Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2012 16:48:50 GMT -5
Welcome to OOT
First s few words about OOT
What OOT is
OOT is for non-car/alternator related discussion that does not fit into any of the other off-topic sub-forums. While the definition of acceptable subject matter is broad, we still require posters to put thought and effort into their posts. Start threads that will be of interest to a wide audience, not just you or a few of your friends. If you have a question to ask, make sure that the answer is not readily available somewhere else (like Google), that the question has the potential to generate interesting discussion, and that it is not better suited to another forum
What OOT isn’t
OOT Isn’t your doctor – if your other nut just dropped and you don’t know what to do about these weird feelings, go seek professional help
OOT Isn’t you personal Google search engine – can’t find it on google? Then your search skills suck and we don’t care
OOT Isn’t your personal blog – OMG Did your dog really sit up and beg that’s soooooo interesting…
OOT Isn't your lawyer - you get caught with a tranny hooker smoking crack rock? Say Hi to Bubba for me and call Johnny Cochran
Rules -
The Basics
Don't violate the T&C
Read it and love it if you violate it (circumventing the profanity filter, posting links to goats making out with your mom while your dad takes pictures, asking where you can download the newest episode of the bachelor or being racismst is a violation and you will be dealt with accordingly. There is little wiggle room in them and they are simple enough to follow.
Rules
The OOT specific ones
The big list of Don’ts
Don’t
Don’t Use an overused Meme’s (a funny one may slip but stuff like First, wat, shotgun etc all are overused and you should delete your account for even trying to use these)
Don’t Post Lazy low content no effort posting – post something good or don’t post at all
Don’t post an Ask me threads about a crappy job or situation (listen if you’re going to study moon rocks actually ON THE MOON then yea go ahead but no one cares about your job at Taco Bell)
Don’t ask “what xxx should I get thread?”.. Like what kind of car? What kind of job?
Don’t post List threads – what’s your favorite 10000000 things no one cares about?
Don’t be a linktard - Oh, thanks, but we can subscribe to Digg / The Onion / the news / etc on our own. This includes flash games, funny stories or pictures, etc.
Don’t Post in the wrong forum –
Topics that fit into one of these forums are not permitted in OOT. Some of the other forums we have here include:
--About the Forums: Any issues relating to forum rules, moderation, locks, bans, etc. Do not post about these in OOT, you will get banned. Seriously.
--Sporting Events: Anything related to sports, tickets to games, TV coverage, etc.
A note on Trolling:
A troll is defined as someone who purposefully derails threads, adds nothing to the community and is just an outright douche. If you come in here just to make trouble prepare not to stay long. This is especially true in the T.V. Show/Movie threads. Divulging who shot J.R. without using the spoiler tag is a form of trolling. I hate trolls and will hunt you and your alternate accounts down.
First s few words about OOT
What OOT is
OOT is for non-car/alternator related discussion that does not fit into any of the other off-topic sub-forums. While the definition of acceptable subject matter is broad, we still require posters to put thought and effort into their posts. Start threads that will be of interest to a wide audience, not just you or a few of your friends. If you have a question to ask, make sure that the answer is not readily available somewhere else (like Google), that the question has the potential to generate interesting discussion, and that it is not better suited to another forum
What OOT isn’t
OOT Isn’t your doctor – if your other nut just dropped and you don’t know what to do about these weird feelings, go seek professional help
OOT Isn’t you personal Google search engine – can’t find it on google? Then your search skills suck and we don’t care
OOT Isn’t your personal blog – OMG Did your dog really sit up and beg that’s soooooo interesting…
OOT Isn't your lawyer - you get caught with a tranny hooker smoking crack rock? Say Hi to Bubba for me and call Johnny Cochran
Rules -
The Basics
Don't violate the T&C
Read it and love it if you violate it (circumventing the profanity filter, posting links to goats making out with your mom while your dad takes pictures, asking where you can download the newest episode of the bachelor or being racismst is a violation and you will be dealt with accordingly. There is little wiggle room in them and they are simple enough to follow.
Rules
The OOT specific ones
The big list of Don’ts
Don’t
Don’t Use an overused Meme’s (a funny one may slip but stuff like First, wat, shotgun etc all are overused and you should delete your account for even trying to use these)
Don’t Post Lazy low content no effort posting – post something good or don’t post at all
Don’t post an Ask me threads about a crappy job or situation (listen if you’re going to study moon rocks actually ON THE MOON then yea go ahead but no one cares about your job at Taco Bell)
Don’t ask “what xxx should I get thread?”.. Like what kind of car? What kind of job?
Don’t post List threads – what’s your favorite 10000000 things no one cares about?
Don’t be a linktard - Oh, thanks, but we can subscribe to Digg / The Onion / the news / etc on our own. This includes flash games, funny stories or pictures, etc.
Don’t Post in the wrong forum –
Topics that fit into one of these forums are not permitted in OOT. Some of the other forums we have here include:
--About the Forums: Any issues relating to forum rules, moderation, locks, bans, etc. Do not post about these in OOT, you will get banned. Seriously.
--Sporting Events: Anything related to sports, tickets to games, TV coverage, etc.
A note on Trolling:
A troll is defined as someone who purposefully derails threads, adds nothing to the community and is just an outright douche. If you come in here just to make trouble prepare not to stay long. This is especially true in the T.V. Show/Movie threads. Divulging who shot J.R. without using the spoiler tag is a form of trolling. I hate trolls and will hunt you and your alternate accounts down.