Post by Avelon on Aug 13, 2006 16:51:48 GMT -5
All Arena Rules which can include Word Wars (i.e. are not story-specific) apply to this board as well as Draw & Fire!. These rules are specifically for this board:
1.) Thou shalt not flame. This is the board most prone to flaming. Good-natured jabs or comments like 'Your mom!' are fine. Some of these battles will BE jokes about your mom. It's all about attitude, though - if you don't think you can handle a debate or endure 20 jokes about how dumb your mom is, then don't get into those kinds of word battles. There are an infinite number of word games you could compete with someone in - like riddles, or connecting two words together with words that relate to one another (freezer -> cold -> air conditioner... freezer -> cold -> hot -> summer -> dry -> sandpaper).
2.) Do not jump in on a thread unless you have permission from everyone already involved. I don't think I need to explain why this is annoying, but everyone here is likely to feel strongly about something/some things, and if I happen to be debating religion with Zade, I DON'T want Jest to jump in and give his input without asking. So if you think of something you'd really like to say in one of these threads, ASK the people involved FIRST.
3.) Comments are okay. If you see a beautiful exchange of words between two users, then sure, go ahead and post saying 'Wow, you two spend too much time writing' or whatever. But DON'T spam the thread with 'lol ave that was a good 1'. Don't even spam it with proper English. These battles are for the enjoyment of everyone - we could all go and play word games and debate on MSN much more easily, but here we can share our collections of mama jokes and witty quips, so don't interrupt a thread you aren't invited into.
4.) When a battle is over, the thread is not open. Comments are still welcome, especially compliments and MOST especially when they are directed at me. Ahem. The battle is over, so don't drag out the thread with needless spam or your own views/what you would have said in post number such-and-such, etc.
5.) Don't hate the playa, hate the game. The whole arena section is meant for fun. Just as you should not flame, you should also keep in mind that this ISN'T flaming. This ISN'T serious. It's just good fun. If you find you're being seriously offended, then just resign from the battle or, if it isn't YOUR battle, just don't read the thread. Someone is always going to be offended if I make dead baby jokes, no matter what the mood, setting, etc.
1.) Thou shalt not flame. This is the board most prone to flaming. Good-natured jabs or comments like 'Your mom!' are fine. Some of these battles will BE jokes about your mom. It's all about attitude, though - if you don't think you can handle a debate or endure 20 jokes about how dumb your mom is, then don't get into those kinds of word battles. There are an infinite number of word games you could compete with someone in - like riddles, or connecting two words together with words that relate to one another (freezer -> cold -> air conditioner... freezer -> cold -> hot -> summer -> dry -> sandpaper).
2.) Do not jump in on a thread unless you have permission from everyone already involved. I don't think I need to explain why this is annoying, but everyone here is likely to feel strongly about something/some things, and if I happen to be debating religion with Zade, I DON'T want Jest to jump in and give his input without asking. So if you think of something you'd really like to say in one of these threads, ASK the people involved FIRST.
3.) Comments are okay. If you see a beautiful exchange of words between two users, then sure, go ahead and post saying 'Wow, you two spend too much time writing' or whatever. But DON'T spam the thread with 'lol ave that was a good 1'. Don't even spam it with proper English. These battles are for the enjoyment of everyone - we could all go and play word games and debate on MSN much more easily, but here we can share our collections of mama jokes and witty quips, so don't interrupt a thread you aren't invited into.
4.) When a battle is over, the thread is not open. Comments are still welcome, especially compliments and MOST especially when they are directed at me. Ahem. The battle is over, so don't drag out the thread with needless spam or your own views/what you would have said in post number such-and-such, etc.
5.) Don't hate the playa, hate the game. The whole arena section is meant for fun. Just as you should not flame, you should also keep in mind that this ISN'T flaming. This ISN'T serious. It's just good fun. If you find you're being seriously offended, then just resign from the battle or, if it isn't YOUR battle, just don't read the thread. Someone is always going to be offended if I make dead baby jokes, no matter what the mood, setting, etc.
