Rule Overhaul

It has come to my attention that this forum is in dire need of a rule/guideline overhaul. Therefore, as the new Co-Administrator, I will now commence the new rules.

1. No Spamming
Spamming includes:

* Making irrelevant posts that do not add to the thread's topic.
* Posting advertisements without permission. (this includes any Bleach-related links in signature and profile)
* Unsolicited advertisements via PMs to other members.
* Starting duplicate threads or replies in multiple sub-forums/threads.
* Obvious attempts at posting just to gain post count and BleachPoints
* Double posting (posting multiple replies instead of using the Edit feature).

2. Signatures

* Signatures that exceeds the allowed dimensions of 500(w) x 100(h) and filesize of 100kb will be asked to be removed.
* Excessively bright and distracting signatures will not be allowed.
* Links to inappropriate websites, such as pornography and gambling sites, are not allowed.

3. No Swearing
No swearing allowed in the forums. Even censored swearing is not allowed as the intention remains the same. Please be considerate to the children here.

4. Avoid Revealing Spoilers
Do not spoil the anime/manga for fellow members. Always use the [spoiler] tag whenever you are unsure. Certain storylines and events are considered spoilers too when they have happened in the manga but not in the anime yet. Posting such spoilers in non-manga sections is considered an offense. For more information, read here.

5. No Spoiler Avatars or Signatures
Do not use profile avatars or signatures that would spoil the anime for non-manga readers. This includes plots or characters that have yet to be revealed in the anime.

6. No Flaming
Personal attacks such as flaming, instigating "flame bait", verbal abuse or mocking of members in forum posts are not tolerated.

7. No Trolling
A troll is someone who intentionally posts derogatory or otherwise inflammatory messages about sensitive topics to bait users into responding.

8. No Alternate Accounts
Do not create multiple accounts. Moderators are able to view IP addresses, and anyone caught with multiple accounts will get all the accounts deleted.

9. No Religious, Gambling, Political, Racist, and Adult/Sexual Topics
Threads on such topics will be closed or deleted on sight.

10. Do not write in all CAPS
Writing in all CAPS is rude in the internet world. It represents shouting and we do not appreciate unfriendliness on the forum.

11. No Reputation Abuse
Abusing of our Reputation system by handing out Reputation without good reasons related to the posts, and for reciprocating someone else's Reputation given to you, is strictly prohibited.

12. No Hate Threads
Threads with titles such as "I hate Byakuya!!!!" are pointless and only serve as hubs of negativity. These type of threads will be closed and deleted on sight. If you must express your opinion like this, creating a discussion thread on points of why you dislike (not hate) him so much would be much better.

13. Do Not Give Out Your Password
Do not give out your password to anyone else. The administrators and moderators of the forum will never ask for your password. We are not responsible if you lose access to your account as a result.

14. No Sharing of Accounts
It is an offense to share your account with another person.

15. Rules Can Change
The moderating team reserves the right to change or alter these rules at any time and the team's words are final.

Anyone caught NOT following these completely original guidelines will be banned immediately. I don't care if you're a Captain, Vice-Captain, Moderator, or the freakin' president.

- Kniveswood

I'm also not too impressed with the divisions.

Oi'Oi. I'm still here mate. Shouldn't we go over these things first? I've been gone for awhile, but now I'm back. Care to explain what is happening?