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The New Official Rules, Guides & FAQ Thread --- Updated! 3-3-09
It is each member's responsibility to observe and abide by each of these rules. If a member violates any of these rules, it can be assumed that the member does so intentionally, and subsequently chooses the consequence. If a member is not complying with these rules, appropriate action will be taken. If non-compliance continues, the member is subject to having his/her account privileges disabled and possibly deleted at the discretion of the Impact Staff, at which point the member will no longer be welcome at Impact Forums.
So that we don't need to spend a lot of time enforcing rules, please be good posters and make this a place for all to enjoy.
Please note that rules will be enforced by moderator/administrator's digression. If you have spotted someone breaking one of these rules please report it immediately to a mod or admin, or which ever staff member is online at that time. If not staff is online at the time please use the report post feature or send a PM to the appropriate Staff Member. IE it its something that happened in the WWE General Discussion report it to the Mod for that section. If there is no mod for that section, to one of the Super Mods.
Impact Wrestling Forums uses an Infraction System. Rule violations result in an infraction worth certain amounts of points. Eventually the accumulation of too many points results in Bans. Some infractions expire after time. Others do not. Please take note of how many points result in what type of ban.
Infraction System
-5 Points results in a 3 Day Ban -20 Points results in a 7 Day Ban -30 Points results in a 2 Week Ban -50 Points results in a 1 Month Ban -80 Points results in a 2 Month Ban (Because if you just returned from a 1 Month ban and your infractions haven't expired and you commit any infraction you obviously learned nothing) -90 Points results in a Permanent Ban
The Following Rules Apply to All Sections of the Site including The War Zone Sections (HIAT, Flame-alation, Street Fight, Etc)
1) No Advertising of: A) Web sites with IWF features. This includes but is not limited to web sites that have a wrestling forum as a feature. Basically any forum dealing with wrestling in some way is against the rules. Sites that have roleplaying and e-feds and ONLY that are OK. This is not limited to just posting. You may not advertise in the shout box, or PM's or signatures. Also, you may not advertise to IWF members off of the IWF forum (ex. over AIM or e-mail). .
B) anything not included above and posting more than once or joining with the sole purpose of advertising. This is considered spammed advertisements.
Infraction Points issued for this is 90 Points and needless to say never expires as you would be banned for Life at that point. No Warnings can be issued for these infractions either, so don’t do it. If you do wish to advertise a site, please speak to a member of staff first.
2) Signatures. Please limit the number of graphics and animations in your signatures. This is to consider all members, including those for whom the site may operate slower in order to accommodate such material. Super Mods or Admins Will edit Signatures should they contain any material in violation of any rules listed on this page and take appropriate action. Any issues of signatures being too big will also result in an edit and incur a 2 point Infraction. Profanity in signatures is also prohibited. Warnings can be issued.
3) Any attempt to undermine a Moderator or Administrators authority will result in a 50 Point Infraction. This means automatic 2 week ban. So don't do it. This does not mean you can't question why we did something, but don't try to make a federal case out of it.
4) Spoilers. Spoilers are but not limited to posting what has happened at a tv taping that has not aired yet. Doing so in any section outside of the News & Spoilers section is forbidden. If you create a new thread for a spoiler news, it MUST have the word "Spoiler" in the title of the thread and not actually give away any information to anyone who does not wish to have the show or news spoiled for them. The only exception to the forementioned rule is if WWE/TNA/etc. announce the spoiler themselves, but it still appears on a later show. In this case a thread MAY be made in that company's section, BUT it still must have a non-revealing title and a spoiler warning like stated above. No spoilers shall be posted in the shoutbox....ever. If a show airs at a certain time in one country but a later time in another country please refrain from posting results in the shoutbox (this will probably not be considered a spoiler but just play it safe here). Likewise, it may be best to avoid the shoutbox during show times if you are unable to watch the show. Violation of these will result in a 3 point infraction. Warnings will not be issued however the infraction does expire.
The Following Rules Apply to All Sections of the Site except the War Zone Sections (HIAT, Flame-alation, Street Fight, Etc)
6) Insulted Other Member(s) (ie. Flaming) Some of this goes on and I don't expect it to never happen, however excessive amounts will result in an Infraction. Points issued are 4 Points and does not expire for 1 year. Warnings may be issued if it is not excessive, but continually doing so will result in infractions.
7) Inappropriate Language. This needs no explaining I think. Like #3 I realize it will happen from time to time and a Warning may be issued, however excessive amounts will result in Infractions. Points issued are 4 Points and does not expire for 6 Months.
8) No Racial Slurs (or other Ethnic/Religious/Sexual Preference Bashing). Infraction Points issued for this is 4 Points and does not expire for 2 years. Warnings may be issued, but don't expect to get away with it.
9) Bumping. This is when you post in an old topic that hasn't had activity in it for quite awhile. Use your best judgment. Warnings may be issued, however excessive amounts will result in Infractions. Points issued are 3 Points and does not expire for 6 Months.
10) Spamming. This is when you make a pointless post that was not needed or added nothing to the conversation. Warnings may be issued, however excessive amounts will result in Infractions. Points issued are 2 Points and does not expire for 1 Year.
11) Posting Inappropriate Media. This may include but not limited to, Pornographic images and video (except in Diva's Undressed Section), or any other images, video etc (no exceptions), that may be offensive or disgusting in any way shape of form. No Warnings can be issued. Infraction points issued will be 50 Points which never expire and needless to say will incur a 2 Week Ban minimum. However 2nd offence of this rule will result in 110 Points giving you a permanent ban.
12) Double Posting. This is when you post a msg, then think of something else and post right after, giving you two posts in a row in the same thread. This is not necessary as there is an edit button for you to edit your post and add your new thought. The other form of Double Posting is when you post something that someone else has already posted. (same thread or not). Warnings may be issued but Infractions will cost you 4 points and expires after 6 Months. 2nd offense and beyond will cost you 4 points as well but never expire.
13) Other Annoyances. Other types of annoying behavior like typing in all CAPS will not be tolerated. It is annoying and please do not do it. Warnings will be issued in this situation. However repeat offenses will result in a 1 point infraction.
Specialty Rules
The following is a link to more in depth coverage of what we allow and where it is allowed. Please review these if you plan on participating or contributing any of this type of content.
Rules for Other Sections
Here at Impact Forums we offer many other activities to partake in from Betting, Trivia, E-Fed, Graphics, etc. Each section generally has additional rules on top of the above rules. Violations of those rules also can result in additional infractions. Here are the links to where you can find the rules for the other sections directly as opposed to trying to find them in there section (though they are usually sticked near the top of the section) Also note that Repeat Offenses in any section even the ones not listed could result in a ban from that Section.
Section – Link - Punishment
Trivia Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=19482 - Warnings Can Be Issued - 1 Point Infraction that Expires in 1 Month
Trivia Tournament Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=19485 - Warnings Can Be Issued - 1 Point Infraction that Expires in 1 Month
GFX Showroom Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=16651 – Warnings Can Be Issued – 1 Point Infraction that Expires in 1 Month
GFX Request Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ead.php?t=5864 ; http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...read.php?t=135 – Warnings Can Be Issued – 1 Point Infraction that Expires in 1 Month
Flame-alation Chamber - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=13658
BTB Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=11085 – Warning Can Be Issued – 1 Point Infraction unless excessive then 4 Point Infraction.
Please follow these rules, and enjoy.
It is each member's responsibility to observe and abide by each of these rules. If a member violates any of these rules, it can be assumed that the member does so intentionally, and subsequently chooses the consequence. If a member is not complying with these rules, appropriate action will be taken. If non-compliance continues, the member is subject to having his/her account privileges disabled and possibly deleted at the discretion of the Impact Staff, at which point the member will no longer be welcome at Impact Forums.
So that we don't need to spend a lot of time enforcing rules, please be good posters and make this a place for all to enjoy.
Please note that rules will be enforced by moderator/administrator's digression. If you have spotted someone breaking one of these rules please report it immediately to a mod or admin, or which ever staff member is online at that time. If not staff is online at the time please use the report post feature or send a PM to the appropriate Staff Member. IE it its something that happened in the WWE General Discussion report it to the Mod for that section. If there is no mod for that section, to one of the Super Mods.
Impact Wrestling Forums uses an Infraction System. Rule violations result in an infraction worth certain amounts of points. Eventually the accumulation of too many points results in Bans. Some infractions expire after time. Others do not. Please take note of how many points result in what type of ban.
Infraction System
-5 Points results in a 3 Day Ban -20 Points results in a 7 Day Ban -30 Points results in a 2 Week Ban -50 Points results in a 1 Month Ban -80 Points results in a 2 Month Ban (Because if you just returned from a 1 Month ban and your infractions haven't expired and you commit any infraction you obviously learned nothing) -90 Points results in a Permanent Ban
The Following Rules Apply to All Sections of the Site including The War Zone Sections (HIAT, Flame-alation, Street Fight, Etc)
1) No Advertising of: A) Web sites with IWF features. This includes but is not limited to web sites that have a wrestling forum as a feature. Basically any forum dealing with wrestling in some way is against the rules. Sites that have roleplaying and e-feds and ONLY that are OK. This is not limited to just posting. You may not advertise in the shout box, or PM's or signatures. Also, you may not advertise to IWF members off of the IWF forum (ex. over AIM or e-mail). .
B) anything not included above and posting more than once or joining with the sole purpose of advertising. This is considered spammed advertisements.
Infraction Points issued for this is 90 Points and needless to say never expires as you would be banned for Life at that point. No Warnings can be issued for these infractions either, so don’t do it. If you do wish to advertise a site, please speak to a member of staff first.
2) Signatures. Please limit the number of graphics and animations in your signatures. This is to consider all members, including those for whom the site may operate slower in order to accommodate such material. Super Mods or Admins Will edit Signatures should they contain any material in violation of any rules listed on this page and take appropriate action. Any issues of signatures being too big will also result in an edit and incur a 2 point Infraction. Profanity in signatures is also prohibited. Warnings can be issued.
3) Any attempt to undermine a Moderator or Administrators authority will result in a 50 Point Infraction. This means automatic 2 week ban. So don't do it. This does not mean you can't question why we did something, but don't try to make a federal case out of it.
4) Spoilers. Spoilers are but not limited to posting what has happened at a tv taping that has not aired yet. Doing so in any section outside of the News & Spoilers section is forbidden. If you create a new thread for a spoiler news, it MUST have the word "Spoiler" in the title of the thread and not actually give away any information to anyone who does not wish to have the show or news spoiled for them. The only exception to the forementioned rule is if WWE/TNA/etc. announce the spoiler themselves, but it still appears on a later show. In this case a thread MAY be made in that company's section, BUT it still must have a non-revealing title and a spoiler warning like stated above. No spoilers shall be posted in the shoutbox....ever. If a show airs at a certain time in one country but a later time in another country please refrain from posting results in the shoutbox (this will probably not be considered a spoiler but just play it safe here). Likewise, it may be best to avoid the shoutbox during show times if you are unable to watch the show. Violation of these will result in a 3 point infraction. Warnings will not be issued however the infraction does expire.
The Following Rules Apply to All Sections of the Site except the War Zone Sections (HIAT, Flame-alation, Street Fight, Etc)
6) Insulted Other Member(s) (ie. Flaming) Some of this goes on and I don't expect it to never happen, however excessive amounts will result in an Infraction. Points issued are 4 Points and does not expire for 1 year. Warnings may be issued if it is not excessive, but continually doing so will result in infractions.
7) Inappropriate Language. This needs no explaining I think. Like #3 I realize it will happen from time to time and a Warning may be issued, however excessive amounts will result in Infractions. Points issued are 4 Points and does not expire for 6 Months.
8) No Racial Slurs (or other Ethnic/Religious/Sexual Preference Bashing). Infraction Points issued for this is 4 Points and does not expire for 2 years. Warnings may be issued, but don't expect to get away with it.
9) Bumping. This is when you post in an old topic that hasn't had activity in it for quite awhile. Use your best judgment. Warnings may be issued, however excessive amounts will result in Infractions. Points issued are 3 Points and does not expire for 6 Months.
10) Spamming. This is when you make a pointless post that was not needed or added nothing to the conversation. Warnings may be issued, however excessive amounts will result in Infractions. Points issued are 2 Points and does not expire for 1 Year.
11) Posting Inappropriate Media. This may include but not limited to, Pornographic images and video (except in Diva's Undressed Section), or any other images, video etc (no exceptions), that may be offensive or disgusting in any way shape of form. No Warnings can be issued. Infraction points issued will be 50 Points which never expire and needless to say will incur a 2 Week Ban minimum. However 2nd offence of this rule will result in 110 Points giving you a permanent ban.
12) Double Posting. This is when you post a msg, then think of something else and post right after, giving you two posts in a row in the same thread. This is not necessary as there is an edit button for you to edit your post and add your new thought. The other form of Double Posting is when you post something that someone else has already posted. (same thread or not). Warnings may be issued but Infractions will cost you 4 points and expires after 6 Months. 2nd offense and beyond will cost you 4 points as well but never expire.
13) Other Annoyances. Other types of annoying behavior like typing in all CAPS will not be tolerated. It is annoying and please do not do it. Warnings will be issued in this situation. However repeat offenses will result in a 1 point infraction.
Specialty Rules
The following is a link to more in depth coverage of what we allow and where it is allowed. Please review these if you plan on participating or contributing any of this type of content.
Rules for Other Sections
Here at Impact Forums we offer many other activities to partake in from Betting, Trivia, E-Fed, Graphics, etc. Each section generally has additional rules on top of the above rules. Violations of those rules also can result in additional infractions. Here are the links to where you can find the rules for the other sections directly as opposed to trying to find them in there section (though they are usually sticked near the top of the section) Also note that Repeat Offenses in any section even the ones not listed could result in a ban from that Section.
Section – Link - Punishment
Trivia Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=19482 - Warnings Can Be Issued - 1 Point Infraction that Expires in 1 Month
Trivia Tournament Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=19485 - Warnings Can Be Issued - 1 Point Infraction that Expires in 1 Month
GFX Showroom Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=16651 – Warnings Can Be Issued – 1 Point Infraction that Expires in 1 Month
GFX Request Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ead.php?t=5864 ; http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...read.php?t=135 – Warnings Can Be Issued – 1 Point Infraction that Expires in 1 Month
Flame-alation Chamber - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=13658
BTB Rules - http://www.impactwrestling.com/forum...ad.php?t=11085 – Warning Can Be Issued – 1 Point Infraction unless excessive then 4 Point Infraction.
Please follow these rules, and enjoy.