[b]1. Ensure that your new topics are in the correct forum.[/b] -If your new topic doesn't fit with the description of the forum you're in, do not post it there. -Posting new topics in the correct forums helps keep the Community organized and helps to keep topics easier to find. -Topics posted in the wrong forum (as determined by the Moderator Team) will be moved to the appropriate forum.
[b]2. Post guidelines:[/b] -If you're replying to a post, stay on topic as much as possible. -If you're posting a new topic, do not post something that has been discussed numerous times. Browse the forums first or use the Search function. -Do not link images from other sites without their permission; instead, it's much more polite to give a link to them. -Do not flame other users; this includes derogatory comments based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, etc. You will be banned immediately for this offense.
[b]3. When linking to the Community, here or elsewhere, please use [url=https://www.sermonindex.net/]https://www.sermonindex.net[/url][/b]
[b]4. Advertising:[/b] -Do not advertise your own site unless it's a personal site that you wish to share or you're trying to help someone find something they're looking for. -"Spam" (advertising) Illegal/inappropriate content and flooding will be deleted.
[b]5. Do not overuse:[/b] -Emoticons (i.e., :#, :), or :8 ) -Line breaks or CAPITALS -Nested quotes/code BBCode -Giant or tiny font sizes or ugly, hard to read colors.
[b]6. Language:[/b] -Do not swear. -Do your best to use proper, easy to understand English. Not everyone's primary language is English, so we must try to make it easy for those who know English as a secondary language. -Avoid slang, including "phat," "LOL" or "BRB," "i c u," and so on. Slang shouldn't be a part of the Christian's vocabulary; the Bible's written in a very majestic language, but so many nowadays degrade themselves to "Yo, 'sup?" or "homie."
[b]7. Do not harass users on the Community, through Private Messages, or e-mail You can be banned for this.[/b]
[b]8. Signatures[/b] -Signatures should be kept brief, easy to read, and unobtrusive. -You're allowed to post images in your signature, but keep them reasonably small so as to not disrupt the natural flow of text in topics. -If you post an animated image in your signature, make sure it's not annoying!
[b]9. Avatars[/b] -Avatars should not be more than 60 pixels by 60 pixels in dimension. -If your avatar is animated, make sure it isn't annoying! -Avatars are limited to 6kB in size. -Offending avatars will be removed.
[b]10. Arguing with the Moderator Team over the enforcement of these rules will get you no where.[/b] -If you're told to change the way you're behaving here, you must comply or leave. -Repeat offenders will be banned
[b]11. If you have any problems, contact an Administrator or make a post in an appropriate forum asking for help. Someone surely will be glad to help you.[/b]
_________________ SI Moderator - Greg Gordon
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