Post by Admin on May 19, 2011 16:52:43 GMT -5
Hi there everyone! As most of you know, I made this forum almost a year ago, to have a place where Acers could talk about AOB and it's members without the nuisance of unmoderated drama. Unfortunately though, this forum has been painted in a bad light. There are rumors around the net that Acers here don't have the right to free speech. That's not true.
Everyone here is free to criticize the band, or any of it's members, as well as all of the music. The only rule is that it can't go personal. It's about civility and respect. Some examples:
"This Ace could have sung that song better." < --- appropriate
"I think this Ace is stupid/slutty/unattractive." < --- inappropriate
"I think this song is boring, it shouldn't be a single." < --- appropriate
"This Ace is a liar!" < --- inappropriate
"This Ace is making a mistake, they should do blah blah blah..." < --- appropriate
"This Ace is unattractive." < --- inappropriate
Then there is the issue of "harping". Meaning, going on and on in circles posting the same negative view over and over again. Harping won't result in a ban, but you'll most likely be asked by a moderator to stop.
You just have to use common sense. Nobody at this forum has been banned or censored. Please spread the word to your fellow Acers that The Base isn't the strict, oppressive place that some people are trying to convince others that it is. It's a place of civility and respect. There's a difference between being respectful and being a blind worshiper. And just as we expect you all to treat eachother and the Aces with respect -- we in return know you expect us to treat YOU with respect, and respect that you have the right to your opinions -- while also giving you a place to post those opinions without having to fear being attacked or bullied.
All are welcome. Tell your friends! ^_^
Everyone here is free to criticize the band, or any of it's members, as well as all of the music. The only rule is that it can't go personal. It's about civility and respect. Some examples:
"This Ace could have sung that song better." < --- appropriate
"I think this Ace is stupid/slutty/unattractive." < --- inappropriate
"I think this song is boring, it shouldn't be a single." < --- appropriate
"This Ace is a liar!" < --- inappropriate
"This Ace is making a mistake, they should do blah blah blah..." < --- appropriate
"This Ace is unattractive." < --- inappropriate
Then there is the issue of "harping". Meaning, going on and on in circles posting the same negative view over and over again. Harping won't result in a ban, but you'll most likely be asked by a moderator to stop.
You just have to use common sense. Nobody at this forum has been banned or censored. Please spread the word to your fellow Acers that The Base isn't the strict, oppressive place that some people are trying to convince others that it is. It's a place of civility and respect. There's a difference between being respectful and being a blind worshiper. And just as we expect you all to treat eachother and the Aces with respect -- we in return know you expect us to treat YOU with respect, and respect that you have the right to your opinions -- while also giving you a place to post those opinions without having to fear being attacked or bullied.
All are welcome. Tell your friends! ^_^