Rule updates..

[Brandon Martus]

The rules have been updated. I forgot that I had these written up last week, and didn't make them public. I first want to say that the additions made are not directed towards specific users, but rather additions to help new members understand the 'unwritten rules' we've been using in the image galleries. (What a good who-am-i picture is, how many pictures to upload, etc, etc) So, go check the rules out, the changes made are near the bottom. There are 3-4 new paragraphs.

As always.. questions, comments, and suggestions are always welcome.

[Steve W]

Dumb question I know but were are the rules?

Knew it was dumb. I found it on the bottom of the page. Who ever looks there?

[Brandon Martus]

Ahh, sorry. They're shown when you initially sign up, and then you can get to them on any page at the very bottom right side.

[Steve W]

Quote from rules "The AKA field should contain your name, if you want. If your username is your name, then you can put your online screenname / nickname. The AKA field shouldn't contain a silly phrase or sentence."

Who follows this rule? I see that you don't Brandon.

[RogerR]

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is that really all of the rules? i seem to remember there being a lot more when i originally signed up. and what about the proliferation of "%2$s"? is my computer just acting up?

<edit> cleared cookies and internet files, and it started displaying normally</edit>

[Clark Gilbert]

I think your computer is acting up

This is from the rules page.

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The AKA field should contain your name, if you want. If your username is your name, then you can put your online screenname / nickname. The AKA field shouldn't contain a silly phrase or sentence. That is what your signature is for. There is plenty of room there. Leave the AKA field blank if you are not going to put your name or a nickname in it. The moderators will be clearing out the AKA field for you if there is a violation of the above two rules. If the abuse continues, the field will be disabled for your account.

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[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Steve W

Quote from rules "The AKA field should contain your name, if you want. If your username is your name, then you can put your online screenname / nickname. The AKA field shouldn't contain a silly phrase or sentence."

Who follows this rule? I see that you don't Brandon.

Shhh.. The "AKA police" may delete Brandon's account if they catch on....

And actually, I think that's his name from the "type with your (elbow or nose)" thread anyways.

[Ryan M.]

I wonder if the "Who-am-I" picture rule update is becuase of mine...

However, I plead a lack of abuse of other rules and get off lightly, meaning you forget it.

[Brandon Martus]

The AKA rule has been updated.

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Brandon Martus

The AKA rule has been updated.

"...or feel free to have some fun & give youself a silly AKA title..."

Oops.. it's spelled wrong...

I know, I'm annoying like that.. It's a curse..
Feel free to delete this post if you want to when (or if) you change it..

[Steve W]

If there was a spell check that wouldn't have happened.

[Jeff Waegelin]

Originally Posted by Steve W

If there was a spell check that wouldn't have happened.

Dropping subtle hints, are we?

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Jeff Waegelin

Dropping subtle hints, are we?

No need for subtle hints anymore.. It's here now. w00t!

[Brandon Martus]

Originally Posted by Jeff Waegelin

Dropping subtle hints, are we?

That post right there was my final inspiration.

I read it last night and went "It's getting done. Now."

Thank you Steve.

[Steve W]

You ARE the BEST !!!!!!!!