Shoutbox Rules

Please follow these simple Shoutbox Rules

1 >	Use your OC Forum username to shout. Unregistered users cannot shout (chat). Do not use obscenity or double meaning usernames. Do not use existing usernames by adding or subtracting a few characters to it. Be aware that Administrators and Moderators have the ability to counter-check your usernames - if and when necessary. Please refer to the link below on how to set your username in the ShoutBox. New To ShoutBox: Read this Guide

2 >	Typing with ALL CAPS is discouraged. Not only it looks offensive, it represents an aggressive behavior on your part. Violators will be given three (3) warnings before any action is applied.

3 >	Be polite and respect other members. If you feel you've been insulted by another chatter, report it immediately to the ShoutBox admin/staff for appropriate action. Produce a screenshot as proof, if possible. Rudeness (kabastusan) will not be tolerated. Action will be taken once a warning has been issued or a complaint is received against the offender.

4 >	Be hospitable to new comers. Please redirect them to this topic (kung hindi pa nila alam ang rules). A link to this post is available below the ShoutBox.

5 >	Posting of ads and site invitations are strictly prohibited. Avoid spamming and flooding at all times. Avoid repetitive shouts.

6 >	Please exercise "delicadeza" and avoid heated arguments. Try to be sensible, smart and sympatico. Broadcast your e-mail address or mobile/telephone numbers at your own risk.

7 >	Disrespect to OC staffs will result to outright ban. NEVER impersonate any Our Crib admin/staff. Duration of a ban may vary and is upto the discretion of the Forum Aministrators and ShoutBox Moderators. However, if you feel you have been banned by mistake, send a Private Message to an Administrator for reconsideration.

8 >	Conversations should be kept to English and Tagalog. Our Crib encourages freedom of expression, but... if you shout in a different dialect, be prepared to translate it if asked by the admin/staff.

9 >	MULTIPLE SHOUTBOX ACCOUNTS ARE PROHIBITED. Creating 2 or more accounts is not allowed. If you have problems on your existing username, send a Private Message to any admins/staff for assistance.

Note:

ADMINISTRATOR QUICK-BAN (AQB)
Administrators reserve the right to BAN users violating any
of the above rules, unilaterally - WITHOUT ANY WARNING!
Duration of a QUICK-BAN will depend on the degree of the
offense, which could take effect between
minimum: three (3) days to maximum: thirty (30) days.

All ShoutBox users are believed to have read, understood
and agreed to be covered by these rules and is therefore
expected to comply without any reservation.

Our Crib reserves the right to modify these rules without prior notice.
Comments and suggestions are most welcome.
Be sure to check this post once in a while for any changes.