Naruto Forum Rules

[Pansori]

The Way the Forums Run

On the Naruto, Bleach and One Piece boards the mods and posters alike have developed a system that has worked great for us since this forums inception. While we are not against new topics the most important thing to remember is before starting a discussion check to see if it hasn’t been discussed already. For example, if you have ideas for the Tobito theory you can post them in the RITS, Obito or Tobi thread. Use the SEARCH function or check the Master List of Discussion if you can’t locate the thread you’re looking for. Use your best judgment. The reason we work this way is to keep to forums relatively free of clutter or useless threads. If you have any questions or issues please feel free to PM me.

DO NOT make threads on the following:


"Who/what is your favorite <something>...." threads. These usually end up just being post count pharms because people tend to make one word posts and any discussion that might start generally ends up as a fight.


"Who/what do you hate the most?" threads. These types of threads especially don't start nice discussions and almost always are meant to be combative. If you can discuss the topic reasonably without ending up in a flame fest, then do so in the Character Discussion threads instead. Otherwise, these are just post count pharms.


"Who is better?" or "X vs. X" topics. In fact, no versus topics at all, because chances are someone else has done it already. And just like in the favorite X threads, they just end up being pharms or fights.


Polls in general. Unless you're collecting data for some specific reason, polls don't really start up much useful discussion either. And don't use them to disguise "who is better" or "favorite X" threads either.


Tobi = Obito = Uchiha Madara! Please find the appropriate Character Discussion thread and post it there, or in the Random Theories thread. But this one has been done to death already, please let the poor horse alone now.


Anything about Naruto or his parents. Take it to the appropriate Character Discussion thread instead of making yet another thread about it. This keeps all the conversations in one or two threads instead of a dozen. Filler Characters: Yes, even filler characters have their moments of interest, but that doesn’t change the fact that they are just that: fillers. If you want to discuss a character specific to the anime do it in the thread that is already designated for the show.


Everything you need to know about SPOILERS


Do you have some spoilers and want to share? Have you read the recent spoilers and want to discuss? Here are some things you need to know first:

We have separate threads to post spoilers and to discuss them. This is done because there are usually so many spoilers that garner so much discussion, it’s just easier to weed through. Anyone who has spoilers can post them on the forum, but make sure that a thread has not already been started.

How to start a Spoiler Thread

If you start a spoiler thread include a “No Discussion” warning IN THE TITLE as well as IN YOUR FIRST POST. We also ask that you start the Spoiler Discussion thread and put a link for it in the actual spoiler thread so people know where to go. Anything that has to do with the current chapter, even if it is just the cover of WSJ can go ahead and go in the SPOILERS thread.

Be sure to give credit where credit is due. For example, if you got the spoilers from Mangahelpers a simple MH will suffice. BA for BleachAsylum, etc. etc. Spoilers from your best friend’s mom’s, brother’s, cousin, step sister who lives in Japan is discouraged. Spoilers that have been run through a translator like Babelfish are not allowed and will be deleted.

If you have any questions about the format feel free to PM me or check back on previous spoiler threads to see how it's done.

Posted Spoilers will always be stickied at the top. Do not discuss the spoilers outside of its designated thread. There are many posters who do not read spoilers. Respect their wishes, and keep mum until the chapter is officially released. ANYONE WHO TRIES TO DISCUSS THE SPOILERS IN THE “NO DISCUSSION SPOILER THREAD” WILL BE GIVEN AN AUTOMATIC 3 DAY BAN, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Board Specific Rules:


Put some thought into it: One sentence posts, those “I agree!” posts, and anything that doesn’t add to the conversation is highly discouraged. Show your intelligence! This is after all a discussion forum, here for the purpose of inciting conversation and debate. We understand that there are times when one or two sentences will happen. It’s when posters start making a habit of it that we start cracking down. One sentence posts (especially) do little to add to a conversation, and more often than not kill the conversation at hand. One word posts are an absolute no-no! This includes those one word posts that add a smiley in them. That is considered spam and they will be deleted.

It’s all about respect: Obviously people will not always see eye to eye. Discussions often lead to heated debates. A disagreement of opinions is not an excuse to attack a person’s character/ intelligence/life. Be respectful, courteous and levelheaded. Don’t make posts just for the sake of being rude. And absolutely NO derogatory remarks when it comes to race or sexual orientation, either directed at another poster or character.

This is a PG-13 board: OM has made it a point to make this site as family friendly as possible. No overtly sexual pics, no string of expletives. If you can't articulate without cursing you should rethink your vocabulary. Be mature about what you’re submitting.

Use the Search and Edit function: Interested in a topic/character and wondering if it’s being discussed? Use the search function. Submitted a post and forgot to add something? Use EDIT instead of double posting. These two buttons can be your best friends.

Above all have fun! Remember we’re all here for the same reason: we love manga and we want a good conversation about it. If you have any questions, concerns comments, feel free to PM a mod at any time.


Misc Helpful links


New Members Please Read (http://forum.onemanga.com/showthread.php?t=2 )

FAQs and Help Section (http://forum.onemanga.com/showthread.php?t=894)

The Great Big Guide to Everything (http://forum.onemanga.com/showthread.php?t=1858)

Naruto Character Discussion Master List (http://forum.onemanga.com/showthread.php?t=2621)

[Pansori]

So over the last few weeks there have been a lot of complaints about each others' font colors. While having different font colors is not against the rules, there are some things that people need to consider before opting not to use the preset color:

Some colors just DO NOT go well with the backgrounds that we have, and people have to strain to read your post. This puts the reader in a bad mood, and will more than likely respond to you in a snappish manner, complain to me, or just bypass your post entirely. Some colors blend entirely into a background. Someone with a black background will sometimes use white font. But several of us keep our background on white, and reading white on white is an impossible task.

If you absolutely feel you must change the font color than please bear in mind a few things: Think of the other posters. Don't make it a color that people will have to strain over. Look at the backgrounds. As I said, several colors blend in, and don't choose one of those colors, like white, or anything that is pale and hard to see.

And really, the easiest solution is to just stick with the preset color. That would make your life, mine, and your fellow posters lives a lot easier.

Questions, comments or concerns? PM me

I changed my mind... I'm leaving this thread out because I've noticed since I merged it in with the RULES we've had an increase in the crazy font colors... so this will remain a sticky.

[Pansori]

In the rules there are some pretty specific but simple instructions on how to post spoilers. One of the things that I'm very particular about (but I notice most people forget) is making sure you cite your sources and give credit to the site/ people you got your spoilers from.

I'm not asking for much... we don't need to know the specific poster who got it from a certain site, who picked it up at 2ch, which was originally posted by so and so. A simple MH, BA, BE, NF would suffice.

I ask this for several reasons: one is to try to keep most of the crap out. If you post a spoiler and say you got it from "Your BFF who has a grandma in Japan..." well we need to know these things (which those types of posts will be deleted, anyway).

Another reason is because citing the spoilers is a practice for almost all the big manga forums, and it seems appropriate for us to follow suit.

And the biggest reason of all: It's common courtesy. If you're going to visit another forum, and borrow the spoilers that they have posted, the least we could do is show our appreciation by mentioning them.

Now that I've given you guys full warning (and this is, and has been, in the rules) I will start deleting spoilers that do not cite their sources, even if they're confirmed or has images. Then someone who knows the rules, and knows how it's done can come along and post the spoilers with the proper format.

And let me stress one more time: NO BABELFISH TRANSLATIONS. To be specific, no translations that have not been done by an actual person.

Questions, comments and input is encouraged. :) PM me or Dantrag.

[formbizzle]

So let's see an example off the Sage...

Source: 2ch
Verification: Pending
Credits: Alterno

That's all you need to do. Source the site you got it from, state whether its been found to be fake, pending or confirmed (try and highlight this bit, as its quite important), and if you can, credit it to the individual you got it off.
Easy!

[Dantrag]

Alright Pansori has adressed you about using colored fonts. I can't really say you AREN'T allowed to use them, but keep in mind not everyone uses the Green/Black skins, and even then the colors you use are a killer to the eyes.

Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.
Overly bright or dark colors are hard to read.

I'm quite positive a few of those colored fonts were hard to read for you, or at least strained your eyes. Again, while I'm not asking you to stop using colored fonts, do be considerate with your color choices, because I'm sure the people using the red or blue/white skins aren't gonna be able to see the brighter fonts.

It also doesn't make it any better if you color a huge amount of text anyways. Colors are best used to attract attention by colouring key points in your text, most people will be turned off when they see a huge wall of hard to see writing.