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- Some FAQ we get concerning the Brig and Keelhauling.
- What are the Rules and Acceptable Use Policies here?
- What is subclub.info's stance in relation to warez and piracy?
- What are subclub.info's editorial policies?
- What role do SUBCLUB forum moderators play?
- How can I become a SubClub moderator?
- Acceptable language.
- Personal avatar, signatures, image faqs.
- I like this website, how can I show support for all SubClub.com does?
The Brig A temporary suspension, from 3 to 30 days. Cause: repeated forum rule violations, or a single acute and serious rule violation. Usually this is preceded by warnings. And usually being "thrown in the Brig" does not mean we do not like you, but we have to keep some form of order, and if you cannot cooperate, you go into the Brig. General lore: guys in the Brig frequently are assigned duty peeling potatos (imaginary). People are usually good-natured about getting sent to the Brig, but keep in mind, it's not a joke we want to make a habit of (it wastes moderator's time), and people who are sent to the Brig are actually closer to being Keelhauled (permanent BAN). So, avoid the Brig if you can (you can) and if you are thrown in the Brig, be good-natured about it and try not to let it happen again.
Keelhauled Permanent BAN. No return to the forum is permitted, and the IP and other info on the Keelhauled individual is entered into the system to block their access to the forum. A person gets Keelhauled after several warnings (usually), usually time in the brig (temp suspension), and after some really bad violation, like opening a new account and flaming someone, or cursing out someone in PM, or repeated violations with no sign of regret or attempt to cooperate. When it reaches that point, the morderators and admin have wasted so much personal time dealing with this individual that we choose not to waste any more. He's keelhauled, thrown over the side, we do not like you and we do not want you here. By god, one would think he had been warned enough, he chose to be disruptive, and in effect, he had banned himself. He has tried very hard to get kicked off the forum. Sometime a person is Keelhauled and people start posting Why was JoeX banned, we want him back! threads and "petitions". This is more pointless work for the moderators and neither I, Takeda, John, Bill, Gizzmoe, Warhawk, Hitman, CCIP, Seth, or any of the moderators want to spend all our free time on the Internet PMing the same people to behave, to stop flaming and trolling, to knock off the game piracy discussion, to keep the discussions clean, and in general, arguing with idiots who cannot understand that the forum has rules and guidelines. If JoeX is your buddy, why didn't you PM him and ask him to calm down or straighten up?
SubClub Moderators spend a lot of their personal time to keep the tone friendly and civil, to keep the forum free of porn, spam, software piracy, and vulgar/offensive/hate speech. People who post in forums have no idea how much time a moderator has to use in discussing why JoeX was warned, yes the warning is outlined in the rules, then keeping an eye on JoeX, who then may decide to see how close he can get to breaking the rules without actually getting in trouble. We had one member spend time in the brig for a really offensive, vulgar joke about another member; he was in the brig a few days and then turned right around and posted a borderline vulgar remark... that is unacceptable, folks, and it is selfish and thoughtless that any SubClub forum member, who wants a nice place to discuss things, would tie up a moderator's time and disrupt the tone on a regular basis. This guy may be a great guy, and we all like him, but in the end, it comes down to selfish behavior that causes grief and wastes people's time.
SubClub will also attempt to add a general idea of what got someone Keelhauled in their sig area.
In conclusion, if you have read all this way, let me say that the guidelines that each moderator is given stress patience with the members. We do not want to suspend or ban people, we do not want to play "judge" or use authority. We detest forums that have strongarmed moderators; but it is up the general forum members to do their part, too. Everyone has a bad day but with so many members, that excuse doesn't extend very far. We need everyone's cooperation to keep the SubClub forums a place where mature, civil, friendly, and reasonable people can talk and help each other.
Dargo Admin, SubClub
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What are the Rules and Acceptable Use Policies here? No advertising or referring to other online game stores. This may seem greedy but this website costs several hundred dollars a month to keep online! We need all the help we can get and selling submarine and computer games helps. If you want to advertise for the competition, start your own forum and have at it.
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What is subclub.info's stance in relation to warez and piracy? SUBCLUB Review has a longstanding policy against software piracy. We do NOT allow discussion or even mention of warez, abandonware, peer-to-peer game swapping, illegal download sites, or rip-off websites. Nothing will get you banned faster than pointing people to illegal software distribution sites. Don't ask for serial numbers, manuals, or cracks. Any admission that you have in your possession illegal software can and usually will result in revocation of your SubClub forum account. Support computer game programmers buy legally purchasing their work. They have to eat too, you know.
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What are subclub.info's editorial policies? The SubClub forum is not the place for flaming, spewing, or otherwise mouthing off. We do not allow posts where people are called idiots, morons, etc. We respect your freedom of speech, we ask that you respect our rules. You are welcome to express your opinion about games and other subjects. We do not want SUBCLUB Review and the SubClub forums to degenerate into a collection of *This game sux!!!!* and other immature rants. Like something or dislike something about a game, express your thoughts in reasoned and responsible terms. There are any number of forums which allow unbridled idiocy to reign, we want the SubClub to be a civil, mature forum for discussions about naval and SUBCLUBs, tactics, mods, playing tips, troubleshooting, and submarine topics in general. As such, we retain the right to edit and/or delete posts we find offensive. We also have the right to ban users who contribute to poisoning the well. Just as a radio talk host has the right to decide who he airs and a newspaper editor decides whose letters he prints and whose he throws away, the moderators in the SubClub forums have final say on rants and spews they decide should be cut.
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What role do SUBCLUB forum moderators play? SUBCLUB forums allow a wide range of discussion freedom but there are limits. Moderators volunteer to see that the forums do not descend into chaos and anarchy and that the rules are adhered to. Members should not publicly attack a Moderator or intentionally undermine a Moderator's actions by baiting or harrassing him. It is okay for a member to publicly ask a Moderator why an admonishment was issued or why a post was censored. Do not seek to argue endlessly over it.
If a member wishes to challenge a Moderator action that involves the member, this challenge must be raised in private via PM or email, not in public.
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How can I become a SubClub moderator? SubClub moderators are chosen by the admin based on the content of a user's discussions, how often the user posts, and his degree of diplomacy and friendliness. Please do not e-mail the moderators or admins and nominate yourself. If you have to ask to become a moderator, you will dequalify yourself from consideration.
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Acceptable language Please use language that you would use around your mother. No vulgarities, obscenities, hate speech, or foul language. Do not use w*rds with aster*cks, same thing as vulgar languge. Express yourself with respect to others.
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Personal avatar, signatures, image faqs A friendly reminder, please keep your signature images to a reasonable size, no larger than 120 high, 400 wide.
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I like this website, how can I show support for all Subsim.com does? By all means, visit the Subsim Store if you're new to SUBSIM Review and check out the games, DVDs, movies, and books. Buying a game through the store costs you nothing extra but it provides the necessary funds to keep us online. We also gladly accept donations! Contributors will receive access to receive our premium Bonus Mods downloads. We can't do this without your support. Thanks!
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