Uniform Authority Forum

1. When commenting on a concept, please use constructive criticism. This goes for both positive and negative opinions. Any replies to concepts that simply state something to the effect of "OMG, this sux!" or "AWESOME!!!11!" that we encounter will be removed. 2. When posting a concept, please be specific in the title. Don't post a vague, whimsical title that has nothing to do with the concept itself. Mention the name of the team, the sport, if the team exists or not, and what method/program you used to create the concept. By stating that a concept is handdrawn or made in Paint in the title, you will hopefully limit the unfounded criticism that tend to be levied towards the program and not the idea itself. 3. Before posting a concept, please take some time to truly look at it and see if it's "ready for prime time." If a concept looks like it took five minutes to make, don't post it. Posting a football jersey concept with Arial numbers isn't going to fly. 4. Any concept thread that doesn't actually show a concept will be deleted. Additionally, any concept thread that requests that others make the actual concept will be deleted as well. 5. Avoid the "teaser image" when starting a thread. Start your thread after your concept is done and include it in the first post. Starting a thread with a "coming soon" type image only bumps current concepts down the page without adding anything new to the forum. 6. If a thread has been dormant for a significant period of time (typically upwards of six months) without update from the original poster, it will be locked if bumped by another member. Much like the guidelines with the "coming soon" type image, we want to make sure that current concepts are featured on the front page of the concepts forum rather than concepts that won't be updated soon. Designers, if this has happened to one of your threads that you would like unlocked, just send a PM to me and I'll take care of reopening it. 7. If a user posts a concept using uncredited artwork he/she did not design, the thread will be deleted immediately. 8. Additionally, concepts that are posted using artwork that another forum member created will be deleted immediately unless permission has been explicitly granted by the user that created the artwork. If you see artwork being used without proper credit, please report the post so one of us can take care of it. 9. Please refrain from "requesting" that a user do a specific team, idea of yours, league, etc. If those working on a concept or within a concept series want input for other team or league ideas, they will more than likely say so in the thread. Designers, if you would like to solicit input on other projects and/or teams you should tackle, please let that be known in your OP or somewhere along the line in the thread. Other users, when posting in the concepts forum, please stick to giving constructive C&C to the topic at hand rather than asking the artist to do what you want him/her to next. 1.. All concept competitions in the forum must be pre-approved by me or another mod.

1. No Insults, Trolling, Flaming, Name Calling, Harassing, Etc. We will not tolerate insults, excessive profanity or throwing a topic off course in an inorganic fashion. Use of racial, bigoted, sexist, or discriminatory terms or phrases is not accepted. Posts intended solely to antagonize others are not accepted. Keep topics/posts where they belong. Generally speaking, play nice. 2. No Gore, Porn, or Sexual Content No images, descriptions, or links to graphic or pornographic content, including any form of nudity, or nude cartoons. No sexual content, including discussion of sex acts (implied or otherwise), or posts about genitalia. The public boards are intended to be suitable for all ages, and anything that could offend members of the community will be reviewed on a per case basis by the site staff. 3. No Politics This includes signatures, user titles and avatars. Political jokes and links to news stories with a political nature are also off limits. 4. No Alternate ID's - One Account per Individual We operate a one account - one person policy. Creating an alternate ID will result in both the original account and the alternate ID being permanently banned immediately. Sharing accounts among a group of people is also forbidden. If you want to create a new account and discontinue your old account (lost password, desired change of username, etc.)? Contact a mod so a note can be made and the old account shut down. 5. No Business or Personal Ads Any posts or threads solely to promote a store will be removed. This includes making posts with the intended purpose of promoting your own ebay or Craigslistspages. 6. Keep Off-Site Drama Off This Site If you had a disagreement or falling out with someone on another site or in real life then don't bring it here. Leave your grievances at the door. Additionally, do not derail normal board discussion with drama in your personal life. The board is not to serve as your personal therapy couch. 7. Do Not Post Private Conversations This includes PM's, IM's and emails. Additionally, do not pursue methods outside of posts on this board to insult, attack, or harass other members. 8. No Spam We do not allow spamming. Spam will be deleted and the account banned instantly. 9. No Disruptive Posting/Trolling Trolling will not be tolerated. Users who troll others consistently will be subject to disciplinary actions. 10. No Topic Bumping Topics that have gone dormant have run their course. If you are not the original poster posting a significantly revised concept or have nothing constructive to add, don't post. 11. Reporting Posts to the Moderation Team The report button is a tool to report posts to the moderation team. Do not abuse the report button with insignificant issues that don't disrupt the day-to-day flow of the forum. Abuse of the report button can lead to disciplinary action. 12. No Circumvention of Moderation Team Imposed Punishments Should the moderation team suspect that you are posting from an account that has been banned or currently has been suspended and the IP address confirms this suspicion your account will be banned instantly as will the suspended account. Additionally, any user who flaunts the use of IP masking software or trolls the moderation team in a way that indicates that they were previously banned or suspended will face disciplinary action. 13. Rule Changes The moderator team retains the right to update these rules as necessary.