Forum rules - please read before posting.

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<span style='font-size:17pt;line-height:100%'>Operation Flashpoint Board Rules</span>

Please respect the following rules when you post on this board. Breaking of any of these rules may result in a post restriction (PR) for a set period of time or in extreme cases a can result in a permanent ban.

<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>1. Rules of Conduct</span>

The Rules of Conduct regulate the interaction between forum members. They are in place to ensure that board remains a civilised place where people can communicate freely without being harassed and abused.

§1)No Flaming/Flame-baiting

Abusive comments, personal attacks and name calling are not allowed either on the board or through PM's. If you receive a PM that is abusive or you find offensive please forward it to a moderator who will investigate. Flame-baiting is also not tolerated, flame-baiting is making a post to someone that is obviously intended to elicit an angry response.

§2)No bigotry

Racists, sexists, homophobes or any other type of bigots are not welcome on these forums, such offences will very likely result in an immediate and permanent ban.

§3)Follow the instructions of the moderators

When a moderator or BIS staff member asks you to do something or to stop doing something, please follow their instructions, if you're unhappy with their instruction feel free to PM them.

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<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>2. Rules of Contents</span>

The Rules of Contents regulate the substance of what is posted. They are in place to ensure that topics that are posted do not offend and bother people or violate the law.

<span style='font-size:9pt;line-height:100%'>§1)Discussions about Operation Flashpoint's copy protection or copying, backing-up, hacking, cracking or reverse engineering Operation Flashpoint will not be tolerated and such discussions will be deleted immediately. Any breach of this rule may result in the poster no longer having access to the forum.</span>

§2)No discussion about illegally obtained software

All discussions about warez, piracy or leaked software are strictly forbidden, such threads will be closed and will most likely result in a permanent ban for the instigator.

§3)No discussion about cracks

This includes request for cracks, links to cracks or sites that host cracks, also not acceptable are requests for CD Keys/serials, again such threads will be closed and could result in a permanent ban.

§4)No Spam

We deem spam as making a thread or posting a reply that has no real worth, is irrelevant, useless and offers nothing to a discussion. Spam is not limited to text, posting an image as a means of spam or a spam'esque URL will also result in the same response from a moderator. With spam being hard to define, it is another example of something left to moderator's discretion, if in doubt ask yourself "does my reply add to the discussion in a way for the discussion to continue further"? If not then think of something "meatier" to add to the thread. Repeated spamming will result in any/all of the following:- Post count reduction, warning level increase, temporary restriction from posting.

§5)No posting of explicit images

No posting of pictures containing porn, real killing, mutilations, wounds, carnage,  and other disgusting/explicit images. This also includes links to pages that contain such images. There have been a number of incidents where people have linked to news sites which unbeknownst to them contains obscene images a few mouse clicks away, while we can't expect people to check every link on a site it is strongly suggested that whenever making a post about a news item the post is structured in a way that provides the information without risk of breaching the rules. A good example of how to do this can be seen below. If you're ever unsure as to whether or not a link should be posted on the forum feel free to PM a moderator for guidance.

§6)Do not start threads relating to discussions on other boards

What happens in this forum should stay in this forum and vice versa, conversations other than those strictly relating to OPF matters should not be brought into these forums from others.

§7)No public discussion on how the forum is moderated

If you have questions/complaints/comments that you wish to make about the board or moderators or anything like that please PM them to a moderator, we will do our utmost to reply to any that we receive, please remember we have lives outside of the forum so can't promise to reply immediately. If you have an issue that you feel cannot be solved by another moderator then please PM the head moderator (Placebo) he will be happy to look into the matter.

§8)No posting of messages from banned members

If a forum member is banned, no matter if they're a friend/colleague/clan mate, they will have been banned for a reason that we believe to be fully valid, therefore we do not want any comments posted onto the forum on their behalf, doing so could put you into the same banned position that they are in.

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<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>3. Rules of Format</span>

The Rules of Format regulate the appearance of what is posted and of user profile. They are in place to ensure that the board remains easy to use and uncluttered with unnecessary elements.

§1)Search before posting

If you have a question, please use the board search function before posting to make sure that it hasn't been answered before. There is a big chance it has, not only does searching help to keep the board free of multiple threads it will also help you to get an answer much quicker.

§2)Post in the right forum

Please ensure you make new threads in the correct forum, if you're unsure of which forum to post in feel free to ask a moderator.

§3)Do not cross-post

Do not post duplicate threads in more than one forum simply to get an answer quicker or to draw more attention to your post.

§4)Do not dig up old threads

Threads older than 4 months should not be dug up unless something significant is being added. If in doubt as to what is "significant" PM a moderator and they will give you their opinion. As always old threads will remain open or be closed at the moderator's discretion.

§5)No duplicate accounts

Having several accounts is strictly forbidden. If you want to get a new account contact a moderator. If you wish to change your name for any reason we will be happy to transfer your account status over.

§6)Do not type in all capital letters

Typing in all caps equals according to standard net etiquette to yelling. It is also difficult reading such posts.

§7)Write in English

In the English part of the board please write in English and in the Czech write in Czech. Try avoiding writing in any other language since the majority of the members most likely won't understand.

Please avoid using short forms of words e.g. "m8" instead of mate, "u r" instead of you are or your, it may seem attractive to type in such a "shorthand" manner but remember that there are many people on the forums who do not have English as a first language, so it is disrespectful to use bad English simply for the sake of laziness. (Obviously there are common shortenings of words that have been used for many years on the internet that continue to be acceptable, e.g. LMAO, LOL, FYI etc.)

§8)Remove image tags when quoting a post containing an image

If you quote a post that contains an image please remove the image tag so that the link is posted not the image, it helps keep the thread tidy and easier to read if the same image isn't being posted repeatedly, you need only delete one [ to stop the image from hotlinking.

§9)Do not hotlink images over 100kb (102400 bytes) in size

Please do not hotlink (hotlink means using the IMG tags to display an image in your post) individual images over 100kb, this is so that the forum remains a smooth place to browse for everyone, irrespective of their internet connection. If you wish to post an image larger then 100 kb feel free to post the URL instead of hotlinking.

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<span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>4. Signatures and Avatars</span>

Keep avatars and signatures within forum regulations

To keep signatures reasonably small following rules apply:

[*]- total height of your signature must not exceed 150 pixels, this allows for 100 pixels of images and then 50 pixels for text/URL's if so required.

      (Below is a handy "signature ruler" to help you figure out how this rule works).

[*]- total width of your signature must not exceed 600 pixels.

[*]- height of any image, flash animation or any other signature single element must not exceed 100 pixels.

[*]- total size of all files used in your signature must be no more than 100 KB.

[*]- signature and avatar must be quiet, no sounds may be played back in them by any means.

[*]- maximum size for avatars is 64x64 pixels and the file must be no larger than 100kb (102400 bytes).

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If you see a violation of these rules on the board, please do not reply in the thread but send a PM to a moderator instead. If we all do our bit this forum can be a place that everyone can enjoy, no matter their age, sex, religion or nationality.

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Example of a post structured in a way to avoid the risk of breaking the "obscene image" rule.

The news item is quoted, there's an image for context, and the source of the post is mentioned so that a forum member can find it themselves (if they wish).....

From Sky News......

Grantham: trouble over cam

     GRANTHAM MEETS BOSSES

Quote[/b] ]Leslie Grantham is set for showdown talks with EastEnders bosses today over reports that he took part in an internet sex session from his BBC dressing room.

The actor, who plays Dirty Den, will be asked to explain himself after pictures of him apparently exposing himself via a webcam were printed in several Sunday newspapers.

He will also be questioned over allegations that he branded co-star Jessie Wallace, who plays Kat Slater, a "vile dog" and Shane Richie, who plays Alfie Moon, "big-headed and self-infatuated."

Grantham also allegedly labelled Wendy Richard (Pauline Fowler) a "w****r" and said Kim Medcalf (Sam Mitchell) was "as thick as a block of wood".

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Signature Ruler - Green for images, brown for text

You do not have to have one image with text underneath, that is just a guide, however your image(s) must not exceed 100 pixels high and 600 pixels wide.

To test a signature/avatar please do not post a test on the forum, instead send yourself a PM. If you're unsure if your signature breaks the rules or not feel free to ask a moderator by PM.