ASVS Rules and Regulations, Part F - Rules of Conduct
Jason L. Miles
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Rules of Conduct
These rules govern the allowed conduct in A.S.V.S. Most of these apply not only to the On Topic versus debates, but All conduct that takes place in A.S.V.S.
1) Is that all you've got?
In this newsgroup we debate the various merits of Star Wars and Star
Trek, among many other topics. If you want to debate bring up counter
arguments - or don't reply at all. Certain responses are banned unless
they are followed by a suitable explanation. They include, but are not
limited to: False, Nope, < Yawn>, "Concession Accepted", or Star
Wars/Star Trek Rulez!
Note: This list is not a definitive list so don't try to
use responses that fall into the same category but are not on
this list. If you do the Newsgroup is unlikely to accept the
defence that you weren't technically breaking any rule.
2) Goddamned Fucking Bullshit
Swearing is mandatory! Well, not really, but it feels that way. And
while swearing is not mandatory, it is certainly allowed and sometimes
even encouraged. So complaining about someone's language will likely
result in more than a few people telling you to, 'Shut the fuck up,
bitch!'
3) I thought Crack-Smoking Donkey Fucker was a compliment.
And speaking of, 'Bitch,' insults are more common here than swear
words, and we encourage both. So if you insult someone, expect to be
insulted back. If you use tired, old arguments, expect to be insulted.
If you use broken logic, expect to be insulted. If you refuse to follow
the rules, expect to be insulted. If your name is Dalton, expect to be
insulted. If you come and flame us, we will be perfectly happy to flame
you back. We are not above months-long, thousand-post flamewars. We
would like to believe that we are, but we aren't. People who spend
their time here tend to become a little cranky and fanatic after a few
years, and an apparently harmless insult can quickly turn to a jihad!
And that's the way we like it.
4) Why did the thread cross the newsgroup?
Which brings us to the next point on crossposting. Don't. Crossposting usualy falls under two categories:
Crossposting to Related Groups: Certain groups do exist where
our on-topic posts would be almost on-topic there, (either Pure
Star Wars or Pure Star Trek groups.) However, we have developed
quite a reputation in these other newsgroups. They tend to view
us with a mixture of equal parts fears and hatred. So
crossposting to these groups is discouraged.
Crossposting to Completely Unrelated Groups: These crossposts
are almost always the result of some troll. And the resulting
thread can last weeks and result in hundreds of posts.
Crossposting to these threads is not only discouraged, it will
land you in most people's killfilters.
5) What does R0X0RZ even mean?
Try and write like a human being.
DON'T WRITE IN ALL CAPS. When you do it looks like you are
shouting.
don't write in all lower cases either. When you do it
looks like you failed elementary school grammar.
DoN't AlTeRnAtE bEtWeEn UpPeR aNd LoWeR cAsE lEtTeRs. When you
do it looks like you are having a seizure.
d00d! Don't ever use l33t haXor speak. When you do it
looks like you want to die a virgin.
Teh sepll chekcre is you're freind. Ues ti.
Use full words. For instance, type 'you' not 'U'. Is the two
keystrokes saved really worth your dignity?
6) Hiya Bruce!
There is no rule six.
7) This ones for you, Baron
Quote the relevant portion of the message you are replying to, and only
the relevant portion.
Names are always relevant, but only keep two to four (depending
on how many people are active in the thread.)
Sigs are never important.
If someone posts a FanFic and you want to say how much you
liked it, snip the god-fucking-damn FanFic!
Same goes for Sad Git of the Month tabulations.
Remember, people can check what was originally posted. So don't
use creative snipping to try and win an argument.
Stealth snipping in conjuncture with the above can quickly lead
to killfiltering.
8) Just what does sodomy have to do with borg?
Subjects: Some guidelines on the subject of Subjects:
Use Prefaces when appropriate. Use the appropriate Prefaces.
Use descriptive subjects. Star Trek vs. Star Wars is not
descriptive.
Every once and a while, check the subject. Is the subject
even remotely related to the discussion happening in the
thread? So it started out about Borg and has moved onto
soddomy. No, that's not really related anymore, is it. Them
maybe you should change the subject to something more
appropriate. Or start a new thread. Or move to another
newsgroup.
Never, and I'll repeat that, never put spoilers in the subject.
9) John Lennon and Paul McCartney were smoking a lot of dope back then.
Number 9, Number 9, Number 9, Number 9, Number 9, Number 9, Number 9,
Number 9, Number 9, Number 9, Number 9.
10) We don't care about your penis or why it burns when you urinate.
This is a public newsgroup.
If you want a private discussion, take it to e-mail.
Never discuss a private e-mail here unless you have permission
for all participants.
Never discuss your private life unless you want to be laughed
at. We don't have a reputation for compasion.
11) We don't want to here about the Culture anymore.
Recently the on-topic portion of the newsgroup has become more or less
settled. For that reason we have seen a large increase in the number of
off-topic posts. However, there are some limitations.
Don't bring up other sci-fi franchises in this newsgroup. We
are all quite tired of hearing, 'Oh yeah. Lets see your
precious Star Wars take on the Culture!' For that reason, any
force not belonging to Star Trek or Star Wars automatically
loses in any versus debate. This includes but is not limited
to: The Culture, Transformers, Voltron, Starship Troopers, Real
Life Armies, The Legion of Past and Present Porn Stars lead by
Long Dong Silvers, Powerpuff Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
(Mmmm, Buffy), The Tick, An angry Redneck armed only with a 2x4
and a his 3 legged dog, Dr. Who, Terminator, Red Dwarf, Space
1999, Dragonball Z ....]
Note: This still counts even if you use the [OT] or [V-OT]
prefraces. However, it does not count if it is not an otherwise
on-topic debate. Topics that do not deal at least in part with
the military conflict are so off-topic that this rule doesn't
apply. For example:
Culture vs. Star Wars - Which would win in a battle
to the death: Star Wars automatically wins.
Culture vs. Star Wars - Which is the more entertaining
story: Since popularity contests are disallowed, this
is so off-topic as to be not covered under this rule.
Off-topic threads can be even more volitile than on-topic
threads. You have been warned.
If you are going to drool over some hot chick in our newsgroup,
(and we encourage that) make sure the woman in question is not
underaged. If not, you can bet some loser will post, 'If
there's grass on the field, play ball!' and about a dozen other
variations. And we don't need that, again.
If you are going to drool over some hot chick in our newsgroup,
(and we still encourage that) make sure the woman in question is
actually a woman. Not that I'm going to name names, The Baron.
12) I don't get it.
What is humor? This entry is specially for those of you that wouldn't
recognize a joke if it came up and forcibly sodomized your Mom. Humor
is nature's way of saying 'Hey, you're not a completely useless,
socially handicapped mushroom after all!' Not everything said in ASVS
is meant to be taken seriously so try and lighten up. If you are still
confused the following definition might help (BTW, repeating the
following definition is NOT humorous, it's annoying):
joke (jok)
n.
1. Something said or done to evoke laughter or
amusement, especially an amusing story with a punch
line.
2. A mischievous trick; a prank.
3. An amusing or ludicrous incident or situation.
4. (Informal.)
Something not to be taken seriously; a
triviality: "The accident was no joke."
An object of amusement or laughter; a
laughingstock: "His loud tie was the joke of the
office."
13) This one's for you, RayCav.
Killfilters: Killfilters are features in newsreaders that allow you to
block messages coming from ceratin people. There are several rules you
must maintain where killfilters are involved:
When you killfilter someone, let them know with a *PLONK*.
Do not argue with people who have killfiltered you. At best it
makes you look immature, at worse it is an obvious attempt to
start flame wars.
Do not argue with people you have killfiltered for the same
reasons as above.
Do not repost messages of people who have been killfiltered
just so their posts can be seen. They were killfiltered by
someone because that someone doesn't want to see their posts,
your reposting them takes away their rights to killfilter
someone. Note: you can respond to a post if you are talking
with the Killfiltered person.
Do not change your alias to get arround killfilters. We can
killfilter you faster than you can change your alias.
14) I thought she was better in Time of Your Life.
And speaking of Aliases: Many people here are known simply by their
alias. This allows a greater freedom in responses but can be abused. If
you change your alias please notify The Committee so your voting rights
will not be interrupted. Also be warned, copying someone else's alias
is a one way ticket to most people's killfilter. Obviously the
situation can mitigate this. Humorous uses (Jimothy Tones, Baroness,
etc.) will be tolerated. Malicious use of someone else's alias will
bring such attacks upon you that will make mass killfiltering look like
an award for good sportsmanship.
15) Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Wonderful Spam!!!!
ASVS and Advertising: ASVS was not created for spammers. Therefore, the only advertising of sales and services on this group will be by registered members in good standing. Any crossposting of advertisements is strictly forbidden regardless. It is expected that members will keep their advertisements to a minimum, "minimum" to be determined by the following guidelines, or the The Committee if necessary. Refusing to heed The Committee's decision will result in a suspension of privileges. Violators of this rule will be reported to their ISP.
Ads should be no more than 50 lines in length.
Unsolicited ads can not be posted more than once per week.
If a advertisers uses a third person to solicit ads they will
be subject to punishment.
An advertisement of no more than 3 lines can be used as a sig.
--
ASVS Class of 2002
MKSheppard: Sir, this is Phil Skayhan from ASVS Headline News; do you
categoriall deny all rumors that you have been involved with sheep in
sexual relationships? Enigma: Who do you think I am? The Baron?