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Forum Rules
Guidelines
Infractions do not expire. When a certain amount of infraction points are obtained, the user will be banned for the amount of time accordingly as follows:
10+ Infraction Points - 1 Day Ban
20+ Infraction Points - 1 Week Ban
30+ Infraction Points - 1 Month Ban
40+ Infraction Points - 1 Year Ban
50+ Infraction Points - Permanent Ban
There are also Temporary Bans and Immediate Permanent Bans.
Temporary Bans are given as follows:
1. Invalid Name Upon Registration
2. Invalid Vehicle Information Upon Registration
*Until corrected, the account will remain in Ban Status*
Immediate Permanent Bans are given as follows:
1. Child Pornography
2. Racism
3. Advertisements & Spam
4. Group Buys
Rules
Section 1: Threads
1-1: Thread Content Relevance
Thread content should be relevant to the topic of the thread.
Thread content should match the title and or subject of the thread.
1st - PMed Warning & Thread Delete / 2nd - 2 Infraction Points
1-2: Thread Starting
Threads started should be based on a topic, subject, or event.
The forum counts all post that all users make.
1st - PMed Warning & Thread Delete / 2nd - 2 Infraction Points
1-3: Thread Starting (Duplication)
Do not post the same thread in multiple forums.
1st - Posted Warning & Thread Delete / 2nd - 1 Infraction Points
1-4: Thread Starting (Duplication Show & Shine)
In the show & shine forums, please create only one thread per member.
1st - Posted Warning & Thread Combine / 2nd - 1 Infraction Points
1-5: Thread Starting (Events)
Event threads should only be posted in the following forums:
- All Regional Forums
- All Competition Forums
1st - Posted Warning & Thread Move / 2nd - 1 Infraction Points
1-6: Thread Starting (Flamming)
Threads started to begin flame wars.
1st - 5 Infraction Points
1-7: Thread Starting Location
Threads started should be posted in the correct forum.
This is judged by the first post of the thread.
1st - Posted Warning & Thread Move / 2nd - 1 Infraction Points
1-8: Thread Starting Location (Events)
Location of where the event is taking place is not in the region in which it was posted.
1st - Posted Warning & Thread Move / 2nd - 1 Infraction Points
Section 2: Posts
2-1: Breaching Language Filter
This forum encourages a work safe environment.
Users of the forum should feel comfortable accessing the forum in the work place.
1st - 3 Infraction Points & Post(s) Edit
2-2: Disrespecting Members
We are a community, and should respect one another because this is our home. If you have a problem with a member, please do not verbally assault them.
1st - Posted Warning / 2nd - 5 Infraction Points
2-3: Disrespecting Moderators & Staff
They keep this place running in an orderly fashion, please respect their services to the site. If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a Moderator & or Staff Member, PM user Billy.
1st - Posted Warning / 2nd - 10 Infraction Points
2-4: Flamming
When responding to threads, unless you have positive contributions or constructive criticism, keep your thoughts to yourself.
1st - Posted Warning / 2nd - 3 Infraction Points
2-5: Posting (Advertisements & SPAM)
Only vendors are permitted to post advertisements.
1st - Posted Warning/Post Deleted / 2nd - Immediate Permanent Ban
2-6: Posting (ALL CAPS / ALL UPPERCASE LETTERS)
When in conversation on the internet, typing in ALL CAPS is YELLING! You do not yell at others when you hold normal conversation with them in person, so do not do it here.
1st - Posted Warning / 2nd - 1 Infraction Point
2-7: Posting (Bumping)
Bumping should not occur twice within a 24 hour period. Exceptions are made for special case basis.
EX: Car not running and needing to commute to work.
Allow other users time to respond to your question and or statement.
1st - Posted Warning / 2nd - 1 Infraction Point
2-8: Posting (Group Buys)
Only vendors are permitted to organize group buys.
1st - Posted Warning & Post Deleted / 2nd - Immediate Permanent Ban
2-9: Posting Content Relevance
When posting on a thread, the post should be relevant to the topic.
1st - Posted Warning & Post Delete or Edit / 2nd - 1 Infraction Point
2-9: Post Whoring
Contribute to threads constructively.
1st - 5 Infraction Points & Post(s) Delete
Section 3: Content
3-1: Child Pornography
This would consist of any erotic material, including sounds, video, and images of erotic material with persons under the age of 18.
1st - Immediate Permanent Ban
3-2: Gore Violence
Disturbing content of blood, gore, or violence is not tolerated. This is referring to actual leaving beings such as animals and humans. We draw the line at car accidents. If the car accident is disturbing, please put a note on the thread title.
1st - Posted Warning & Post Deleted / 2nd - 3 Infraction Points
3-3: Pornography
The line is drawn with see through apparel and or covered nipples of the nude female body. No sexual acts, erotic material, erotic objects, or female or male genitals.
1st - Posted Warning & Post Deleted / 2nd - 3 Infraction Points
3-4: Racism
You know better, don't do it.
1st - Immediate Permanent Ban
3-5: Racism (Racial Jokes)
Use racial jokes at your own risk. A user may find them offensive.
1st - 10 Infraction Points
3-6: Religion & Faith
Please keep your beliefs and religious practices to yourself.
1st - 5 Infraction Points
3-7: Street Racing
We support getting individuals that have the need to race where they belong, the track. We will not support the discussion of street racing meets or get togethers.
1st - 5 Infraction Points
Section 4: Signatures
4-1: Signature Content (Images)
Reference Section 3.
1st - Reference Section 3. / 2nd - Reference Section 3.
4-2: Signature Content (Text)
Reference Section 3.
1st - Reference Section 3. / 2nd - Reference Section 3.
4-3: Signature Content (Image & Text)
Reference Section 3.
1st - Reference Section 3. / 2nd - Reference Section 3.
4-4: Signature Size (Images)
Maximum size: 500 pixels length by 160 pixels height.
1st - Posted Warning, Signature Change in 48 Hours / 2nd - Loss of Privileges to Use Signature
4-5: Signature Size (Text)
5 Lines of text, size 2 font.
1st - Posted Warning, Signature Change in 48 Hours / 2nd - Loss of Privileges to Use Signature
4-6: Signature Size (Image & Signature)
Option 1: Image + 1 Line Text
Image - 500 pixels length by 140 pixels height.
Text - Size 2 font
Option 2: Image + 2 Line Text
Image - 500 pixels length by 90 pixels height.
Text - Size 2 font
1st - Posted Warning, Signature Change in 48 Hours / 2nd - Loss of Privileges to Use Signature
Section 5: Avatars
5-1: Avatar Content
Reference Section 3.
1st - Reference Section 3. / 2nd - Reference Section 3.
5-2: Avatar Size
Maximum size: 150 pixels by 150 pixels.
1st - Posted Warning, Avatar Change in 24 Hours / 2nd - Loss of Privileges to Use Avatar
