[*Stacy*]

We're trying to make this board fair and comfortable for people to come and post and still have a good time. On that note, these are the rules, please follow them.

1. Please, for the moment, do not discuss any book talk in the actual threads. There is a crossover thread here. We are debating whether or not to allow book talk to crossover since they seem to be moving away from the books. Does anyone object to this? Give us your feedback here.

2. Please do not use spoiler tags at all. This includes dialogue and anything you might have read and especially linking to pics or talking about spoiler pics you've seen. The "squees" and "ohh" are not allowed as well. Just pretend you haven't seen them is the best way to think about it.

This is the FF spoiler policy:

Spoiler Rules: Pictures • Pictures from promos that have already aired on television or are from general promotional material at official websites or published in magazines are not considered to be spoilers. • Pictures of clips, episode stills and filming pictures that are available on the Internet and have not been aired on television are considered to be spoilerish, and they should only be posted in designated threads for the upcoming episode or movie. Avatars • Avatars made from promos that have already aired on television or are from general promotional material at official websites or published in magazines are not considered to be spoilers. • Avatars made from pictures of clips, episode stills and filming pictures should not be used until after the episode airs because avatars can be seen all over Fan Forum, and we want to respect the wishes of members that don’t want to see any spoilers for an upcoming episode. Originally Posted by Jerry D I consider this to be a reasonable compromise. Bottom line: If a promo is released on the official website for a television show, it's not considered to be a spoiler, and you can post pictures from it, and you can make avatars from it, but we don't want pictures posted anywhere on Fan Forum other than the Spoilers board or avatars made from promos shown on non-official websites, but a picture from anything that has aired on TV, no matter where it aired, is fine to post anywhere on Fan Forum, and it's fine to use in an avatar. I hope we've made things clear now. • Episode descriptions 1. Small snippets/blurbs from TV Guide/Entertainment Weekly etc. are fine. 2. Longer episode descriptions (like for example the ones FOX provides), are considered to be spoilerish and should just be discussed on the episode discussion thread until the episode airs.

With the option of it being discussed in the Episode Discussion thread, we’ll put the Episode Discussion Thread up on Wednesday, which is 2 days after the past episode has aired. That way stills and clips and discussion can take place, but it can be left out of the individual and couple threads.

So please read and respond if you understand. If you have questions, please feel free to ask and we can either provide the answer or get with the Moderator Managers for more clarification.

New Rules!!!

• Anti thread titles should be respectful, related to the show, and only directed at the fictional characters or couples. Anything considered by management to be derogatory towards real people will be removed and may warrant an infraction. • Avatars and signatures that are designed to put down any fictional character or couple or their fans or which make any kind of threatening remark are not permitted, because they can be seen all over Fan Forum and they take away from the positive posting atmosphere that we strive for here.

Was to state that because were were on our last ep of the season, we had no other stills, promos, filming pics, etc. to worry about. Please note that FF's rules did start on the change date and all rules are now being enforced.

ETA: NEW RULES STATED FEBRUARY 5, 2009: Lately, Thaly and myself have seen way to many insults regarding the cast, the writers, and lately more specifically, Josh and Stephanie and the writing team. I understand that not all ships will be happy with what they give us, but the personal insults and attacks need to stop. I'm putting it here, so it's in writing. No bashing of any kind toward real people will be allowed. That includes in icons, sigs, thread titles, fan art, etc. RE: Thread Titles: I've been told that Thaly and I can put a hold on thread titles, such as just the number and the shipper name. I'm sure none of you want to go that route, so please when deciding on thread titles, keep it related to your couple and without insults of any other person, character, anyone GG staff related. Thank you! Also, the SPOILER posting has become somewhat of a problem. Thaly and I allow the Filming Locations Pics to be shared as a treat. That can get taken away. Also, lately the "sorry's" are a bit much and it's obvious if you post on FF, you know the rules. It doesn't change just for the GG board. ALL TV SHOW BOARDS DO NOT ALLOW SPOILERS! So, basicallly when you post a spoiler, and lately it seems that you all don't care what the rules are since i've seen "i don't care what they say, i'm posting this anyways", you're not only hurting yourself, posting wise, but you're not being nice and fair to your fellow friends/posters that wish to remain spoiler free. During this hiatus, things are going to be long and difficult. Let's all work together to make this board a fun and exciting place..not with Mod Nazi's. Thanks!

Thank you for reading and being A+ posters!! We love you all!

Stacy and Thaly, your friendly and loving mods

[jesaispas]

Thanks a lot for this thread, there is actually one rule I totally ignored.

Btw, I really want to keep the crossover thread, but we could rename it to Book Thread. I know a few people like the books, we actually don't discuss spoilers afterall since nothing is like the books on the tvshow. This thread's cool.

[*Stacy*]

I didn't edit your thread, don't worry. Sometimes I hit edit instead of reply. LOL

Book thread idea sounds good.

[jesaispas]

no worries.

Yes, I think it's a good idea too. That's sad they're really not faithful to the books but we can't do anything.

[♥ Laura ♥]

Read and understood Is my icon considered spoilerish. I can take it down?

[Leyton_4ever]

Thanks for the heads up

[*Stacy*]

It is Laura, but i'm not going to make everyone change it now. Just know that these rules will definitely be inforced for the fall. We've allowed the promos to be shown and it's to late. In the fall sadly, those will not be allowed to be posted except in the episode discussion thread and icons won't be used.

For now, we'll leave it, but honestly thanks so much for asking.

[mylu]

i think i got it all right..

[falls from the skies]

Read & Understood! *goes to find the book thread*

[jesaispas]

Thanks guys!

[ILoveOTH23]

Read and understood!

[Undeniable]

I'm utterly confused m'dearies. So let me get this straight; we aren't allowed to use arts before Wed once Fall comes? Did I get it right? Or?

Yes I'm very slow. Sorry about that

[jesaispas]

Yes, this is the new rule. I know it's a big change, but we don't decide.

[loveloveme]

yep got it thanks aww i'm going to miss my squees muchly

[*Stacy*]

Cami, i'm confused on what you're confused about.

Basically the changes are right now we've been allowing arts and discussion on our sneak peeks and those will not be allowed anymore come the fall. So basically all that discussion will be on the Episode Discussion Thread. Right now we don't start it til that day, in the fall, it will be started the Wed. after most recent ep has aired before the new one. So like with the finale next week, we would have opened the thread this past Wednesday, 2 days after the recent ep. So that thread will be used to discuss the sneak peeks we get. Also, art from those sneak peeks or stills will not be discussed or shared anywhere except the Ep Discussion Thread.

Does that help?