Post by OH DODI DEAR ?! on May 23, 2010 2:13:48 GMT -5
THE RULES ,
Welcome to LOSIN’ CONTROL; we’re glad to have you as a potential member. Here are a few things you’ll have to agree on before joining the fun, which isn’t anything new from what you already know. Still, look over these just the same so you don’t forget.
1. Anything Grease-related belongs to Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey – we are intending no infringement of any kind. Site graphics are courtesy of Eric. Site plot and official blurbs ( e.g. application, rules, claims, etc ) are Eric, Hannah, and Dodi’s. Site content goes to the respective members.
2. LOSIN’ CONTROL will remain PG-13 as per Proboards TOS. Don’t think of it as a limitation. Think of it like – you’re allowed to go to third base. Anything further will have to be roleplayed out through another venue other than this forum ( NO PMs ) if it’s that imperative you need to do it. Otherwise, the black out feature works wonders. This is a huge bummer and we know it, but we’d rather keep this board online than off. Just keep in mind: if you have to ask if it’s too far, then it probably is. Cursing, mild sexual activity, and adult themes ( e.g. drugs, alcohol, pregnancy, rape, etc ) will be allowed so long as you stay in respectable boundaries. Don’t make it graphic – allude to it, imply it. We don’t need to read how your character does a line of coke; just play out the symptoms.
3. Every member of LOSIN’ CONTROL must be thirteen ( 13 ) years of age or older. Again, this is stipulated by the Proboards TOS. If you’re caught lying about this, we will remove you from the forum.
4. Use the Golden Rule around here. Treat everyone with the respect you want to be treated with, and no problems will occur. Keep the staff happy and keep your fellow roleplayers happy – we’re all here to have a nice time and do what we love: write. Don’t ruin it for the rest of us.
5. Plagiarism and stealing of any kind will not be tolerated, and if we find out, you will be reported. Don’t take graphics without crediting. Especially do NOT take any of LOSIN’ CONTROL’s graphics without speaking to Eric first. Characters should be unique and your brainchild – don’t steal them from somebody else’s hard work. It’s just tacky and makes you look like a jackass.
6. We are a literate roleplay site. We expect our members to show good grammar and spelling ( seriously, spell check is your friend ). Absolutely no one-liners. LOSIN’ CONTROL has a word count of 350+. Most members can do quite a bit more than this even on their off days, so it’s really not that much to ask for. If you can’t do this much, then we recommend you don’t join. Try to match the partner you’re roleplaying with. If they give you a 1000+ post, aim for something in that region. But for those members who can belt out 3000+, please remember not everyone can continuously reach that mark. Also remember that posts must be in past tense.
7. All characters must be represented by a celebrity. There are to be no scene kids, no myspacers, and definitely no randoms. They must be someone famous, whether they are in movies, modeling, or a well-known musician.
8. Having graphics is a must – we have to imagine your character. Your icon must not exceed 150x200, and your sigs cannot exceed 475x425. If they do, an admin will edit your profile and take them out. Also, please use pretty graphics. If you don’t know how to make them, ask someone who does or borrow from premades. Just be sure to credit.
9. When registering for the forum, use any name you want to. Just be sure to modify your profile to your character’s FIRST, MIDDLE, AND LAST NAMEin caps. Your application won’t be accepted unless it is. This keeps things looking nice and uniform. And keep the middle names to a realistic degree – we don’t need royalty walking around with ten different middle names.
10. As of now, there is no limit to the number of characters you may play. However, if you cannot keep all of your characters active, we will ask you to drop one or more. Furthermore, everyone knows men are a commodity in today’s market – we encourage them to be made right and left. For every two girls you make, your third must be a boy. We’re just trying to keep the ratios even.
11. ACTIVITY IS IMPORTANT. Without you guys on, roleplaying it up, there is no site. Please log in to ALL of your accounts every day and try for at least one post a week. Seriously, that’s not asking for a lot at all. We understand that life happens and people have stuff to do, but it won’t kill you to keep one thread alive each week.
12. Keep in mind that everyone has flaws. We don’t want to see Mary Sues/Gary Stus running amuck. It’s the faults that make them fun to roleplay. But remember, having a too tragic past can also be stereotypical. Find a happy medium and then thrust them into drama you will actually roleplay. Godmoding ties into this – DON’T DO IT. You cannot assume what the other player will have their character do, say, or think. Your character doesn’t know what the other character will say, do, or think. Don’t make them all-knowing and all-powerful. Don’t make them impenetrable. EVERYBODY has weaknesses.
13. Since the gangs have generated a fair amount of interest, we're going to start an audition process for those future applicants who want to join their ranks. These are the only gangs in Paxton and they're tough to break into. You either have to impress the leaders or basically be born into them, and because they are so exclusive and limited in number, we feel it's only right to select those who actually fit the image. Also, it will help keep things balanced within the groups so that everyone knows their place in the grand scheme of things.
Here is what we're going to do: If you apply to be part of any of the gangs (T-BIRDS, SCORPS, CHICKS or PINK LADIES), your application will be set to pending until all the admins have had a chance to review it. If we decide your character isn't exactly gang material, we will suggest another member group that we find more appropriate for your character and sort you into that group instead. If you have any objections, you may pm an admin and/or alter you application to fit the other member group you desire. However! You will only get one chance[/b] to apply for the gangs. Changing your character just to fit into the gangs will only make them less sincere and nobody wants that.
14. And finally, don’t advertise your site in the c-box in ANY fashion. There are places on the board to submit it, so follow those rules.
Listen to these and you’ll be golden!
Respectfully, [/size]
LOSIN’ CONTROL Staff
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