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Postby FanTron1981 » Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:56 pm

Hi,

I just registered and I just have a few questions.

I've observed that there are ratings on this site with regard to specific age-sensitive content. I've also noticed that there is an artistic forum for fan creations. I was just wondering:

1) What kind of content is definitely not allowed
2) What file formats are acceptable, including file size limitations
3) Whether there are any hosting sites frowned upon in general that one might choose to use when providing links to their creations
And 4) whether audio files are an appropriate sort of thing to be shared in that forum.

I ask this because, for camp and comic value, I recorded a song in which Optimus Prime (or my crude attempt at mimicking him, at least,) is a "gangsta rapper" and "busts a rhyme." Lol. I know how ridiculous that sounds, and I'm by no means a professional musician (or even a skilled hobbyist,) but I would still like to share it for laughs if possible. It's clean as far as suggestive or adult content, but it does contain profanity (the "F" word is used several times.) Half of the comedy comes from the fact that that is so "un-me," which won't translate since no one here knows me, but half of it stems from the fact that... well... it's Prime gettin' down. LOL.

I just wanted to know what was permissible before sharing it, or whether I even should. Thanks a lot! :)

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Postby Bluebullet » Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:57 pm

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The F-word is DEFINITELY not allowed. Nudity isn't either. As for hosting sites, I don't think there are any that are frowned-upon. I don't know much about file types, but I think .bmp isn't allowed. I use .gif and others use .jpg, so those aren't a problem. I hope that helps.
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Postby FanTron1981 » Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:03 pm

Ah - I'll have to blank out a few words lol. I can do that, though. Thank-you for your assistance. :)

EDIT: By the way, just so there's no confusion, by the "F" word, I mean the short one - not the slur. I would never use the latter, even in jest.
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Postby Tweezy » Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:33 am

Motto: "There can only be one, like in that foreign movie where there could only be one, and in the end there was only one dude left, because that was the point"
However tyou're clear to use damn, ****, or hell. as long as you:
1. Don't over use them
2. Don't use them in a flame!
EDIT: as a matter of fact, don't flame at all. Flaming is a very good way to get a mood really really angry at you really really quick!

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Postby Shadowman » Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:50 am

Motto: "May God have mercy on my enemies, because I sure as hell won't."
Weird, we used to have a very large thread saying the do's and don't's of the site.

Oh forum crashes, what kind of crazy misadventure will you get into next?

As for swearing, as long as it's not used AT someone, you can swear. Some words are blocked out, including the F-Word.

For attaching files to your post (Uploading them directly from your hard drive) the limits are 256 KB, and the allowed filetypes are gif, jpeg, jpg, png, tga, and tif. If you're linking to another site for a picture, there are no limits, though.

Nudity: NOOOOO. That's a little blatantly obvious.

Also, what is the short F-Word? I can't think of any words starting with "F" that would be suggestive, save The Queen Mother of All Swear Words.
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Postby ShockwaveUK » Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:30 pm

Bluebullet wrote:The F-word is DEFINITELY not allowed.


It's auto-censored but if you really feel the need to say it you can substitute letters eg. fuStupd auto-censor won't beat me
If you want to link to content with foul lanuage you don't have to edit it first just post a little warning to say it contains mature cntent or whatever.
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Postby Powersurge » Fri Mar 09, 2007 7:48 pm

I tend to say bloody a bit. bugger is also ok, again so long as its not directed at someone!
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Postby Counterpunch » Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:22 am

Motto: "Everything I do is divinely sanctioned."
Weapon: Jawbreaker Cannon
Actually, I can't be censored.

Keep your eyes peeled for me to drop F'bombs like hot-cakes!
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Postby Bed Bugs » Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:07 pm

Motto: "The Bigger The Buffet, The Better!"
Weapon: Black Magic
Counterpunch wrote:Actually, I can't be censored.

Keep your eyes peeled for me to drop F'bombs like hot-cakes!


I would advise not doing this ^. :wink:
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Postby Counterpunch » Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:42 pm

Motto: "Everything I do is divinely sanctioned."
Weapon: Jawbreaker Cannon
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Counterpunch wrote:Actually, I can't be censored.

Keep your eyes peeled for me to drop F'bombs like hot-cakes!


I would advise not doing this ^. :wink:


Listen to him people!

You will do as I say and not as I do. F'bombs are reserved for me and Punch. That's it.
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