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Detailed Forum Rules

Section Rules I (Features)

We desire that everyone on 91.8 The Fan enjoys the shows and features that we place on the site, but we know that not everyone will. As such, we do accept threads on improvement, but all types of criticism must be just that: criticism. Anything that does not fall under the lines of progress will be removed. Insults of any kind are not respected or wanted in this section. Please refrain from such content towards our staff.

Also, do not post any threads to become one of our features. If you truly have an interest then proceed to our Volunteer section on the 91.8 The Fan site. Thank you for your interest!

Section Rules II (Site News)

Please note that while we approve of comments in this section that we will not allow users to create topics. This category is solely used by the staff of 91.8 The Fan to announce specific news that center around the development of our site, the forums, or our directory. These can include, but not be limited to, Terms Of Service modifications, rule changes, excreta.

Section Rules III (Introductions)

We humbly request that all introductions be fairly lengthy, and not limited to one word posts that consist of solely a greeting. We want all new users to post here to better get to know our community, but we would also like to know a bit about you.

In return, our older staff should treat each new member with respect and courtesy. We ask that all users refrain from any comments concerning the words noob or fresh meat in a negative manner, instead be welcoming to the newer generation.

Section Rules IV (Serious)

Serious discussions are just that, and should be treated with proper reverence. While in other places there are times to joke, this is not one of them. All situations posted here should be treated as a serious event, and that means that none of the topics here are meant to be made fun of. Any harmful jokes will be considered an insult.

In opposition, any thread suspected as being solely for attention seeking purposes or entirely made up should be reported to a moderator or administrator immediately. If you suspect such a thing, then do not respond! By replying, you are fueling the fire sort to speak, and are making the situation worse. By posting a response instead of contacting a moderator, you might also suffer punishment for your actions.

Section Rules V (Anime)

It should be noted that our anime section is split into two sections. One is fully intergraded with our Directory. Since the two work in conjunction, we encourage all episode discussions of an anime listed in our Directory be made in that sub-section. For all other anime, please use the general anime section.

Episode discussions are a certain feature we wish to promote, most keenly in our Directory. As such, we request that if a person wishes to talk about a specific episode of an anime they are watching they entitle it the following: Anime Title Episode 1 Discussion IE Blue Seed Episode 12 Discussion. This allows users to see what episode they are discussing as well as avoiding any small bits of spoilers they may accidentally see.

For a full list of what anime are included into our Directory, make sure to visit the Directory located on the main site.

We would also like all users to be aware of our spoiler tags, which should be used in any case that there is a certain plot device revealed. To make a spoiler tag, make sure to type [ spoiler ], whatever the content is here, and then finish it off with [ / spoiler ]. Remove the spaces in the spoiler tags listed above to use the BBC properly.

Lastly, any links to anime torrents, illegal anime streaming sites, manga, other media, and the likes are cause for an immediate ban. 91.8 The Fan does not promote piracy in anyway, and will deal with such events with the biggest ban hammer we have on hand. 91.8 The Fan supports the industry, and we'd like our members to do the same. In conjunction, do not talk about your illegal habits or discourage other uses to steal from the industry.

Section Rules VI (Manga)

We require that any talk on manga be pointed specifically to their chapter. For example, if you have just read the latest chapter of Ouran High School Host Club and wished to discuss it, you would then be required to make a thread entitled Ouran High School Host Club Chapter 32 Discussion. This allows users to see what chapter others are discussing as well as avoiding any small bits of spoilers they may accidentally see.

We would also like all users to be aware of our spoiler tags, which should be used in any case that there is a certain plot device revealed. To make a spoiler tag, make sure to type [ spoiler ], whatever the content is here, and then finish it off with [ / spoiler ]. Remove the spaces in the spoiler tags listed above to use the BBC properly.

Lastly, any links to manga torrents, illegal manga viewing sites, and the likes are cause for an immediate ban. 91.8 The Fan does not promote piracy in anyway, and will deal with such events with the biggest ban hammer we have on hand.

Section Rules VII (Video Games)

The video game section is the only exception to posting a duplicate thread. In the Current Generation subsection, one may post their game thread as desired in the specific console they wish to address; however, if the game is released on more than one console then this thread can also exist in another subsection. For example, the game Ghostbusters may already have a thread in the Playstation 3 section, but another thread can be created if the Xbox 360 section if one does not already exist.

This is to help promote users on finding a game with their corresponding console as well as to avoid all sort of "Console Wars".

Any sort of console bashing will be highly frowned upon, and is a bannable offense from this section.

Another bannable offense is posting any sort of illegal modifications, game downloads, and other various items of concern.

Section Rules VIII (Art)

While we respect the idea of the human body as art, anything that shows any sort of nudity is not allowed on the forums. As such, we request that no nudity of any form be displayed. This means the display of male and female genitalia, a woman's chest, or the buttocks of either gender is restricted from the whole forums as well as this section.

We will also do not agree with stealing in any form, if there is any way a piece of art that you posted up is stolen from another artist, we will be forced to ban you. Please make sure to source your art and give proper credit.

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