DISCUSSION ALPHA (Stay on Topic):
•Please avoid posting just smiles, yes/no or random posts. It's ok when you just want to say hi to your friends, but constantly posting just smiles and posting with no content might cause confusion and disrupt interesting discussions. For anything else, we have a perfectly good Off Topic Thread or if it's something funny we have the Tea Party Thread you can post on.

SAVE YOUR STAKES (Double Posting):
•Try not to double/triple post after yourself. It’s ok to do it only if no one has replied to the thread after 2 days and if you have some news to share with that particular thread. If you have something to add, you can just edit your post to include anything new you have.

RECITING SPELLS (Quoting/Posting Pictures/Videos):
•Please don’t quote pictures or videos. It slows down the server if it’s just reposting pictures that have been posted before. You can copy & post the link if you want to talk about a particular picture, just try not to quote the picture itself.
•Also try not to post too many gifsets and videos in one post. This will also help with connectivity.
•Only post three or less pictures at once. Make sure they are a reasonable size and don't stretch the page.
•Please don't hot link, that's bandwidth Theft. Imageshack and Photobucket are two of the many free hosting sites that allow you to upload and direct link for their sites.

LOYALTY TO YOUR ALPHA (Giving Credit):
•Make sure when you post any art related pieces here that you give proper credit to the creators.

LEADING YOUR OWN COVEN (Starting Threads):
•Feel free to open up any new threads that you feel are valid for the board. Have in mind that unless the character have enough to keep his/her own thread open, post anything related to him/her on the Recurring/Guest Stars Thread.
•Check the Board Guide first to make sure there isn’t already an existing thread for what you want to add.
•Please try to remember to tag threads. This will help with finding threads faster. The guidelines for tagging threads can be found HERE.

PACK WARS (Bashing):
•We want to keep this board a healthy and warm place for everyone.
•Bashing a character, a couple, an actor or a fanbase is completely forbidden and has no room in this board. You're entitled to voice your opinion in a constructive criticism way, even if it's unpopular or negative, as long as you express your opinion in a respectful manner. A friendly debate is fine, but please post in consideration of other posters’ views.
•If you don't like a specific character/shipper avoid going into the shippers/characters appreciation threads to discuss it. We have the Characterization and Plot Development Thread if you want to state/discuss about that.
•Avoid talking about other shippers' thread conversations in your own shipper thread.

HUNTING FOR THE TRUTH (Spoilers):
•Spoilers should not be discussed on the general threads, and posters should not post icons, animations, videos, or links to anything related to a new episode.
•All spoilers can be posted/found on The Originals thread at the Spoilers Board.

Thank you for taking the time to read all of the rules.
If you have questions or need clarifications, do not hesitate to PM a Moderator.
We are always here to help.
Again, this is not a way to limit your posting experience on this board, these are just a few reminders that will help us be one of the friendliest and welcoming boards here at FanForum.
We appreciate all the help that you guys can provide us.

Your mods,
Ashley & Michelle.