Originally posted by: Mishti_94
<font color="#990000" size="3">Hello.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">I read your post that you made yesterday along with this one.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">There is noquestion of agreeing or disagreeing with what you say because what you are doing isn't anything worth giving heed too.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">While you are correct that we are no one to tell you your position, I would like to point out something very important.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">You are participating in a forum that has some rules and guidelines, just like every other situation in life.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">You are breaking a great many rules in trying to show how correct you are in your assumptions about a fictional character.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">It is not about fangirls protecting anyone here.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">It is about etiquette.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">You might not like Dev's character. Many people on the forum don't. There is no compulsion to.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">But that absolutely does not mean you can go around calling him names and bashing him outright.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">What you are doing is not constructive criticism at all. This is just your way of pouring out your hate and polluting the place.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">There are other people who don't like Dev and they make posts too. But they point out their disagreements constructively making it a healthy debate.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">You on the other hand are stooping to name calling which is absolutely forbidden here.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">Read this carefully.</font>
<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2"><font color="#003399">No Bashing:</font>India-forums.com Code of Conduct strictly forbids members from bashing fellow members, DT members and celebrities. This includes the use of foul language, as well as any personal remarks, i.e. how the actor looks like, as they have no control over it! We welcome members to share their constructive criticism on the absurdity of the series's story line and character, as well as to discuss the actor's talents, however, please refrain from engaging in any kind of bashing, which may have severe consequences</font>
<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">What some of you are doing is breaking the COC.</font>
- <font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">Bashing Dev. Team Members is strictly against IF Rules. Warning Levels will be raised of members found bashing the Dev. Team. If you have any issues contact the GMs.</font>
- <font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">No personal attack direct / indirect, abusive / sarcastic, within or outside the forum (Ishqbaaz Forum) shall be tolerated.</font>
<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" color="#6600cc" size="2"><font color="#003399">Personal attack</font>:</font><font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">Each and every one are entitled to having their own point of view, likes and dislikes. Differences in opinions are bound to exist in a forum like India-forums.com. However, this does not permit one to attack their fellow members for not sharing the same point of view. Let us respect our fellow members and refrain from making any provocative statements, which may only lead to unnecessary quarrels.</font>
<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">Members come here to relax and unwind. Quoting some one's post and making a harsh comment begets displeasure. You have no right to post any abusive, derogatory, insulting or sarcastic comments which is enough to hurt the sentiments of your fellow member. All these fictions are not worth hurting a fellow IF ian. Please do remember that!</font>
<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2"><font color="#003399">Character Bashing:</font>Everyone has a favorite character and some people prefer unpopular characters due to the actor playing such characters. And for them its incredibly offensive to see bashing of such character to the extreme. Character bashing frequently occurs when the hated character is seen as a threat to the fan's preferred ship or main leads. The act of depicting a character in a negative light for the purposes of blatantly showing fans and viewers how bad or terrible the character is but not to restore filthy or abusive words. Filthy language and cheap words leaves a bad taste in people's mouths and creates unpleasant environment for the members and fans.Please remember the serial is a fictional story with various plots and subplots. The actors and actresses are merely professionals who are enacting their respective roles. So, the actor/actresses are different than the characters they play. If you do not like a character, criticize the character but NOT the actor. Same goes to fans too. If you see a criticism against a character, please do not jump in to defend the actor/actress, for it is only the character that is getting criticized. If anyone is at fault then it is the story plot.</font>
<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2">There is a fine line between bashing and criticizing. It's one thing to be analyst but another to instigate and mock. Things can be said in a more civilized manner rather than being brutal. Also, there's a difference between real and reel. Youcannotabuse the actor citing character references. Insulting real people crosses a line, so if your character bashing entails bashing the members who likes the character will not be tolerated.Additionally, while criticizing, remember to not post anything unsavory that you wouldn't like hearing about yourself spoken by others. Please do not take the liberty to stereotype any fan bases. This will not be accepted at any cost. At the same time members should also not resort to personal attacks or cyber bully other member just cause the other person have a different view then yours.Any derogatory references or name callings against actors /characters/members/Dev team members are strictly aNO NOhere</font>
<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="2"><font color="#003399">Name Calling:</font>While criticizing something, there are times when members tend to go overboard and use certain derogatory and downright offensive words which shouldn't be used for any celebrity/member/DT member. Please remember that any derogatory references, comparing celebrity/member to animal or name calling any person [celebrity/member/DT member] is against forum rules, and strict action will be taken against those who indulge in it. Name calling is allowed only and only if it is used to describe a character or his/her behavior. Also,names used in the show can also be used given it is used in context of the show or particular scene it was used for and not otherwise to take dig/mock the character. Any abusive names are not allowed and will be edited or removed at the DT's discretion.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">So if you do not change your ways then you better leave the forum or if you stay turn your posts into a constructive debate rather than stooping to ugly fights.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">If you don't, you'll be reported and ultimately thrown out which will cause no harm to us but will take away your ability to put your viewpoint forward.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">So it is upto you, what you go for.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">Let the show remain a show and this forum remain a place for discussions.</font>
<font color="#990000" size="3">Not hate. And not a place where you can compete with others about how brave you are.</font>
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