Rules, All new users MUST read!

First off I would like to welcome you to the forums. I hope you enjoy your stay.
There are some rules you need to follow and they are below.
I'm sure it can't be that hard to follow them.

RULES

Spamming
Under no circumstances may you spam. We will have ZERO tolerance to spammers and
we will ban them. Not hard to follow.

Flaming
We will not tolerate flaming. If you do not get along with someone then take it somewhere
else. NOT HERE!

Getting off topic
It is understandable that every once in a while you may get off topic. That's understandable
but you must get back on topic. If the topic is about Game Maker and you are talking
about what you did yesterday the topic will be locked. Please stay on topic and
if something starts drifting to another topic then change the topics title.

Pornographic Material
This will not be tolerated. Any pornographic material submitted will result in you
getting permanently BANNED. Also any child pornography will be reported to the
corresponding authorities. YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED!

Bumping
You may bump your topic only AFTER 24 hours. Give or take of course. No
bumping any sooner though. If you bump you will receive a warning. If you
do it again your topic will be locked. Also, if you bump you cannot simple
just make a post that says '-bump-'. Your bump must have a reason.
(i.e. Info, updates, reference, etc.)

Cursing/cussing
You may not curse. Slight words like 'damn' are accepted.
Cursing will result in your topic locked and you temporarily
banned.

Advertising your forums
There is a board specific for advertisements.


Advertising your topic
You may ONLY advertise your topic if it is relevant to the
current topic. (i.e. My topic can help you with your problem)

Becoming a Mod
We, the Admins, will be watching how you act on the forums.
If we believe you are capable of becoming a Mod then we will
let you know. However, if you ever ask to be a Mod, then you
will never get to be one.

Sigs
Your sig may not contain any offensive material. If you see someones
sig that you find offensive, contact one of the Mods or Admins with
details about the sig and why you find it offensive. We will look into it.
Sigs may not be larger than 400x150. (Width x Height)
If there are any problems with the size PM me with a reason as to why
I should change it and I will consider it.

Advertising in general
You may not advertise unless you are an active member of the community.
(50+ posts)
You may however, ask to affiliate with us.

Don't mess up the pages.
I know that you are allowed to use HTML, I've been kind enough to allow this.
The reason that this would usually be against the rules is because people will
mess up the pages. If any HTML is used to change the way a topic looks then
the person responsible will be banned temporarily the first time, we won't be so
kind the second time.

Any other rules that you believe should be added, drop them in the suggestions
topic.

Aside from all that I hope you have a nice time in our forums. Invite others too!

Every time that I edit the rules I will post here so people will notice that there are new rules.

Any new rules are effective the day after they are posted.