Here at MZP, we like to think of ourselves as a community. A small global family, if you will. We love to welcome new people into the forum and we shed a manly tear when they manage to develop in their skills.We like people to arrive and fit in and join in with the banter as well as assimilate themselves with the content on MZP.
But with everything in life, there are rules. Particularly within the Forum.
Post language
No “text-speak”
This is a writing board and we would prefer that members use proper English rather than the abbreviated version of it used in chat, smses etc.
No shouting
Please don’t write entire posts in Uppercase. You may use a few words for emphasis, but please be mindful.
Other languages
This board is an English-speaking board, however, we welcome second-language English speakers and hope we can provide assistance where we can
Post content
No spam
Please do not spam the board with self-promotion, links etc. This is often seen as a serious offense as MZP is not an advertising board – it is a community. You may receive a warning if you simply promote your own interests each time you post.
No troll-like behaviour
It is a given that some writers have thick skins and can be brutally honest. It is also a given that some writers do not. Please be mindful of your fellow writer and reader.
Do not hurl insults, racist, sexist or hurtful remarks at a person. You may not agree with each other, but that is never a good excuse for personal attacks.
If you feel you have been personally attacked or unfairly treated, please flag the issue to a one of the administrators in the problem resolution thread or by PMing an admin.
Use spoiler tags or spoiler space
Please remember that not everyone is on the same page as you. Flag all potential spoilers with spoiler space or with the board’s spoiler tags (you will see these when you hit “Post”).
Limit pointless posts
Please don’t make threads or posts that have no relevance or bearing. If you are reviewing a show – tell use what you liked; if you have seen a movie – tell us what you enjoyed; if you dislike a book – tell us why. “This sucks” or “This rocks” statements are more suited to chat rooms, and not a forum of readers and writers.
Other offenses
Plagiarism is a bannable offense.
Repeated troll-like behaviour is a bannable offense.
Creating multiple accounts with the sole purpose of spamming, agreeing with yourself (or more commonly your own ideas) or being a nuisance is a bannable offense.
Not following the pitch rules repeatedly will not make you popular and can lead to a suspension, and possible ban.
Stalking, spamming, and harassing members is a bannable offense.
- Matthew Latham
Community and Member Welfare Administrator
