The updated graphics rules

[Jamesy]

How is it over moderation? I've removed all of the pointless ones and the only ones left are common sense. I've also deliberately worded it as guidelines to not seem as rule heavy and in the very next one on the list I've specified you need to cite your sources when using other graphics. It's not creating the perfect happy friendly peace and love hippy forum. It's the same rule it's always been because it's not a users job to sort it out. There are other means at your disposal to register your displeasure at their actions, but accusing of ripping, scamming (as per the normal rules) is not good.

for reference, here are the old ones:

1. If you are not going to give constructive criticism, don't post at all - Do not reply to alteration posts with things like: bad/good/awesome. If you think somebody's alt is bad then tell him or her how to improve it and actually help. If you are going to post, then post CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM or at least comment about the actual graphic as to why you think it is good or bad. If you shall not do this, then action will be taken by one of the Moderators or Super Moderators.
2. Everyone has a right to make alts, don't say otherwise - Everybody is allowed to make alterations if they want, posts like 'Stop making alterations!' are not allowed on any level and will get you into trouble.
3. Do not post gory or vulgar images - This includes lots of blood, real or pixel art and pictures of a sexual nature.
4. Don't be rude about people's alterations - Try to give constructive criticism instead of blatantly being rude to wards somebody due to their alteration skills.
5. Don't use other people's alterations without permission - Only use other peoples alterations with permission as this will cause a lot of fuss if you do not have permission.
6. Don't shout at somebody to remove his or her alteration because it is stolen - If you find a stolen image that someone is using and claiming is theirs without permission, PM a Graphics category moderator and he/she will sort it out.
7. Don't accuse anybody of stealing an alteration without proof - Also, when you are posting an alteration that has some parts of someone else's alteration you must state this otherwise you may end up getting in trouble.
8. Don't post competitions in the graphics section - If you have a really good idea you can PM the competition manager but you must never post them in the graphics section.
9. Don't ask for any kind of pay for alterations - There is no way we can be sure it is not a scam, if you are caught doing this there will be a punishment.