There are a few rules that we'd like you to familiarize yourselves with before posting, so everyone can have the best time possible around here!

First, the Official Fanforum Rules. These are the general rules every poster must know before posting anywhere here on Fanforum.

Stay on topic - We have an off topic thread (check the Guide for the currently active one) to chat about anything not Skins related. On the Skins related threads, please stick to the subject.

Don't double post - If you want to add something to something you wrote and yours is the last post of the thread, edit your post instead of making an entirely new post.

Pictures - Don't quote pictures because they slow down the page when it's loading. That includes icons, arts, all kinds of images. Also, don't ever hot link, that is stealing bandwidth. There are places where you can host your pictures for free (like Photobucket).

Personal Pictures - Please do not post personal pictures of any cast member if the pictures are from either Myspace or Facebook, or any other personal site. If however they are from a fansite, or have already circled the internet etc, then you may post them. Posting of personal pictures from a personal source will not be tolerated.

Starting Threads - When a thread reaches 300, feel free to start a new one. If you're not sure how to, just ask, there are lots of posters who'll be willing to help you. Also, if you want to start a new thread check the Guide to see if it doesn't exist already, because there are threads that go into the 2nd page or lower that aren't always visible and easy to find. If you're not sure the thread you want to start is allowed and within the rules, just PM one of us moderators.

Anti-Threads - Anti threads on the Skins board are not allowed.

Bashing - It's fine to express yourself negatively about a character/couple/episode or anything you didn't like on the show, just keep in mind to respect the fanbases (criticize the couple, not the shippers) and not to bash real people (poster, shipper, cast, writers, producers, etc.).

Three Strikes Rule - If a thread is breaking the rules (i.e. being disrespectful to other thread members, "chatty" OT talking for more than a page, etc.) then they'll receive a strike. If a thread accumulates 3 strikes, then after consulatation with the Moderater Managers, the thread will be closed for 24 hours. All strikes expire 6 months after they've been issued.