1. NO PROFANITY
Don't bypass the swear filter. You WILL be warned. This includes images.

2. NO RACIST OR OTHERWISE HATEFUL MESSAGES!
(Subject matter of a racist/stereotypical tone or topics that will incite hateful responses will not be tolerated.)

3. NO SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL
(Just think about your little sister, or your little bro that might be coming to this forum, and just keep it CLEAN)

4. NO ADVERTISEMENTS
Advertising of another website, product, and/or service via a new topic is strictly prohibited. If you wish to negotiate a paid advertisement contract/campaign with BrickArms.com, then please contact me. Authorized BrickArms Resellers are exempt from this rule (obviously), as are a select few vendors selling custom minifig accessories designed to compliment BrickArms products. For example, MMCB is allowed to advertise his excellent minifig-compatible weapons slings and holsters.

5. NO ADVERTISEMENT SPAMMING
(If it is evident that a member's primary intention on BrickArms forums is to advertise another website/referals, they will be banned immediately. This goes for posts, PM's, signatures, avatars, etc. Posts/Topics will be deleted.) Spamming also includes referral links, such as Free Ipods, Free PSP, etc. Also, we allow you to link your favorite website and/or personal website in your signature, but you must keep the font color and size to the default size.). Again, Authorized BrickArms Resellers are exempt from this rule, as is MMCB.

6. NO DUPLICATE ACCOUNTS
(If we catch you with multiple accounts, we will delete all your accounts)

7. OBEY THE AVATAR & SIGNATURE RULES

Avatar:
- File size cannot be more than 40KB (40,000 bytes), and must be no larger than 100x100 pixels.

Signatures:
- Maximum of 3 lines of text.
- Maximum of 1 banner/image (on separate line. You cannot combine!)

This means you can have a maximum of 4 lines. (3 text + 1 images)
Empty line still counts as a line
Each line must be short enough that it doesn't wrap
Maximum width for banner/image = 400 pixels
Maximum height for banner/image = 100 pixels
Maximum file size for banner/image = 40KB (40,000 bytes)
(You can right-click an image and hit "properties" to figure out width, height, and size. Don't cry if you violate the rules & we delete your sig and/or get warnings.)

7. READ AND FOLLOW FORUM SPECIFIC RULES
Some forums and subforums have additional set of rules. They're usually pinned at the top, so please read them carefully.

8. LANGUAGES
If you are going to post in a language other than English, please provide a translation as a courtesy to other BrickArms readers who cannot understand that language.

9. NO POST/TOPIC SPAMMING
Do not post the same topic and/or post in multiple forums. We realize sometimes this happens within the same topic due to technical issues but other than that this is strictly prohibited.

10. MINIMUM POST LENGTH
Posts must be 20 characters or longer. DO NOT circumvent this rule by posting "20 characters" or the like.

11. GENERAL ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
If it is evident that your general behavior on BrickArms.com is to be disruptive in nature, then you will be warned and/or banned. This includes (but not limited to) constant instigation of arguments among/between other members, persistent flaming of others, persistent expression of anti Soompi sentiments, etc.

12. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO RANT ABOUT GUN LAWS
The BrickArms forums are not the place the air your views about the morality of using BrickArms toys, nor is it the place to complain about the gun laws in your town, city, state, or country. Any posts made in an attempt to do so will result in a deleted post, and your membership will be revoked.

13. THE MODERATORS ARE TO BE RESPECTED
The BrickArms Moderators are here to keep the forums civil, and encourage respectful and supportive communication. They are not here to hassle you, nor are they targeting you personally. Under no circumstances are you allowed to edit a moderators comments - even when they are replying directly in a message that you may have originated. Any editing of a Moderators comments will result in a suspension or termination of your account.

14. NO DOUBLE POSTING
If you've already posted a message, and no other users have posted one after you, do not post again! This is called 'Double Posting'. Simply edit your current post, and add on to it. Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it soon enough.

15. POSTS MUST HAVE CONTENT!
Make sure you posts contain comething more than "I like that." Try telling us why you liked it, or why you didn't like it, or how it could be made better. Otherwise empty posts will be deleted. If you continue to post in violation of this rule, you will be warned, and your account may be suspended

16. POST MUST BE READABLE
If you like to write your posts in the style of a text message (no capitalization or punctuation) your posts will probably be deleted.
If your spelling is atrocious, resulting in posts that are hard to read, your posts will probably be deleted.
If you continue to post in violation of this rule, your will be warned, and your account may be suspended. Oh, and your posts will probably be deleted.

17. IMAGES MUST BE LESS THAN 400 x 400 pixels.
Please have consideration for our lower-bandwidth users. If you are including a photo in your posts, please make sure the image is no larger than 400 pixels in its largest dimension. This means a 300x400 photo is fine, but a 400x600 photo is not. If you post one that is larger, it will probably get deleted by a moderator, and you will be gently warned. Unless, however, you are Will. Will is exempt from this rule ;)

18. COLORED text is reserved for the Moderators.
To help with the readability of the forums, please do not use colored text - it is reserved for use by the BrickArms Forums moderators.

19. NO OVERT RELIGIOUS REFERENCES
While we respect that your religious preferences may be highly important to you, these forums are not the place for them. Please do not include religious iconography or messages in your signatures, or in your avatars, or your account may be suspended.