Introducing Yourself:All
newbies and other general Members of this forum, introduce yourselves
in this one common thread {LINK TO BE POSTED HERE} instead of opening
separate intro topics.
BB8 Forum information:You can check for all important links and info in{LINK TO BE POSTED HERE}
Use the help desk: Any
queries or doubts regarding the show or the forum or contestants or any
other issues, use this {LINK TO BE POSTED HERE} thread .Every member
of the forum can cooperate in this thread and help the members having
doubts.
Regarding Posting of Articles : India-Forums
does not allow articles from any Blog Or rival sites like
TellyChakkar.com or other competitive websites ,so please DO NOT POST
articles from these sites. Posting articles from supported sites like
indya.com , TOI , DNA ,Hindustan times , Mid-day or from our very own
TellyBuzz are permitted. In case you have any doubt regarding whether
this article from a particular website can be posted or not,you can just
pm the Dev team and ask your query before posting the article .
Sharing Personal Information: This
has been brought up time and time again. Do not share your personal
information with others on the net. If you are sharing any information
with an unknown person you are doing that at your own risk. The
conversation that takes place in private messages, face book, messenger
between two people is between them and not to be shared in the open
forum.
Action against MID Creation : Please
keep in mind making an MID with the purpose to fool around with members
or to bash or create an unnecessary fight will lead to ban on the MID
and warning issued to the original one. Also, if you think a member is
using a MID then contact the section Dev Team. There is no need to
accuse someone based on assumption. Not all newbies are MIDs of opposing
fangroups. What we think might not always be true and accusing someone
based on an assumption is wrong. If you have any proof /evidence with
regards to the same you can get in touch with the Dev Team. They will
look into the matter and do the needful.
Regarding Spoilers/Eliminations :Members
are requested not to post spoilers randomly. To reduce the clutter of
repetitive threads and make it easier for members , the DT will open and
maintain the spoiler thread. All nonessential posts or chatting will be
deleted.
Regarding FB status/Tweets : BB8
is a new season and we have a dedicated forum to discuss the current on
air show. Keeping this in mind DT would like to make it clear .
a) Tweets by the past contestants or celebrities related only to the current season of BB8 will be allowed .
b) Any other random tweets by the past contestants which has no relevance to the BB8 will be closed/trashed.
c) Any
personal tweets by non-celebrity members / forum members even if it
pertains to BB8are absolutely not acceptable in this forum .
We
respect IF members privacy and would prefer members social interaction
outside the India-Forums ( FB/Twitter/LinkedIn,G+,Myspace,Pinterest etc)
is not brought into this forum. Any such posts violating a member's
privacy will be trashed immediately and a warning level will be
increased.
d) An official Twitter thread may be opened , where
members can post new tweets pertaining to the current season and its
contestants.
Regarding Appreciation Threads : No
Random couple or Group or Member or Animal ATs are allowed in the name
of fun as such ATs are mostly filled with only spamming . Only
Individual ATs of this season's Contestants and Host Salman Khan AT
will be allowed .
If a real life officially married couple is
participating together, then a couple AT only for them is allowed.
Individual ATs must talk about the respective person for and his/her
interaction with the others one in the context of show post/discussions.
ATs are subject to closures for violations of the AT rules.
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Celebrity Criticism Allowed but NO Derogatory/Obscene Remarks: In
the BB forum there will be criticism on the actions of a celebrity/host
in the show or any content he or she himself/herself speaks about
his/her personal life during the show and their sensitive fans have to
adapt to the real self of the celebrity. While we allow criticism keep
in mind derogatory, demeaning, ridiculing or obscene remarks are a
strict NO.
Celebrities
on the show cannot be compared to any animal or any other thing which
may be considered offensive. Refrain from posting fake/morphed
images/videos intended to defame/ ridicule /abuse any celebrity
&/member. This includes posting animal images with the intent to be
sarcastic and bash any member/celebrity.
NO Celebrity Past Life/History Discussion : Past
life of the celebrity/host will not be talked about when it has
absolutely no relation to the current show. Only if any particular
episode has such matter, discussion will be allowed on that Particular
Day's Episode.
No Discussion of Past Season or other Random Celebrities : No
discussion will be allowed on celebrities who are not part of Bigg Boss
this season.Past contestant(s) can be mentioned as a side note or a
reference to prove a point in a discussion about current season. Making
the whole topic based on past contestants as center point of discussion
won't be allowed.Whether the discussion is allowed to continue or not
will be left to DT's discretion.
NO Adult Content Allowed: The
show may have adult content but that does NOT give members the liberty
to create their own perception of it or use it as an excuse to post
licentious things. Please do not be so explicit in regards to adult
content. Discussing the point is fine but within the decorum of a public
forum.
No Repetitive/Multiple/One liner Topics : All
multiple topics on same subject, like always will either be merged in
Episode Discussion Thread or closed as the case may be.
Regarding Fun Names: We
do allow fun or pet names contestants/couples provided it isn't
derogatory or demeaning anyone, with the final discretion in the hands
of the section DT. Other than that it also tests the tolerance levels of
members here. In simpler words, don't call others what you don't want
others to call you.
No Fanbase Groupism Or Instigating/Bullying any Member/Fan base: No
single fan group will try to dominate or create a ruckus on the forum.
Tolerate and learn to respect other's choices. Please do NOT rile or
instigate any fan base group or member. Name calling or code names are
NOT allowed towards any member or fan group. If found, strict action
will be taken against the offender/s in question.
No Making fun of another member's writing style :Please
do not mock or make fun of anyone's writing styles, we are all learners
and no one is perfect or esoteric in the language. Respect our
differences and focus on the content. Also No fun making of members
username.
No Foul/Profane/Abusive Words allowed : IF
has a taken a strict stand against use of invectives/ expletives
including W*F/B*****/C*****/F***/A**H*** etc so members are informed not
to use them. Absolutely NO obscenity will be tolerated. Such posts will
be trashed and repeated offense will make WL increased or ban. Please
refrain from excessive swearing or using profanities by misspelling or
letter substitutions to bypass censoring, such as What the Fish, etc. Everyone here is smart enough to understand the connotations and context behind it.. Do not post lewd or offensive
content, or links to any such content. India forums is a family
friendly forum and impressionable young minds visit our website.
Hate speech: India-Forums
members are allowed freedom of speech & expression, however please
ensure any discrimination, racism or hate speech is not advocated.
Refrain from posting any content which might incite/promote hatred
towards any member/religion/Nationality/Race or minority
communities. LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender; and
they are people who are not heterosexual, heteronormative or gender
binary. In simpler words, they have a different sexual preference. India
Forums does not condone any discriminatory and intolerant behavior
towards LGBT community. Any remarks towards the alternative lifestyle
which ridicule for having a diverse view or promote bigotry will be
severely dealt with.
No Provocative Signatures or DP Wars Allowed : Signature/DP
war is NOT allowed among members. So please ensure that your signature
or DP is directly or indirectly not pointing to any member on the forum,
fanbase or celebrity on the show.While posting signatures/videos ensure
that none of the content carries any hate speech towards any
Nationality/religion/race/community. Any signature or DP which is
derogatory or meant to create chaos in the forum will be removed
immediately and if the member continues to display it then the offender
will receive an increase in the Warning Level.
Personal Attack/Abusive Posts: Making any personal attacks or derogatory names calling against members/contestants is NOT acceptable.
Please avoid making posts that are abusive, derogatory, sarcastic and
insulting enough to affect the sentiment of another member. Members have
difference of opinion no doubt but you can't expect all the fingers of
one hand to be the same do you? India Forums is a platform to allow
everyone to express their opinions freely within the COC and respectable
limitations. Please know the difference between bashing and criticism.
Things can be said in a more civilized manner rather than being brutal.
Having said that, dislike, criticism, disagreement or contradiction is
not considered bashing and everyone is welcome to express their opinions
within the Bollywood forum rules and IF COC.
Also, please
refrain from passing comments against a particular fangroup; comments
such as "Oh fans of XYZ contestant/actor are always bashing ABC, and
they expect us to sit and listen" are NOT allowed. Such comments
do nothing except create animosity between the members and disrupt the
atmosphere of the forum. If you do feel that certain members are acting
in an unruly manner, please feel free to present your POV via PMs to the
DT, and let the DT intervene and take the needed action.
Name Calling Posts: While
criticizing something, there are time 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, or name calling any person
[celeb/member/DT member] goes against the IF CoC as well as the forum
rules, and strict action will be taken against those who indulge in it.
No Controversial stuff from Another Sites or Blogs allowed : Any
site or blog demeaning the celebrity on OR off the show and link given
to the same in the signature or on the forum is not allowed to maintain
forum peace. It will be immediately removed and repeated offense will
result in WL increased or ban. This being said, we'd also like you all
to keep discussions pertaining to issues on social networking sites to a
bare minimum. What happens on external sites is NOT of any concern to
IF, so don't drag those issues here to create a drama. Refer to : External Content from Social Networking Sites
Moral Policing: We
would prefer members to stop preaching on the forum. Let the moderators
decide what is needed on this forum and what is not or what one member
is allowed to do or not. There is no need for to tell members what to do
or what not to post, because the forum has an active DT who WILL take
action if it is deemed necessary. You cannot stop someone from posting
in any topic. Do not become a moral police on the forum.
Counter Posting: Refrain
from making counter posts on the forum. If you see a post which you
feel you do not agree with or believe to be insulting/provoking or
abusive, then DO NOT create another topic in retaliation to
counter argue the post maker. This only leads to further unrest and more
arguments breaking out in the forum. If you come across any posts
which you believe are not in accordance with the Bigg Boss Forum Rules
or IF COC, just REPORT and let the moderators of the section handle the
situation.
Regarding Abusive/Threatening PMs : Abusive
and/or threatening PMs should be taken up directly with the DT or
higher admins. Please do not make PM's public knowledge or use the forum
as a way to target another member. It will not be tolerated and you
will be held equally responsible as the other member.
Use the Report Button or PM the DT : If
members have an issue with a post then report it and if its some urgent
issue then PM any of the DT. Arguing in the thread won't help as the
differing sides will keep seeing wrong on the other side. Quoting a post
and telling the member it is reported, not allowed as it only fuels the
argument.
Report Button/Response Time: Please
keep in mind that DT cannot be here 24/7 as they too have their
personal life. Please allow a reasonable time frame of at least 24-48
hours to work on reports before escalating the issue and PMing
moderating chain. We try to address reports as soon as we can. Please
avoid PMing the DT unless the issue has been neglected for way too long
or it is an extremely pressing matter.
No Mass PMs Allowed : No
mass PMs by any fan group will be entertained. Members can PM only on
his/her behalf to DT and not on another member's behalf. Third party PM
to DT are NOT Allowed.
Last Reminder : Remember
BB is a different format show than the regular soaps/serials and don't
gauge the celebrities keeping in mind the characters they played on some
other show.
*Please note that the rules mentioned above are subject to change which will be dependent on forum environment
We hope all members would adhere to the above guidelines and make sure to keep the atmosphere of the section friendly.
Seeking everyone's cooperation.
For any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact any DT members listed above.
Thanks,
