Recent Spammers // Bans // New Forum Rules

[Morphy]

I want to apologize for the many users of this forum for the disruption that a few caused these past few days. Topics were locked down to prevent further spam. These spammers will be banned, and mostly likely I will delete EVERY single post they ever made. It's easier to clear up the spam this way with one database command line. These spammers were spamming in protest of strict moderators. I suppose their behavior and their method of protest only enforces that we need more moderation, and more rules.

Also, I'm really tired of these "online dramas." If you can't act civilized, pleased go elsewhere. If you can't get every single thing you want, then too bad, deal with it. This site is not a money making business where the "customer is always right." If you don't like this site, please by all means try to fine a site more suited to your posting needs.

I am really tired of trouble users. I have given these members LOTS of chances. However, I will not be as lenient, in the future, when it comes to users hindering the enjoyment of other users on this site.



And without further ado....


StarTrekVoyager.Com Forum Rules


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� Spam
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- Morphy

[Theresa]

Since nearly every forum has adopted these rules, I'll just post them here, too. There are many the same, but some others, too. M, you can naturally remove them if you see fit.