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General Rules
Below is a list of general site rules. This is a forum where older and younger fans can share their love of this hobby. Just because you don't see a specific rule here doesn't mean it's okay to post. Most boil down to common sense. If you have a question, ask a staff member. Some forums also have their own specific rules (for example the Junkion Exchange) to assist in the smooth running of those sections.
1. No Insults, Trolling, Flaming, Name Calling, Harassing, Etc.
We will not tolerate insults, excessive profanity or throwing a topic off course. Use of racial, bigoted, sexist, or discriminatory terms or phrases is not accepted. Posts intended solely to antagonize others are not accepted. Keep topics/posts where they belong. Generally, “play nice”.
2. No Gore, Porn, or Sexual Content
No images, descriptions, or links to graphic or pornographic content, including any form of nudity, nude cartoons (hentai), suggestive imagery, or images deemed gross or disgusting. No sexual content, including discussion of sex acts (implied or otherwise), posts about genitalia, or any sexual fan-fiction / slash fiction. The public boards are intended to be suitable for all ages, and anything that could offend members of the community will be reviewed on a per case basis by the site staff.
3. No Politics, Religion or Abortion
This includes signatures, user titles and avatars. Political jokes and links to news stories with a political nature are also off limits.
4. Direct Covid-19 Discussion
Discussing the event directly - it's origins, it's current state, what organizations and governments are doing - is disallowed here. Casual reference to it in the course of normal hobby discussion is OK. AKA - factory delays, retailer issues, event cancellations.
5. No Illegal / Bootlegged Materials
Do not sell, share, link to, offer or ask for copyrighted materials. This includes movies, music, games, roms, comics, programs, etc.
6. Do Not Post Things For Banned Members / Report known member alternate IDs
This includes artwork, customs, sales or requests. Once they are banned, they are done with this forum. If it is discovered that you know of another member's alternate identity and do not report it, or discover it and try to "hide" it from moderators, you will receive an automatic temporary ban from the site. Banned members are gone for a reason, assisting them in getting back on the site/boards makes you just as guilty.
7. No Public Discussion On Staff Actions
Do not mouth off or publicly question staff decisions. If you have a problem, comment or question, contact a member of the shadow realm staff
8. Do Not Steal Bandwidth
Hotlinking to an image on another site could result in your image being replaced by a nasty or pornographic image. Use a photo hosting website.
9. Keep Off-Site Drama Off This Site
If you had a disagreement or falling out with someone on another site or in real life, if you had a deal go sour on another website or whatever. If it happened elsewhere then don't bring it here. Leave your grievances at the door.
10. Do Not Post Private Conversations
This includes PM's, IM's and emails.
11. No Spam
12. No Disruptive Posting or Flamebaiting
Do not purposely post anything which will cause another member (or members) to react negatively. This is subjective.
Warnings and Infractions
If you break one of the above rules you may receive a Warning or Infraction. A Warning is generally given for a minor first offense. A warning is an official reminder to follow the rules. After a Warning, or for a more severe offense you will receive an Infraction.
3 Infractions = A Temporary One Week Ban
5 Infractions = A Permanent Ban
If you do not agree with a warning or infraction, you should first address the issue with the moderator who issued the warning / infraction. If you are still not happy, the chain of command goes moderator - super moderator - admin. If you are rude when complaining about a warning or infraction, do not expect our position to change.
Overall Community Flow and the Rules
If your presence on the forums causes a disturbance in the normal daily flow for members or staff, the Admins have the right to enact an immediate permanent ban with no warning.
This could include:
• Being repeatedly reported for posts/threads/visitor messages/pms
• Need for intervention in buy/sell/trade interaction between board members
• Need for intervention in buy/sell/trade feedback threads
• Posts triggering public or private arguments
• Presence triggering strife among members or staff due to actions outside this forum.
If these or any other unwanted actions happen, regardless of the quantity, duration, or spacing of events over time, Admins may immediately and permanently enact a ban if they feel it will benefit the community as a whole.
Signatures & Avatars
You are allow a single image in your signature. Your signature may not exceed 700 pixels in width or 200 pixels in height. Your signature image may not exceed 100kb in file size. If you have a signature image, you are allowed two lines of normal sized text under it. You are required to host the image yourself or on a photo hosting website. If you break these guidelines, your signature will be removed.
Avatars may not exceed 100kb in file size.
Quick FAQ
Q. How do I post an image?
A. If you are in a forum that does not allow attachments to posts, you can use an image hosting website such as ImageShack® - Image Hosting or Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket.
Q. How big should my images be?
A. Images posted in threads should be kept to a reasonable size (both file size and height x width) where possible. A general good practise guideline is to keep file sizes to about 500 - 750 KB and images within 1200 pixels wide and 1200 pixels high.
Q. How do I edit my signature and Avatar?
A. Click on the link that says "User CP". On the left hand side you will find various links to edit your account details.
Q. How big can my signature be?
A. You are allowed single image that can be no larger than 700 pixels wide by 200 pixels high and must be below 40kb.
Q. What are News Credits?
A. When someone posts a thread in News and Rumors, and that info is posted on our frontpage, the user will be awarded a News Credit. It allows TFW2005 and their members to know who is sharing new information with our community.
Q. I found a post that breaks the rules, how do I report it?
A. Under every post is this icon
. Click on the icon to report any post that you feel may break a forum rule.
Q. What is an Infraction?
A. An Infraction is given for a violation of the rules. If you receive 3 Infractions you will be banned for a week. If you receive 5, you will be banned permanently.
Q. How do I become a mod or staff member?
A. Mods, Contributors and News Staff members are chosen by upper level staff and Administrators. Staff members are chosen based on their posting behavior and ability to share knowledge. Don't call us, we'll call you.
Q. What is considered spam?
A. Spam can include, but is not limited to, a single or series of nonsense or non sequitur off-topic posts, such as a link to a facepalm JPG or "LOLWUT??" type posts. It can also include topics where the subject matter is clearly nonsensical. Generally staff will decide on a case by case basis - as a rule, if a post seems silly or excessively off-topic, it could be considered spam.
Below is a list of general site rules. This is a forum where older and younger fans can share their love of this hobby. Just because you don't see a specific rule here doesn't mean it's okay to post. Most boil down to common sense. If you have a question, ask a staff member. Some forums also have their own specific rules (for example the Junkion Exchange) to assist in the smooth running of those sections.
1. No Insults, Trolling, Flaming, Name Calling, Harassing, Etc.
We will not tolerate insults, excessive profanity or throwing a topic off course. Use of racial, bigoted, sexist, or discriminatory terms or phrases is not accepted. Posts intended solely to antagonize others are not accepted. Keep topics/posts where they belong. Generally, “play nice”.
2. No Gore, Porn, or Sexual Content
No images, descriptions, or links to graphic or pornographic content, including any form of nudity, nude cartoons (hentai), suggestive imagery, or images deemed gross or disgusting. No sexual content, including discussion of sex acts (implied or otherwise), posts about genitalia, or any sexual fan-fiction / slash fiction. The public boards are intended to be suitable for all ages, and anything that could offend members of the community will be reviewed on a per case basis by the site staff.
3. No Politics, Religion or Abortion
This includes signatures, user titles and avatars. Political jokes and links to news stories with a political nature are also off limits.
4. Direct Covid-19 Discussion
Discussing the event directly - it's origins, it's current state, what organizations and governments are doing - is disallowed here. Casual reference to it in the course of normal hobby discussion is OK. AKA - factory delays, retailer issues, event cancellations.
5. No Illegal / Bootlegged Materials
Do not sell, share, link to, offer or ask for copyrighted materials. This includes movies, music, games, roms, comics, programs, etc.
6. Do Not Post Things For Banned Members / Report known member alternate IDs
This includes artwork, customs, sales or requests. Once they are banned, they are done with this forum. If it is discovered that you know of another member's alternate identity and do not report it, or discover it and try to "hide" it from moderators, you will receive an automatic temporary ban from the site. Banned members are gone for a reason, assisting them in getting back on the site/boards makes you just as guilty.
7. No Public Discussion On Staff Actions
Do not mouth off or publicly question staff decisions. If you have a problem, comment or question, contact a member of the shadow realm staff
8. Do Not Steal Bandwidth
Hotlinking to an image on another site could result in your image being replaced by a nasty or pornographic image. Use a photo hosting website.
9. Keep Off-Site Drama Off This Site
If you had a disagreement or falling out with someone on another site or in real life, if you had a deal go sour on another website or whatever. If it happened elsewhere then don't bring it here. Leave your grievances at the door.
10. Do Not Post Private Conversations
This includes PM's, IM's and emails.
11. No Spam
12. No Disruptive Posting or Flamebaiting
Do not purposely post anything which will cause another member (or members) to react negatively. This is subjective.
Warnings and Infractions
If you break one of the above rules you may receive a Warning or Infraction. A Warning is generally given for a minor first offense. A warning is an official reminder to follow the rules. After a Warning, or for a more severe offense you will receive an Infraction.
3 Infractions = A Temporary One Week Ban
5 Infractions = A Permanent Ban
If you do not agree with a warning or infraction, you should first address the issue with the moderator who issued the warning / infraction. If you are still not happy, the chain of command goes moderator - super moderator - admin. If you are rude when complaining about a warning or infraction, do not expect our position to change.
Overall Community Flow and the Rules
If your presence on the forums causes a disturbance in the normal daily flow for members or staff, the Admins have the right to enact an immediate permanent ban with no warning.
This could include:
• Being repeatedly reported for posts/threads/visitor messages/pms
• Need for intervention in buy/sell/trade interaction between board members
• Need for intervention in buy/sell/trade feedback threads
• Posts triggering public or private arguments
• Presence triggering strife among members or staff due to actions outside this forum.
If these or any other unwanted actions happen, regardless of the quantity, duration, or spacing of events over time, Admins may immediately and permanently enact a ban if they feel it will benefit the community as a whole.
Signatures & Avatars
You are allow a single image in your signature. Your signature may not exceed 700 pixels in width or 200 pixels in height. Your signature image may not exceed 100kb in file size. If you have a signature image, you are allowed two lines of normal sized text under it. You are required to host the image yourself or on a photo hosting website. If you break these guidelines, your signature will be removed.
Avatars may not exceed 100kb in file size.
Quick FAQ
Q. How do I post an image?
A. If you are in a forum that does not allow attachments to posts, you can use an image hosting website such as ImageShack® - Image Hosting or Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket.
Q. How big should my images be?
A. Images posted in threads should be kept to a reasonable size (both file size and height x width) where possible. A general good practise guideline is to keep file sizes to about 500 - 750 KB and images within 1200 pixels wide and 1200 pixels high.
Q. How do I edit my signature and Avatar?
A. Click on the link that says "User CP". On the left hand side you will find various links to edit your account details.
Q. How big can my signature be?
A. You are allowed single image that can be no larger than 700 pixels wide by 200 pixels high and must be below 40kb.
Q. What are News Credits?
A. When someone posts a thread in News and Rumors, and that info is posted on our frontpage, the user will be awarded a News Credit. It allows TFW2005 and their members to know who is sharing new information with our community.
Q. I found a post that breaks the rules, how do I report it?
A. Under every post is this icon
. Click on the icon to report any post that you feel may break a forum rule.Q. What is an Infraction?
A. An Infraction is given for a violation of the rules. If you receive 3 Infractions you will be banned for a week. If you receive 5, you will be banned permanently.
Q. How do I become a mod or staff member?
A. Mods, Contributors and News Staff members are chosen by upper level staff and Administrators. Staff members are chosen based on their posting behavior and ability to share knowledge. Don't call us, we'll call you.
Q. What is considered spam?
A. Spam can include, but is not limited to, a single or series of nonsense or non sequitur off-topic posts, such as a link to a facepalm JPG or "LOLWUT??" type posts. It can also include topics where the subject matter is clearly nonsensical. Generally staff will decide on a case by case basis - as a rule, if a post seems silly or excessively off-topic, it could be considered spam.
