Post by Ashen on Sept 10, 2012 23:33:41 GMT -6
Age and E-mail Requirements
In order to use Forest Horizon and the resources available on it, you must be 13 and provide a real birthdate upon signing up. Providing false information to get around this rule will result in the account being removed and you will be required to rejoin upon turning 13.
Forest Horizon requires that you have a valid, working e-mail address in which an Administrator or Moderator can reach you should it be necessary. Should the Help Staff try to contact you via e-mail and is unable to reach you due to the validity of the e-mail address provided, the account may be removed. It is also optional whether you make it available to the public or not.
Language
We require the use of English; chatspeak, slang, shorthand is not permitted. This is because we get members from all around the world and this requires the use of a translation tool to better understand posts, as well as members who have reading disabilities who may find it more difficult to read posts with multiple grammatical errors.
Be a Mature, Rational Adult
You are expected to act like an adult during your time on Forest Horizon regardless of your age. Everyone is to be treated with respect. You are required to be honest and must not submit false or deliberately misleading information such as, but not limited to, lying about your age or who you are [ex: pretending to be someone else in order to evade a ban], making up stories and posting them as fact, etc. Those who are transgender, gender-fluid, etc are free to put down their preferred gender regardless of physical appearances or bodily function.
Cussing is allowed, but it is not to be excessive nor directed at anyone else. It's okay to say “Fuck” but not okay to say “Fuck you.” Do not degrade, insult, or call others names. No “You're and idiot” or “You're a fucking jackass.” Forest Horizon expects maturity, it is a place for adults to discuss, not for children to play.
Being mature also means being responsible. You are responsible for yourself and your actions. You will be expected to assume responsibility for any actions that may have breached the rules, and thus accept the consequences of said actions.
It is the duty of the parents/guardians to control the access their children have to the internet. If your child joins Forest Horizon, the community is not liable. A child joining who is under the age of 13 will have their account removed once we can catch it, but that is the extent of our responsibility.
Tolerance and Leaving Bigotry at the Door
You are not required to agree with or support any other user, but you ARE required to tolerate these differences and be courteous of such. You may disagree provided you handle it without being disruptive and are courteous of the other user(s). In short, Don't be a bigot and treat people with tolerance, courtesy, and kindness.
Neutral Territory
Not everyone will get along in the community, it's a fact of life. But no matter how little you get along, Forest Horizon is Neutral Territory. Forest Horzion is about community and support, not drama - do not bring your drama here.
Unwanted Messaging
Please do not send junk mail, spam, chain letters, religious mail, joke letters, solicitations, or any other nuisance contact, whether through e-mail, or private message. If you wish to share something with someone, please ask, otherwise we ask that you don't waste our time in dealing with these unwanted messages, both directly and indirectly.
Illegal Content and Actions
Do not post any illegal, objectionable, or inappropriate material on Forest Horizon. This means the posting of, but not limited to, pornography [albeit not illegal, but not acceptable on Forest Horizon], illegal download sites, warez, viruses, admitting to the use, buying, selling, or in possession of illegal drugs, and so forth. As previously mentioned, you are responsible for yourself and your actions and agree to take on responsibility for any consequences that may occur.
Multiple Accounts
The creation of multiple accounts here is not allowed
Reporting Problems
E-mail or PM Admin or moderators <forestwolfie@gmail.com>
In order to use Forest Horizon and the resources available on it, you must be 13 and provide a real birthdate upon signing up. Providing false information to get around this rule will result in the account being removed and you will be required to rejoin upon turning 13.
Forest Horizon requires that you have a valid, working e-mail address in which an Administrator or Moderator can reach you should it be necessary. Should the Help Staff try to contact you via e-mail and is unable to reach you due to the validity of the e-mail address provided, the account may be removed. It is also optional whether you make it available to the public or not.
Language
We require the use of English; chatspeak, slang, shorthand is not permitted. This is because we get members from all around the world and this requires the use of a translation tool to better understand posts, as well as members who have reading disabilities who may find it more difficult to read posts with multiple grammatical errors.
Be a Mature, Rational Adult
You are expected to act like an adult during your time on Forest Horizon regardless of your age. Everyone is to be treated with respect. You are required to be honest and must not submit false or deliberately misleading information such as, but not limited to, lying about your age or who you are [ex: pretending to be someone else in order to evade a ban], making up stories and posting them as fact, etc. Those who are transgender, gender-fluid, etc are free to put down their preferred gender regardless of physical appearances or bodily function.
Cussing is allowed, but it is not to be excessive nor directed at anyone else. It's okay to say “Fuck” but not okay to say “Fuck you.” Do not degrade, insult, or call others names. No “You're and idiot” or “You're a fucking jackass.” Forest Horizon expects maturity, it is a place for adults to discuss, not for children to play.
Being mature also means being responsible. You are responsible for yourself and your actions. You will be expected to assume responsibility for any actions that may have breached the rules, and thus accept the consequences of said actions.
It is the duty of the parents/guardians to control the access their children have to the internet. If your child joins Forest Horizon, the community is not liable. A child joining who is under the age of 13 will have their account removed once we can catch it, but that is the extent of our responsibility.
Tolerance and Leaving Bigotry at the Door
You are not required to agree with or support any other user, but you ARE required to tolerate these differences and be courteous of such. You may disagree provided you handle it without being disruptive and are courteous of the other user(s). In short, Don't be a bigot and treat people with tolerance, courtesy, and kindness.
Neutral Territory
Not everyone will get along in the community, it's a fact of life. But no matter how little you get along, Forest Horizon is Neutral Territory. Forest Horzion is about community and support, not drama - do not bring your drama here.
Unwanted Messaging
Please do not send junk mail, spam, chain letters, religious mail, joke letters, solicitations, or any other nuisance contact, whether through e-mail, or private message. If you wish to share something with someone, please ask, otherwise we ask that you don't waste our time in dealing with these unwanted messages, both directly and indirectly.
Illegal Content and Actions
Do not post any illegal, objectionable, or inappropriate material on Forest Horizon. This means the posting of, but not limited to, pornography [albeit not illegal, but not acceptable on Forest Horizon], illegal download sites, warez, viruses, admitting to the use, buying, selling, or in possession of illegal drugs, and so forth. As previously mentioned, you are responsible for yourself and your actions and agree to take on responsibility for any consequences that may occur.
Multiple Accounts
The creation of multiple accounts here is not allowed
Reporting Problems
E-mail or PM Admin or moderators <forestwolfie@gmail.com>