Rules of this forum. READ THEM.

ludwigvan · 10-23-2004, 12:59 PM

1.) Posting multiple times in a row is permitted if you need to bump a topic, but please try not to when you have to add something almost immediately after posting. There's an "edit" button for a reason. If you're bumping a topic, for courtesy please try to have something to add, but it's not necessary.

2.) Multiple art and comic threads are allowed, but only with moderation. If you have 52 topics, no. If you make one topic for each issue, that's a quick way to lose some rights. One topic per series, please. Also, other topics may survive in this forum if related to the comics in some way.

3.) Call it "comix" or "comiks" if you like, this is the "comics" forum. :<

4.) Try to be tolerant and post at least a little bit of constructive criticism for somebody's work.

5.) Please try. Please. At least give what you're doing a little effort.

6.) If a spammer comes in, do not panic everywhere and start yelling at them and provoking them. I know how spammers work, and they usually like to see people running around screaming about how it's the end of times because a spammers here or how they're terrorists.

Chunky, I'm looking at you. And everybody else, too.

7.) Art or sprite theft is a bannable offense. In other words, if you didn't do it, don't say it's yours.

8.) If you can, please type correctly. This isn't as much an always-enforced rule as much as it is a courtesy rule that I will occasionally enforce.

More to come later? Who knows.

[ December 04, 2004, 10:26 PM: Message edited by: LvK ]

ludwigvan · 11-03-2004, 06:16 PM

9.) As of this moment, topics/polls asking about comic ideas (which one you should do, should you do it or not, etc.) are outlawed and will be locked without mercy upon any further topics like this.

ludwigvan · 11-09-2004, 07:32 PM

10.) Bump if and only if you have some new content to add, whether it be official, fan, or otherwise.

ludwigvan · 11-14-2004, 02:05 AM

11.) Unless a person states that it's public domain, free to use, or the like, it is strictly a permission or credit only deal. It doesn't matter if there's no tag, you have to ask permission, or at the very least give credit. The lack of a tag does not denote the free usage.

12.) Don't post in this topic. If it's open, it's because I'm updating, not so you can post in it.

ludwigvan · 11-24-2004, 10:13 PM

Rule 2 updated.

ludwigvan · 12-04-2004, 11:31 PM

Special rule A.) I am allowed to post multiple times in this topic, to denote that I have updated. Thankyouverymuch, Tigt

Normal rule 13.) No more flinging insults toward the typing of other people, mmmkay? This has lead to some troubles now.

14.) If you really don't like it here, you're free to leave at any time.

ludwigvan · 12-05-2004, 06:38 PM

15.) Topics about this forum itself are allowed.

ludwigvan · 12-12-2004, 06:59 PM

16.) Topics asking how to post images or introduction topics are against the rules.

ludwigvan · 12-22-2004, 06:54 PM

I had a rule 17 but then I lost it. D: Oh well, it was nothing big.

Special Rule B.) Glyph has no right to complain about the one-topic rule (partially abolished though it is) or his non-special treatment due to it.

ludwigvan · 03-12-2005, 12:19 AM

Noteable extra rule, concerning a recent issue in this forum.

[Hey guys. I'm sort of tired of having to say this. But you all seriously need to lighten up. I don't even see anything wrong with Glyph's original post in this topic, and yet you all STILL give him a hard time. Give the fighting a break. There's nothing wrong if Glyph gives a comic a bad review. You can't possibly expect him to give every comic here a good review. But in this case, all he does here is review the comic. Not once does he attack or insult the person who made the comic, which is the only reason why anyone should get upset over a review. So seriously, lighten up and give Gylph a break. You can't jump down his throat and start an arguement like this ever time he gives a bad review.

Now, on the other hand, if Glyph continues to make any more reviews where he is overly negative to the point where he is insulting the comic maker, then that's the time when you need to get me so I can take action.

And seriously, Glyph, you can be a lot cooler then this. Your whole "I want to be a bully just because it's funny" attitude doesn't go over well with me. I don't mind you reviewing comics, and I don't even mind if you give comics bad reviews. But please at least try to be constructive about it. The people here are posting their comics because they are making comics for fun. No one is making money off of these stupid things or anything. So lighten the heck up already. This whole "I'm going to bash every stupid comic to the ground" attitude from you just gets old fast. We're all trying to be civil here. If you don't want to be civil as well, then you're just going to force me to take action.

In summary, my whole point - this is a Comic Forum. For people who enjoy making comics to simply post what they make so they can share it with other people. I think it is not unreasonable for everyone who posts their comic to expect two things:

1) By posting your comic, you are willing to accept the fact that anyone can give your comic any review they feel like, good or bad. You have to accept every review that people give your comic and you should not insult the reviewers. Basically, posting your comic in a public forum like this mean that other people will read and review your comic. There's nothing you can do about that. If you are not willing to accept the reviews that people give you, then don't post your comic here.

2) People expect, a kind, constructive atmosphere for their comics. When people post a comic here, they expect reviews to be helpful. People do not want to read overly negative, overly insulting or offensive reviews. It ruins the whole atmosphere of the forum and makes everyone angry. No one needs that here. So I don't want to see anyone here be a jerk or a bully. We want this to be a friendly place where people are comfortable with posting their comics without feeling threatened or treated poorly. Because with a medium a fun-loving as comics, there is no reason to get people upset. I expect that when someone makes their very first comic and posts it here, that they are not attacked mercylessly and their comic bashed to pieces. I believe we should all give first-time comic makers a little break. There is no reason to attack a new persons comic so much, when I think we can generally expect that most people's first comics suck. Just look at my Evil-Luigi crap. But they will never learn unless constructive criticism is given. And they will never learn if they feel so threatened and unwelcome that they leave.

So my warning goes out to everyone. Follow these two rules. I think they're sensible and something we can all agree on.-jay]

**Loot** · 05-15-2005, 09:42 AM

Special Rule X: When LvK is gone and there isn't a mod, the better regular members (Dylan, Glyph, me) can attempt to keep order in the forum, even when none of these people have any mod powers. That doesn't mean they need to be a mod, however.

ludwigvan · 05-24-2005, 07:28 PM

17.) Unbearable stupidity will be dealt with accordingly.

Dylan · 11-20-2006, 07:00 PM

18.) From this point on, any posts in old topics, unless they are new comics or sprites from the author of the thread, will be deleted, and the topic will be locked. Old topics are anything that is over 20 days old.

-Dylan

Dylan · 03-31-2007, 04:31 PM

19.) Regarding a recent issue: From now on, your comics will be removed if they are deemed inappropriate by the mods. This includes, but is not limited to, nudity of any sort, uncensored profanity (Keep this PG-13, kids. Hell, damn, ass, and bitch are still acceptable), gross sexual behavior, or attacks on other members.

-Dylan

10-23-2004, 12:59 PM	#1
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	1.) Posting multiple times in a row is permitted if you need to bump a topic, but please try not to when you have to add something almost immediately after posting. There's an "edit" button for a reason. If you're bumping a topic, for courtesy please try to have something to add, but it's not necessary. 2.) Multiple art and comic threads are allowed, but only with moderation. If you have 52 topics, no. If you make one topic for each issue, that's a quick way to lose some rights. One topic per series, please. Also, other topics may survive in this forum if related to the comics in some way. 3.) Call it "comix" or "comiks" if you like, this is the "comics" forum. :< 4.) Try to be tolerant and post at least a little bit of constructive criticism for somebody's work. 5.) Please try. Please. At least give what you're doing a little effort. 6.) If a spammer comes in, do not panic everywhere and start yelling at them and provoking them. I know how spammers work, and they usually like to see people running around screaming about how it's the end of times because a spammers here or how they're terrorists. Chunky, I'm looking at you. And everybody else, too. 7.) Art or sprite theft is a bannable offense. In other words, if you didn't do it, don't say it's yours. 8.) If you can, please type correctly. This isn't as much an always-enforced rule as much as it is a courtesy rule that I will occasionally enforce. More to come later? Who knows. [ December 04, 2004, 10:26 PM: Message edited by: LvK ]

11-03-2004, 06:16 PM	#2
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	9.) As of this moment, topics/polls asking about comic ideas (which one you should do, should you do it or not, etc.) are outlawed and will be locked without mercy upon any further topics like this.

11-09-2004, 07:32 PM	#3
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	10.) Bump if and only if you have some new content to add, whether it be official, fan, or otherwise.

11-14-2004, 02:05 AM	#4
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	11.) Unless a person states that it's public domain, free to use, or the like, it is strictly a permission or credit only deal. It doesn't matter if there's no tag, you have to ask permission, or at the very least give credit. The lack of a tag does not denote the free usage. 12.) Don't post in this topic. If it's open, it's because I'm updating, not so you can post in it.

11-24-2004, 10:13 PM	#5
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Rule 2 updated.

12-04-2004, 11:31 PM	#6
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Special rule A.) I am allowed to post multiple times in this topic, to denote that I have updated. Thankyouverymuch, Tigt Normal rule 13.) No more flinging insults toward the typing of other people, mmmkay? This has lead to some troubles now. 14.) If you really don't like it here, you're free to leave at any time.

12-05-2004, 06:38 PM	#7
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	15.) Topics about this forum itself are allowed.

12-12-2004, 06:59 PM	#8
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	16.) Topics asking how to post images or introduction topics are against the rules.

12-22-2004, 06:54 PM	#9
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	I had a rule 17 but then I lost it. D: Oh well, it was nothing big. Special Rule B.) Glyph has no right to complain about the one-topic rule (partially abolished though it is) or his non-special treatment due to it.

03-12-2005, 12:19 AM	#10
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Noteable extra rule, concerning a recent issue in this forum. [Hey guys. I'm sort of tired of having to say this. But you all seriously need to lighten up. I don't even see anything wrong with Glyph's original post in this topic, and yet you all STILL give him a hard time. Give the fighting a break. There's nothing wrong if Glyph gives a comic a bad review. You can't possibly expect him to give every comic here a good review. But in this case, all he does here is review the comic. Not once does he attack or insult the person who made the comic, which is the only reason why anyone should get upset over a review. So seriously, lighten up and give Gylph a break. You can't jump down his throat and start an arguement like this ever time he gives a bad review. Now, on the other hand, if Glyph continues to make any more reviews where he is overly negative to the point where he is insulting the comic maker, then that's the time when you need to get me so I can take action. And seriously, Glyph, you can be a lot cooler then this. Your whole "I want to be a bully just because it's funny" attitude doesn't go over well with me. I don't mind you reviewing comics, and I don't even mind if you give comics bad reviews. But please at least try to be constructive about it. The people here are posting their comics because they are making comics for fun. No one is making money off of these stupid things or anything. So lighten the heck up already. This whole "I'm going to bash every stupid comic to the ground" attitude from you just gets old fast. We're all trying to be civil here. If you don't want to be civil as well, then you're just going to force me to take action. In summary, my whole point - this is a Comic Forum. For people who enjoy making comics to simply post what they make so they can share it with other people. I think it is not unreasonable for everyone who posts their comic to expect two things: 1) By posting your comic, you are willing to accept the fact that anyone can give your comic any review they feel like, good or bad. You have to accept every review that people give your comic and you should not insult the reviewers. Basically, posting your comic in a public forum like this mean that other people will read and review your comic. There's nothing you can do about that. If you are not willing to accept the reviews that people give you, then don't post your comic here. 2) People expect, a kind, constructive atmosphere for their comics. When people post a comic here, they expect reviews to be helpful. People do not want to read overly negative, overly insulting or offensive reviews. It ruins the whole atmosphere of the forum and makes everyone angry. No one needs that here. So I don't want to see anyone here be a jerk or a bully. We want this to be a friendly place where people are comfortable with posting their comics without feeling threatened or treated poorly. Because with a medium a fun-loving as comics, there is no reason to get people upset. I expect that when someone makes their very first comic and posts it here, that they are not attacked mercylessly and their comic bashed to pieces. I believe we should all give first-time comic makers a little break. There is no reason to attack a new persons comic so much, when I think we can generally expect that most people's first comics suck. Just look at my Evil-Luigi crap. But they will never learn unless constructive criticism is given. And they will never learn if they feel so threatened and unwelcome that they leave. So my warning goes out to everyone. Follow these two rules. I think they're sensible and something we can all agree on.-jay]

05-15-2005, 09:42 AM	#11
Loot whelp I'm a bloody moron Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 12,471 Thanks: 226 Thanked 1,167 Times in 611 Posts	Special Rule X: When LvK is gone and there isn't a mod, the better regular members (Dylan, Glyph, me) can attempt to keep order in the forum, even when none of these people have any mod powers. That doesn't mean they need to be a mod, however.

05-24-2005, 07:28 PM	#12
ludwigvan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The well of wishes. Gender: Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	17.) Unbearable stupidity will be dealt with accordingly.

11-20-2006, 07:00 PM	#13
Dylan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Teenage Wasteland Gender: Posts: 7,790 Thanks: 1,632 Thanked 1,816 Times in 773 Posts	18.) From this point on, any posts in old topics, unless they are new comics or sprites from the author of the thread, will be deleted, and the topic will be locked. Old topics are anything that is over 20 days old. -Dylan

03-31-2007, 04:31 PM	#14
Dylan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Teenage Wasteland Gender: Posts: 7,790 Thanks: 1,632 Thanked 1,816 Times in 773 Posts	19.) Regarding a recent issue: From now on, your comics will be removed if they are deemed inappropriate by the mods. This includes, but is not limited to, nudity of any sort, uncensored profanity (Keep this PG-13, kids. Hell, damn, ass, and bitch are still acceptable), gross sexual behavior, or attacks on other members. -Dylan