[testuser]

1) It takes 30 days and 30 posts before you can have an avatar. Patience, grasshopper. See also "freeposting".

2) You're welcome to have a signature, but you won't be allowed to have an image. WHY? Because images increase bandwith with every post, placing unnecessary burden on bandwith and server.

2a) It's not recommended to include your e-mail address in your signature, unless you're really fond of :spam

3) If you double post / post in error, please press the

(edit) button and select the necessary options to delete your post.

3a) If you have just posted, and wish to add something to your post, please do not post again, but press the

(edit) button, you can then add / edit your post.

4) If you notice a post that may be in violation of these rules, try sending a private message to a moderator, or the site administrator, 'Troy Roberts'. You can also report a post that may be offensive by pressing the

button, known as the "Report Bad Post" button - but keep in mind this sends an e-mail to the moderators and administrator, which may not be seen right away.

5) Etiquette note: CAPITAL LETTERS ARE JUST LIKE RAISING YOUR VOICE. IF YOU TYPE EVERYTHING IN CAPITALS, YOU ARE RAISING THE EMPHASIS ON EVERYTHING YOU SAY, WHICH MEANS YOU ARE YELLING. Just try not to type everything in caps, OK?

6)Netiquette in a nutshell (borrowed from another forum):

• Lurk Before You Leap
• Think Before You Post
• Do Not Flame
• Do Not Post in All Upper Case
• Do Not Spam
• Do Not Double Post
• Do not troll/bash/bait
• Please Check Your Post for Errors before Posting
• Check the FAQ and Rules before Posting a Question
• Report Rules Violations

7) There are different levels of membership, with slightly different levels of privileges.

New Members (<30 days, <30 posts):
Normal posting privileges, can participate in polls, no custom avatars allowed, limited TBD gallery uploads, and able to send one PM (private message) at a time.

Members (>30 days & >30 posts):
Normal posting privileges, can participate in polls, 110X110 pixel, custom avatars <25k in size allowed, limited TBD gallery uploads, and able to send 5 PM (private message) at a time. Not able to "attach" files in a post.

Founding Members are members that are literally the first 1000 to register at Solsticeforum.com:
Normal posting privileges, can participate in polls, 125X125 pixel, custom avatars <25k in size allowed, limited TBD gallery uploads, and able to send 5 PM (private message) at a time. Able to "attach" files in a post.

Supporting Vendors (or Dealers) :Normal posting privileges, can participate in polls, 150X150 pixel, custom avatars <35k in size allowed, limited TBD gallery uploads, and able to send 5 PM (private message) at a time. Able to "attach" files in a post.

7) Feel free to direct violators back to the rules. Even Moderators.


And as a reminder, there is a surprising amount of info in this section (FAQ - available in menu bar above)
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/faq.php?