The Rules [ last updated: 6/27/08 ]

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The rules of SoS are easy and simple to follow. Failure to follow the rules result in either banning, or, if rule breaking is severe enough, deletion of your account. If the rules are broken only in a minor condition, you will only recieve a warning. If you're warning level reaches 50%, you'll be banned for one month. If it reaches 100%, you'll get a lifelong ban / account deletion. They're is no exceptions.

1. Swearing/cursing/profanity is not allowed in any way. Rude gestures also are not tolerated.
20% Warning Level

2. SoS was not created for mindless talk and/or discussion. Do not make pointless threads. If you need to talk to someone, PM them. Creating a thread is not needed. (Example: Hey, soandso, I need to talk to you!)
15% Warning Level

3. Do not insult or put down other members. We need to act mature.
30% Warning Level

4. Signatures: please keep them at a reasonable size. Page stretchers are not allowed. Please, keep it no larger than 500 x 450.
5% Warning Level

5. No racism, explicit material, or sexually-oriented comments. You will not get a warning if this occurs.
45% Warning Level

6. Please avoid subjects such as religion, politics, animal abuse, etc. Some members may take these subjects as offensive or hurtful.
35% Warning Level

7. Respect everyone on the forum. This includes guests as well. If there is a disagreement, contact either a Moderater or Me. Any posts that include fights will be locked and sent to the graveyard.
30% Warning Level

8. No begging/complaining/whining/bragging. Also, do not ask to be a Mod, for this is highly annoying and you shall be ignored.
25% Warning Level

9. Please do not creat threads entitled "I'M LEAVING!" or "nobody cares about me DDDD:" If you are leaving, leave quietly. If you're sad/deppresed, take a break from Speed of Sound.
30% Warning Level if not leaving

10. The language of SoS is ENGLISH. Chatspeak is definately not allowed. (Example: Hai i lyk sk8bord3ng, do u? lol i h8 3nglsh 2.)
20% Warning Level

11. DO NOT SAY YOU WILL COMMIT SUICIDE IF YOU DO NOT MEAN IT. This is a highly serious subject. If you feel you must do so, talk with a parent/gaurdian.
55% Warning Level

12. No spam. Please and thank you. (Example: GO DIE IN A HOLE sOdA pOp1!!!!1!!! I H8 THIS STUPID SITE YOU GUYZ R ALL L00ZERS. YOU CAN ALL SUCK ON FUDGE BROWNiES!!11!!!!! DUBBLE FUDGE, 22222222~~!111!!!11`46)
40% Warning Level (if member)