Forum Rules/Legal Update + Guidelines

Discussion in 'Admin Talk News' started by Nick, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. Nick

    Nick Regular Member

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    Our forum guidelines have been revamped to include a proper Terms of Service, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, and can now be found on this page: AdminAddict - Forum Rules

    Some of the terms and rules may be tweaked during the coming weeks, so be sure to check frequently.


    One important change to take note of is our signature rules. We have had signature rules since the beginning of our existence (believe it or not :P), but we have been more than lenient with them, and have not enforced our signature guidelines once. As of today, our signature guidelines have been revised, and will be enforced in the coming future.

    Signature guidelines:
    The signature link limit will be forced next time you attempt to edit your signature. Now is your chance to edit your signatures to comply with the above policies; in approximately one week, we will be manually removing links that are beyond the limit of 2 (Premium Members excluded).



    We still have other adjustments under consideration, such as these: http://www.adminaddict.net/forum/su...marketplace-graphics-requests-4664/#post59367. I'll be sure to update you when/if those become implemented.
     
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  2. Mikey

    Mikey Mikeylicio.us

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    I dont even know whats in my signature, lmao.

    Good rules, nice update.
     
  3. BananaQueen

    BananaQueen Grand Master

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    not telling anyone ;)
    read and understood :)
     
  4. Brandon

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    Members may have two links in their signatures, while Premium Members may have up to six (6).

    do you have the sig hack that only allows usergroups X links?
    I've found that's the best way to go about things, that way users will know for sure in case they've missed the rules announcement

    ps... just donated :)
     
  5. MjrNuT

    MjrNuT Grand Master

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    6 links are available to me?? hmmm, can I donate them to someone b/c I have no need. lol

    jk

    Thanks for the update Nick.
     
  6. Brandon

    Brandon Regular Member

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    you can always copy mine :p
     
  7. Nick

    Nick Regular Member

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    Or the first part of mine. :P :lol:
     
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  8. Justin S.

    Justin S. Regular Member

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    That's an annoying change. :-/
     
  9. David

    David Regular Member

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    Nice changes!

    Personally I think it helps keep things nice and clean in postbit area's and helps keep some link juice on the site while reducing the number of outbound links.
     
  10. Shelley

    Shelley Regular Member

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    What are the new revised legal text that was added?
     
  11. Nick

    Nick Regular Member

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    Everything on the Rules page, with the exception of IV. Forum Guidelines, is new. :)
     
  12. kneel

    kneel Regular Member

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    dude nick...thats like the best set of rules i've ever seen!! Damn man, did u type all that out yourself?

    I really need to work on mine one of these days.....
     
  13. Paul M

    Paul M Dr Pepper Addict

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    This signature seems to break several of those rules :D

     
  14. Brandon

    Brandon Regular Member

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    When will the sig rules start being enforced?
    I see a few users with more then 2 sig links
     
  15. Nick

    Nick Regular Member

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    I've been trying to keep my eyes peeled for them but haven't caught any. I must admit, I haven't been looking too hard.

    PM me if you see 'em. Or report the post.
     
  16. combus

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    Check the post above your (six links on his sig)? :P (I think that was a sarcastic post?)

    EDIT: check you own sign =O Rule must be above everyone, counting the admin... example is the best way to teach to follow the rules /jk
     
  17. Tex

    Tex Adept

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    I don't think you understood the signature rule:


      • Members may have two links in their signatures, while Premium Members may have up to six (6).
     
  18. Dan

    Dan Future Proof

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    OooOo I didn't know that. lol
     

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