [i]blammed[/i] word.).[/quote] * [b]Advertisements for Groups, Clans, Tournaments, Custom Games, Parties, or Co-Op Play are to be posted in [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=9][u]The Classifieds[/u][/url] only. [/b] * [b]Threads about groups of users based on age, gender, race, religion, or nationality, including discrimination against these groups, are prohibited[/b]. * [b]Fileshare films, film clips, screenshots, and maps (including GameVee, eatHalo, or other fileshare "grabs") may not be the subject of new threads in any forum.[/b] [quote]For these items, use the [url=http://www.bungie.net/Online/CommunityFiles.aspx]Community Files[/url] system. This rule does not apply to media that is posted as an example, case-in-point, or demonstration within a larger on-topic post.[/quote] * [b]Bungie-related fan media may be posted in the [url=http://admin.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=4]Gallery Forum[/url] only.[/b] [quote]This includes [i]art, machinima, montages, and other fan-created content[/i]. This rule does not apply to media that is posted as an example, case-in-point, or demonstration within a larger on-topic post.[/quote] _____________________________________________________________ ________________ [i]The Terms of Use and Code of Conduct give Bungie Employees and Forum Moderators the right to interpret these rules and definitions based on their own judgment, experience, and opinions.[/i] If you are unsure about your post before posting it, please send a private message to a moderator before posting. _____________________________________________________________ ________________ [u][b]Various Ramblings and Insights...[/b][/u] >Report all violators, use the [url=http://i35.tinypic.com/2v92pm9.jpg][u]report tool.[/u][/url] >Do not reply to spam or trolls. >If you feel a topic is in need of immediate attention report it to multiple [url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/hfcs/Group/GroupMembers.aspx][u]moderators.[/u][/url] [b]Suggestions[/b] * Use a spell checker before posting.. * Don't use "text-message"-style abbreviations. * Use the [url=http://admin.bungie.net/Search/default.aspx?q=&g=0][u]Search Feature[/u][/url] * Always check the Pinned Topics. They contain useful information and can answer many questions. [i]-This thread is subject to change without notice. You are responsible for reviewing this document periodically. -Warnings will not always be given. Blacklists of 7 days or less are considered warnings and may not be appealed or changed except under exceptional circumstances as determined by a Bungie employee or moderator. [/i] [Edited on 06.21.2010 9:33 AM PDT by Duardo]