Forum Rules
Posting Rules Double Posting: When posting, please refrain from double posting. Double posting is the act of adding a reply to a topic when you were the last one to post. Rather than this, there is an edit button so you can change your post. Double Posting is allowed after 2 hours have passed and no one has responded. It is not double posting when adding multiple pictures to a thread or posting important updates.
Appropriate Posts Members are expected to be supportive and helpful to each other. Flaming will not be accepeted. Flaming is the act of saying hateful words towards members or staff. Examples would be racist comments, :censored:ual comments, and comments on what a person believes. Also, before you post ask yourself if it is appropriate for younger members. Here at ZooMania we do have some younger members and we will not tolerate anything inappropriate for them. This is a family friendly forum!
Spamming Spamming is posting pointless posts, double posting, or posting one-word posts. This is often to get your post count up and it is not allowed here. Before you post, ask yourself if what you are posting will be beneficial to the topic. Please make sure your post will add useful information to the topic as well before posting. Also, posting in old topics just for the sake of posting is considered spamming. (otherwise known as bumping)
The PM and Email System: Here at ZooMania we do offer a Personal Message and Email system. However, there are guidelines. You may not spam people using the PM system. This means sending loads of junk that they don't want, or things such as forum ads. Also, any posting rules such as flamming apply in the PM system. If you recieve a PM violating these rules you are urged to PM an administrator or moderator.
Site Ads: At Zoomania we have one designated place for site ads and they are not allowed anywhere else in the forum. You may also not PM members asking them to join. You are allowed to have an ad in your signature as long as it obeys all signature guidlines.
Signatures and Avatars:
Avatars: Avatars must be appropriate for all ages. Other than that, have fun with it!
Signatures: Signatures may be no longer than 8 lines of normal text. If you have larger text, it may count as more lines. You also are permitted to have a signature image as long as total, your signature is still 8 or less lines.
Accounts:Members are only allowed 1 account. Multiple accounts are
NOT allowed.
Project and Photo Topics: Members are only allowed one current projects topic per zoo tycoon edition (this does not include expansions) and one photo topic per zoo tycoon edition. Topics will be closed after two months of inactivity.
Age Requirement:
Members must be 13 years of age or have their legal parent or guardian submit a COPPA form. COPPA forms are avaliable upon request, or they are readily avaliable to you when you register. Members found to be under the age limit, will have be contacted and be requested that they have the parent or guardian submit a COPPA forum.
The COPPA system is a federal United States law and all members under the age of 13 are required to comply or face suspension from ZooMania Forums indefinetly. Most importantly enjoy your time here at Zoomania! If you have any further questions, please PM an administrator and we will be sure to help you as soon as possible.
