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The '''Rules''' is a list of, as it sounds, rules. All of which must be followed by all users on PFQ, breaking them may result in a warning or Account [[Lock]]. If a user has questions about the Rules, they can be asked in the [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/5128/Questions-about-Site-Rules Questions about Site Rules] thread.
The '''Rules''' is a list of, as it sounds, rules. All of them must be followed by all users on PFQ, as breaking them may result in a warning or Account [[Lock]]. If a user has questions about the Rules, they can be asked in the [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/324451/Questions-about-Site-Rules Questions about Site Rules] thread.


==Adventure Rules==
==Adventure Rules==
These are the rules displayed upon sign up, and are a more simplified version of the PFQ rule-set. The entire list of rules can be found in the [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/5124/Rules Rules] thread.
These are the rules displayed upon sign up, and are a more simplified version of the PFQ rule-set. The entire list of rules can be found in the [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/274596/Rules Rules] thread.


#This site is '''child-friendly with parental guidance'''.
#This site is intended to be '''child-friendly with parental guidance'''.
#No SPAM
#Treat others with respect.
#You may add rules in your threads, but never override Site/Forum rules.
#You may only make one account; if you already have an account, don’t make another.
#If someone is locked, it's not your business.
#Only you may use your account, and you may not use others’ accounts.
#Treat others as you would have them treat you.
#No cheating, including but not limited to: no bots, auto-clickers, macros, auto-refreshers, etc.
#No advertising. See full details below.
#No SPAM, whether in the forums, in chat, or through Personal Messages.  This includes advertising and untagged spoilers.
#Tag all spoilers in [hide] tags.
#Player-made rules may not override site rules.
#Only you may use your account, and you may only have one account.
#If someone else is locked, it's not your business!
#British laws apply.
#British laws apply.
#"I didn't read the rules" is not an excuse.
#“I didn’t read the rules” is not a valid excuse.


==All Rule Posts==
==All Rule Posts==
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! {{Tb2}} | Brief Description
! {{Tb2}} | Brief Description
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/270712 Adventure Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429616 Adventure Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | A simplified version of the Site Rules, covers the main rules briefly.
| {{Tb3}} | A simplified version of the Site Rules, covers the main rules briefly.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/270714 Site Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429617 Site Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | An in-depth version of the Adventure Rules, some of which have subheadings to cover each topic.
| {{Tb3}} | An in-depth version of the Adventure Rules, some of which have subheadings to cover each topic.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/867702 Chat Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429621 Chat Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | Covers the rules that must be followed while using the [[Chat]].
| {{Tb3}} | Covers the rules that must be followed while using the [[Chat]].
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/1598323 Forum Bump Times]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429620 Forum Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | States when the user is allowed to 'Bump' their threads, covers all subforums.
| {{Tb3}} | Covers the general rules that apply to the Forums. Individual forums and subforums may have extra rules that apply to that forum alone.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/3295/ Regarding Art Theft]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429637 Art Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | Explains issues with Art Theft and how to properly credit art.
| {{Tb3}} | Covers the rules for artists and the Art Forums.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/28640/ Legibility Guidelines]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429639 Art Usage And Crediting]
| {{Tb3}} | Explains Art Theft and how to properly credit art.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/316177/ Legibility Guidelines]
| {{Tb3}} | Outlines how a template has to be created to be considered legible.
| {{Tb3}} | Outlines how a template has to be created to be considered legible.
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| {{Tb3}} | A place to ask for permission to use PFQs Sprites, and to view permission given.
| {{Tb3}} | A place to ask for permission to use PFQs Sprites, and to view permission given.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/143 Trade Forum Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429626 Trade Forum Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | Rules for trading, these must be followed in addition to the Site Rules.
| {{Tb3}} | Rules for trading, Trade Forums, and Auctions these must be followed in addition to the Site Rules.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/73309 Gym Forum Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/73309 Gym Forum Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | Rules for the Gym Forum, these must be followed in addition to the Site Rules.
| {{Tb3}} | Rules for the Gym Forum, these must be followed in addition to the Site Rules.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/144 Contest Forum Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429635 Contest Forum Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | Rules for the Contest Forum, all threads in this forum must abide to these in addition to the Site Rules.
| {{Tb3}} | Rules for the Contest Forum, all threads in this forum must abide to these in addition to the Site Rules.
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| {{Tb3}} | States rules for the Misc. Pokémon Forum, that must be followed alongside the Site Rules.
| {{Tb3}} | States rules for the Misc. Pokémon Forum, that must be followed alongside the Site Rules.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/146 Reminder for Forum Games]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/post/5429642 Forum Games Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | Gives some reminders for the Forum Games, they still must be followed with the Site Rules.
| {{Tb3}} | Gives some rules for the Forum Games, they still must be followed with the Site Rules.
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| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/31 Miscellaneous Forum Rules]
| {{Tb3}} | [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/31 Miscellaneous Forum Rules]

Revision as of 14:45, 21 October 2021

The Rules is a list of, as it sounds, rules. All of them must be followed by all users on PFQ, as breaking them may result in a warning or Account Lock. If a user has questions about the Rules, they can be asked in the Questions about Site Rules thread.

Adventure Rules

These are the rules displayed upon sign up, and are a more simplified version of the PFQ rule-set. The entire list of rules can be found in the Rules thread.

  1. This site is intended to be child-friendly with parental guidance.
  2. Treat others with respect.
  3. You may only make one account; if you already have an account, don’t make another.
  4. Only you may use your account, and you may not use others’ accounts.
  5. No cheating, including but not limited to: no bots, auto-clickers, macros, auto-refreshers, etc.
  6. No SPAM, whether in the forums, in chat, or through Personal Messages. This includes advertising and untagged spoilers.
  7. Player-made rules may not override site rules.
  8. If someone else is locked, it's not your business!
  9. British laws apply.
  10. “I didn’t read the rules” is not a valid excuse.

All Rule Posts

This is a compilation of all the Rule Posts, and similar content, that can be found throughout PFQ. This goes in order of forum/subforum.

Name Brief Description
Adventure Rules A simplified version of the Site Rules, covers the main rules briefly.
Site Rules An in-depth version of the Adventure Rules, some of which have subheadings to cover each topic.
Chat Rules Covers the rules that must be followed while using the Chat.
Forum Rules Covers the general rules that apply to the Forums. Individual forums and subforums may have extra rules that apply to that forum alone.
Art Rules Covers the rules for artists and the Art Forums.
Art Usage And Crediting Explains Art Theft and how to properly credit art.
Legibility Guidelines Outlines how a template has to be created to be considered legible.
Suggestions Form And Requirements States what is necessary for a suggestion, as well as an outline to go by if the user decides to use it.
Thread Hijacking States what is, and what will happen, if a user hijacks a Help thread.
Bug Report Form A baseline and a perfect example of a Bug Report are given.
Sprite Permission Request Thread A place to ask for permission to use PFQs Sprites, and to view permission given.
Trade Forum Rules Rules for trading, Trade Forums, and Auctions these must be followed in addition to the Site Rules.
Gym Forum Rules Rules for the Gym Forum, these must be followed in addition to the Site Rules.
Contest Forum Rules Rules for the Contest Forum, all threads in this forum must abide to these in addition to the Site Rules.
Clan applications / Rules The rules, FAQ, and link to apply to run a Clan are given.
PokéPark RP Rules Gives a description of the RP, and rules that characters and scenes should follow.
Regarding Sprite Use Outlines how a user should handle sprites, whether it was made by them or other people.
Misc. Pokémon Forum rules States rules for the Misc. Pokémon Forum, that must be followed alongside the Site Rules.
Forum Games Rules Gives some rules for the Forum Games, they still must be followed with the Site Rules.
Miscellaneous Forum Rules States a few rules for the Miscellaneous Forum, they too must be followed with the Site Rules.