Warning Information

Warnings may be issued by moderators or administrators if a user has violated one or more of the >Forum Rules< Generally, behaving like in real life is the best way to avoid one's warning-level to rise up, but in case this fails, here is the listing of applicable warnings with their respective severity: Follow the Rules Just a reminder to check the forum rules again; no increase in one's warning level. Rule 1: English only +10%, 1 week Rule 2: Think before posting +10%, 2 weeks Rule 3: Etiquette +30%, 2 weeks Rule 4: No multi-accounting +40%, 3 months Rule 5: Follow posting guidelines +10%, 2 weeks Rule 6: Follow profile guidelines +10%, 2 weeks Rule 7: No backseat moderating +10%, 1 week After the specified duration, the warning level will automatically decrease by the amount that was given before. However, please keep in mind that, after reaching a certain level, it is possible to receive a ban: 50% - Temporary ban for 1 day 70% - Temporary ban for 5 days 90% - Temporary ban for 2 weeks 100% - Permanent ban Additionally, a moderator or administrator may define a custom reason (with its very own parameters) to warn you. If you keep the forum rules and general netiquette in the back of your head, however, there is no reason to warn you. Be friendly, polite, and enjoy your stay here.