[blitz]

I think it pretty much covers everything, just make a new thread and you're set.

Thanks again, anuj.

[Southern Comfort]

QUOTE

We will not lock your topic if you don't specify what shade of purple the monkey doing a backflip should be, but if you simply post something to the effect of "I'd like a military sig with my name" then you might get a visit from Mr. Lock.

Haha, I like it. Not too strict but strict enough to get the point across. I say roll with it. In the beginning I feel a lot of people won't adapt to them but within time it will make this place a better one.

[Mockage]

Yeah I'm not even gonna bother; anuj already hit the nail.

Great job man.

[Boss Falcone]

Thank you finally all them voting payed of.

Thanks anuj. We have been wanting rules for a really long time so thanks.

Anuj: Another thing No double Posting(Joke).

Thanks everybody who voted yes and gave their Imput.

[GunWrath]

I'll toast to this.. Not bad and for a draft, I'm not so sure any changes should be made.

[SmC12]

QUOTE (anuj @ Sunday, Aug 12 2012, 15:14)

Congrats to SmC12, who was the first to both get the codewords AND pm them to me. You can either choose a verbal commendation, or to have a rule named after you.

Haha. And I never win anything.

I'm hardly active in the section anymore so naming a rule after me wouldn't be fair to those who come here everyday (SmC's Rule doesn't sound too catchy either), so I guess I'll go with the commendation. Although for me just having this section go back to the way it used to be is good enough!

The rules seem perfect. I think they're very self-explanatory so there should be no excuse for not following them. Four days between new requests and 3 days between bumps is perfectly fair in my opinion. Of course not everyone is going to like the rules, but it will really make a huge difference to this forum. Thanks for taking our suggestions seriously and not just turning your back and brushing over the problem like has happened in the past when the discussion was brought up.

[UNRATED69]

QUOTE (anuj @ Sunday, Aug 12 2012, 17:52)

When you make a request topic and it is filled, you must wait four days before making another request.

How will this be calculated? And should we time it down to the hour, or will days be enough? An example situation, such as in the old request topic you linked to, should be included to clear up any questions about this.

QUOTE (anuj @ Sunday, Aug 12 2012, 17:52)

You may make multiple requests in one topic, but use your best judgement. Moderators are allowed to use discretion as to what constitutes "excessive" requests

What do you mean by 'multiple requests in one topic'? Does it mean that one person can have a single topic for all of their requests, as long as each request follows the rules, or that a single topic can include multiple requests that might not follow the time between requests rule as long as they are related to the same, larger request (like a gang graphics topic)?

QUOTE (anuj @ Sunday, Aug 12 2012, 17:52)

but if you simply post something to the effect of "I'd like a military sig with my name" then you might get a visit from Mr. Lock.

I don't think that not being descriptive should constitute a lock, and, if anything, it seems to conflict with the 'you don't need to follow the format' comment. I agree that it is best if everyone who makes a request tries to be as descriptive as possible about what they want, but if they choose not to give us details, then they simply lose the ability to complain about what is made for them. And I've seen plenty of requests where they just want a signature that follows a specific theme (like military, for example) and leave the rest up to the artist's discretion and creativity.

Other than that, you did a great job on writing these up. I hope that reinstating some rules will make this place more like it used to be.

[anuj]

QUOTE (UNRATED69 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 08:58)

QUOTE (anuj @ Sunday, Aug 12 2012, 17:52) When you make a request topic and it is filled, you must wait four days before making another request. How will this be calculated? And should we time it down to the hour, or will days be enough? An example situation, such as in the old request topic you linked to, should be included to clear up any questions about this.

Good question. I guess I did say after the request is filled, but we'll probably modify it to be 96 hours/4 calendar days after the creation of the last request topic. I'd try to be strict about the general hours (at the earliest I'd say 84 hours/3.5 days if that doesn't become a trend).

QUOTE (UNRATED69 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 08:58)

QUOTE (anuj @ Sunday, Aug 12 2012, 17:52) You may make multiple requests in one topic, but use your best judgement. Moderators are allowed to use discretion as to what constitutes "excessive" requests What do you mean by 'multiple requests in one topic'? Does it mean that one person can have a single topic for all of their requests, as long as each request follows the rules, or that a single topic can include multiple requests that might not follow the time between requests rule as long as they are related to the same, larger request (like a gang graphics topic)?

I meant something to the effect of "I need a wallpaper, a signature, and an avatar. Here are the specifics of each one:". I should modify the verbiage to clarify that I meant "multiple requests at one time" instead of "using the same topic for multiple requests at different times".

QUOTE (UNRATED69 @ Monday, Aug 13 2012, 08:58)

QUOTE (anuj @ Sunday, Aug 12 2012, 17:52) but if you simply post something to the effect of "I'd like a military sig with my name" then you might get a visit from Mr. Lock. I don't think that not being descriptive should constitute a lock, and, if anything, it seems to conflict with the 'you don't need to follow the format' comment. I agree that it is best if everyone who makes a request tries to be as descriptive as possible about what they want, but if they choose not to give us details, then they simply lose the ability to complain about what is made for them. And I've seen plenty of requests where they just want a signature that follows a specific theme (like military, for example) and leave the rest up to the artist's discretion and creativity. Other than that, you did a great job on writing these up. I hope that reinstating some rules will make this place more like it used to be.

I do like that better than simply locking the topic, because that would probably lead to the downward spirals that happened before, where someone would f*ck up, try again, and then get THAT locked for f*cking up in the first place. Also it's funnier when people don't get exactly what they want and then complain.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll make those changes later tonight.

[Narcis_speed6]

That sounds about right, rules are easy enough for members to respect and for us to apply.

[GunWrath]

Are these rules even in effect yet? We need another way of getting this to the members of this section. They don't seem to grasp or see that we have this posted up here.

[Boss Falcone]

When are These rules being Posted up Narcis_speed6 and Anuj.

[anuj]

You'll have to excuse me, my f*cking house caught fire.

[blitz]

sh*t 'nuj, are you serious?

[anuj]

Yup. Staying in a hotel until I can get back into my house. If anyone else wants to draft up the rules topic using what I've posted, that would be swell. I'm using sh*tty free wifi on a netbook with a broken screen.

[Narcis_speed6]

Got the rules up and running, sorry to hear about your house.

[GunWrath]

Sorry to hear, anuj. Hope everything gets back to normal soon for you.