MediaWiki:Forum-policies-and-faq

Forum policies
The Simpsons: Tapped Out Forums is meant to help people find answers for questions and discuss topics pertaining to The Simpsons Tapped Out. Putting your post in the proper board is the best way to get your question answered faster.

Before contributing to the Forums, please keep in mind a few best practices for conduct:

Be nice and treat people with respect.
 * People from all around the world read and edit this wiki and its forums. Like any other collaborative project, not everyone will agree all the time. Keep discussions civil and be open minded about differing opinions. We're all here because we love the same topic.

Try to find existing discussions first, but don't be afraid to start a new thread.
 * Please take a moment to sift through the Forum boards to see if a discussion already exists about something you want to talk about. If you can't find what you're looking for, jump right in and start a new discussion!

Ask for help.
 * Notice something that doesn't seem right? Or do you have a question? Ask for help here on the forums! If you need help from Wikia staff, please reach out on Community Central or via Special:Contact.

Have fun!
 * The community is happy to have you here. We look forward to seeing you around as we discuss this topic we all love.

When you use the forums, you agree NOT to:

 * 1) Harass any other members of the wiki.
 * 2) Post links with explicit sexual, violent, or otherwise offensive content.
 * 3) Impersonate any other person. This includes making multiple accounts.
 * 4) Post any personal information about yourself or anyone else.
 * 5) Ask for personal information (address, password, etc.) from another user.
 * 6) Excessively type in capital letters. It is considered "yelling" in chat, and overuse is regarded as rude.
 * 7) * Writing one or two words in all capital letters for emphasis is acceptable
 * 8) * Typing entire sentences and paragraphs is excessive use of capital letters.
 * 9) Use "swear words" or vulgar words.
 * 10) *Some words may be considered "swear" or vulgar by some, but not by others. It is the discretion of the Administrator if a word is being used in an offensive manner.
 * 11) Spam. Anything. At all.
 * 12) Post or spam malicious or inappropriate/vulgar external links.
 * 13) *Failure to heed will result in a temporary ban until the issue is resolved; multiple offenses will result in longer bans

Other Policies

 * Add Me requests can be posted on the Origin Usernames Corkboard and nowhere else.
 * Users should use common sense and respect each other. If a user wants to be treated well they should treat others well in return.
 * Please do not post one word responses. If you agree with a post use the "Kudos" button, don't just post "I agree" or "Yes".

Forum FAQ
How do I stay on top of discussions I'm interested in?
 * With a Wikia user account, you can follow specific conversations and then receive notification messages (either on-site or via email) when a discussion has more activity. Be sure to sign up for a Wikia account if you don't already have one.

How do I remove vandalism?
 * If you notice some spam or vandalism on a thread, hover your mouse over the offending text. You'll see a "More" button appear. Inside the "More" menu, you'll find "Remove". This will allow you to remove the vandalism and optionally inform an admin.

What are Kudos?
 * If you find a particular discussion or reply interesting, well thought out, or amusing you can show direct appreciation by giving it Kudos. They can be helpful in voting situations, too.

What are Topics?
 * Topics allow you to link a forum discussion with a wiki article. It's another way to keep Forums organized and to help people find interesting discussions. For example, a Forum thread tagged with "Homer Simpson" will appear at the bottom of the "Homer Simpson" article.