Behave like an adult.
Stay on topic.
Don't start arguments.
Don't respond to people starting arguments. Report posts to moderators instead. Ignore aggressive posts and move on.
Don't insult forum members, singers or other public figures based on appearance.
DON'T use the word 'stan' or otherwise attempt to belittle reasonable points made by reasonable fans.
If your post amounts to little or no more than an image your post may be deleted, you may be banned and your account may be deleted.
Please write in fully formed English sentences. This means capitalising the first letter of a sentence and the names of artists and song titles, putting a full stop at the end of a sentence, and so on. Posts not written in full English may be deleted.
Don't use textspeak or webspeak. This means things like U, UR, LMAO, LOL, 'meh', wot and so on.
We have a no smiley rule - posts containing comments like 'Insert sad smiley here' (or text-based emoticons) will be deleted.
Abbreviations (like GA for Girls Aloud, or IWS for 'I'm With Stupid') can be confusing - please write artist and song titles in full.
If you have registered to talk about one artist only - or if you're street-teaming or spamming - use the Links, Spam & Street Team Cuntery forum, or don't post at all.
If there's an active thread about an artist, try not to start a new one unless your contribution informs us of a huge and explosive new development.
Posts of the 'I agree!' / 'So true!' variety are pointless. Only post things if you have something to add!
Do not censor your swear words.
Do not use words like 'bitch', 'slag', 'cunt' and 'slut' to describe women.
YOUR PROFILE
Signatures must be no longer than one line of text (which can include a link) and must not include images.
It's fine to link to your blogs and websites, but not if they're MP3 blogs or offering illegal downloads.
Don't put porn in your avatars!
THE LAW AND/OR GENERAL DECENCY
Do not speculate on popstars' sexuality, drug habits or addictions.
Don't post illegal music downloads or links to illegal music downloads.
Don't copy and paste items from other websites or news services without crediting and linking to the original source - and try to add something to the story rather than just chucking it on the forum.
Don't request or hint for illegal music downloads or links to illegal music downloads.
Don't offer or hint at the offer of illegal music downloads or links to illegal downloads.
Don't post midweek chart information - it's the copyright of the people who compile the charts.
Do not post images from photo agencies.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR POST IS DELETED
If you've broken one of the above rules, your post may be deleted or moved; posts may also be moved or deleted at the discretion of moderators or administrators if they are deemed inappropriate or out of place for reasons not outlined above.
If you really don't understand what the problem is, send a private message to a moderator, who may be able to help. Please bear in mind that a different moderator may have deleted your post - so make sure you explain what was in your original post.
If you have any serious problems, drop a line to
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and explain what's been going on.
Sorry about these rules, we know they're a pain in the arse.
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