the Beginning - DtB Policy & RULES!

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Welcome to Death is only the Beginning

Though Buffy the Vampire Slayer has now seen its last episode ever, it doesn't mean the show has to be forgotten, right? No, of course not. We can always go back to Sunnydale through fictions and discussion and that's why this board has been made - well we haven't ran into other BtVS boards so let's hope this one works out perfectly. Death is only the Beginning is for all fans to talk bout the beloved show and its characters but as always there is rules to keep us all save from the evil. That would be me. No, not really. BUT...

~This is MULTISHIPPER board!~

Some one likes Spike, some one thinks Angel and Buffy were made for each others... somebody may say that Xander and Buffy would've been much better togehter or that Xander and Willow were meant to be... well guess what? You might be right but in here, it doesn't matter.

Yeah, we all have our favorite characters and pairings but I hope we all can understand the fact that even though I like Spike and even though I'm always right, that doesn't mean... yeah you got the point. It doesn't matter what shipperside you prefer cause we all are the same in here: fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and we all have our own opinions.

That's why:

1. RESPECT others! There is NO, I repeat - NO need for flaming, bashing or anything which takes our friendly atmosphere down. You will be beaten with large trout in that case, trust me. I've been there!

However if you do have some kind of problem with something that other member has posted, please contact ADMINS first and we'll see if there is something to be angry at but whatever you do, don't go and misbehave!

It is simple really, see if you flame/bash/bark (choose the one you prefer) some one I’ll get you kicked out before you can say admin. Neither will I or any other admin/MOB around here tolerate any kind of bashing so I suggest you think before you type!

And in the end: I do want to believe from the bottom of my heart that we all know what "good manners" means and we can all change opinions without fear of some one's forever burning hate. Agree?

Now while we are at it:

2. NO DISTRIBUTING!! PEOPLE - You do know what privacy means, right? No? Well: PLEASE DO NOT COPY OTHER PEOPLE'S MESSAGES AND DISTRIBUTE THEM OUTSIDE OF THE BOARD. Yes, as you know, if you have permission of the writer then go ahead but I really can't understand how something like this can happen. Is it fun to play with other people's opinions? Or is it just because you don't have your own opinions?

3. English! For the sake of being polite, let's all speak (or at least try) to speak English.

4. Interact, talk, POST, REVIEW! I think we all know that there is no board that stays alive without active members, who are taking part of discussions, reading and reviewing! Don't think that others will review your stuff if you don't review others - it goes both ways, y'know? POST, PEOPLE, POST! Make new threads, answer old topics, talk!

5. No SAPMMING! thank you. Spam is as we know pointless posting just for the sake of racking up posts (and to get more stars ). There is no need to fill the board/thread with posts that has nothing in them. If you aren't sure whether or not your thread/post is pointless i'm sure staff will be happy to point you into the right direction but do keep in your mind that we are open minded and open is also our off-topic - BRONZE

6. Posting FAN FICTION is by permission only! BY PERMISSION ONLY! Read more in HERE!

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7. Try too keep your messages readable. That means no posting in colours that can't be read clearly, okay? If you think some text/post is not readable enough and it really hurts your eyes... jada, jada, jada... PM the Author or better, PM the Admins. See my point? Yes, thought so

8. Please don't cut every second word of your message!! Sometimes it is almost impossible to understand what you're trying to say. Not every one can be as smart as you are. Also if you don't know how to spell correctly, learn. The least you can do is try!

9. Spoilers - well there is always discussions about whether or not to have spoilers. The fact is, when you join a board dedicated for a tv-show that has ALREADY ended - you ran into spoilers whether you like it or not. Before joing you might wanna think if you can handle that fact. Of course, trying to keep spoilers in their own threads and sections (as in episode discussions) is something we ask from our members. However fighting over spoilers is not accepted.

10. Avoid lurking!!! Please remember that this board is not for lurkers, the least you could do is say hi after joining because it is not only polite but FUN. Ask anyone. Sometimes, just sometimes I feel like slapping lurkers with large trout. ;D <-if you don't know what that means you are lurker cause that is chat language. If READ is all you do, then take time and REVIEW...