Community Rules

Hello new trainers,
welcome to the new PokePlanett! Here we try to foster a competitive, yet friendly, environment for Pokemon fans, strategists, and breeders to show off their skills. However, as with any large group, a set of rules must be established in order to keep the atmosphere stable and safe from trouble. I advise that all new trainers read these rules and obey them. If you frequently break the rules, an admin or moderator has the full power to apprehend you.



GENERAL POSTING
Before posting a new thread, ask yourself: is my post interesting or informative in any way? If it is, go ahead and post it. If not, don't; it will probably be closed. Make sure that you give it a nice, descriptive title and that you post it in the correct forum!

Before posting a new reply in a thread, ask yourself: does my reply contribute to this conversation in any way? If it does, go ahead and post it. If not, don't, or you could get in trouble.

If you're making a post, it should have some content. Meaningless posts aren't OK, nor are one-liners like, "cool!" "LOL" etc. Images are also one-liners. Essentially, keep this in mind: only post if you have something to say.

This is a message board, not a chat room. Posting here is a group activity and you shouldn't be bouncing posts back and forth with another user. Use Private Messages for that.

Be polite to other members; treat members here how you would like to be treated.




PROHIBITED TOPICS

The following is not permitted in the WBO community:

Racist, homophobic or otherwise discriminatory language
Profanity (we'll just replace it with "carp")
Political discussion
Religious discussion
Sexual discussion
Discussion of drugs and other illegal activity


WARNING SYSTEM

The WBO operates a warning system. For each infraction you will receive a warning on your account, depending on the severity of the infraction.

30-50% is a 24 hour suspension.
60% is a 7-day suspension.
90% is a 30-day suspension.
100% will ban your account from the site permanently.

If you do something that is clearly meant as a violation that defies rules, you can be banned permanently and immediately.


FORUM-SPECIFIC RULES

Certain forums will have rules that are specific to them. Look carefully at the bottom of each forum to check for rules!



RESPECT THE COMMITTEE!

Finally, respect the WBO Committee members at all times. They work for the WBO and their authority here is absolute. Please follow their directions at all times and listen to what they say; they earned their position for a reason.