Server and Forum Rules
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Like any community, we have a few rules to make sure that everything runs smoothly, and everyone has a decent time while sitting on The Couch. Please read them over carefully, and don't hesitate to ask any staff member about them if you're unsure.
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Server Guidelines
- Racism/Discrimination - Keep racism and such down to an extreme minimum, if it becomes way too much of a problem, first a warning will be given, then a silence. If it escalates further (player rejoins, name change, etc.) a one day ban is necesary. If after that ban has gone through, and the player still persists, a permanent ban from all things related to The Couch will be in order.
- Cheating - A demo should be recorded but is not required. Admin's attention should be gained immediately if a cheater has been found. Permanent banning, no questions asked.
- Exploiting - Certain thing's like light poles will be allowed, standing on the edge of a building will not. Things that should be considered bugs will not be allowed. Punishment will be a warning, followed by a one day ban, followed by a permanent ban if need be.
- Spamming (chat or voice) - Punishment is as follows: warning, then silence. If player persists and it is intentional and blatant, a one day ban is adequate, followed by a permanent ban if need be.
- Respect - If respect is not shown towards players, a silence will be the ultimate resolve if needed. All fights should not occur in the server or in the forums, and should be kept strictly an instant messaging basis (out of tCo activities all together).
- Respect admins - Punishment will be less than one month, followed by a permanent ban. This subject could get touchy, so if leV has to step in then fury will be placed on thee. This applies to any derogatory statements made against the admin or the community, not the admin simply as a player (a.k.a. trash talking). The player's social impact in the server should also be taken into thought.
Reporting Incidents
- If you see a cheater and there is no admin on the server, record a demo or sufficient proof, and post the information on couchBans.
- When reporting racism, please be sure to include proof that the player was warned and well aware that racism is not allowed in our servers.
- If you make a report, be sure to include adequate proof. This includes a screenshot, demo, or any other concrete proof. Copying text is allowed, but please try to get a screenshot or demo instead. Server Logs can be checked for verification, but requires much more work on the Administrators part. Also remember time and date, which make's log hunting a lot easier.
Forum Guidelines
- All ban requests, unban requests, and abuse reports are to be discussed only in the appropriate forum. Only Directors, the offender, and the acting Admin may discuss the situation during the resolve. Any other posts from other members will be removed.
- Do not use language and images that are racist or sexist, or language and images that belittle a person's religion, sexual preference or ethnicity.
- Don't spam. (You know, posting your site in the shoutbox multiple times, double posting, etc.)
- Flaming will not be tolerated, and will provoke removal from this site.
- Do not violate copyright laws.
- Do not promote or solicit illegal activities.
- Do not impersonate other members.
Important
ATTENTION:
- The Couch's admins reserves the right to alter or delete any post, member name, signature file, image or related content on its boards at any time, without prior notice.
- Should a violation of the rules result in a user being banned, any new accounts created by the user will also be banned.
- The boards are moderated, but sometimes things (objectionable or otherwise) can stay on the boards for a while before someone catches them. We are not responsible—and by entering you agree not to hold us liable—for any message posted in these forums.
- If you wish to contact a member of The Couch regarding board issues, please email or private message (PM) a staff member.
- The Couch reserves the right to ban any member without warning, reason or justification.
