New Users / Welcome Rules & Links
Credit to Sammi and, former New Users / Welcome moderator, Sorano for help with these rules. Thanks!→ Follow all PokéCommunity Rules
Remember the Community Rules still apply, so please read and follow them. They're located → here.
→ Only post in a welcome thread ONCE (Unless you're the thread creator)
Posting more than once in someone's introduction results in going off-topic. If you wish to continue a conversation or assist someone, send them a private message. However, if you are the thread creator, you are free to post multiple times.
→ Welcome Back Threads
Welcome back threads are only allowed if you have been absent for more than 30 days. If you haven't been gone that long, simply post in the Leave/Absence Thread.
→ Don't pretend to be new & post a thread
Don't make a new account and post a thread here in NU/W while pretending to be new. (Staff can view your IPs, it's very easy to see if this rule is broken.) You are allowed to have other accounts under certain circumstances; however, just don't pretend your new.
→ Leave/Absence Thread
This thread can be found here. If you are leaving (going on vacation, etc.) feel free to post there. You are also welcome to post there if you haven't been absent for more than 30 days. Do not post threads stating you are leaving. These will be locked immediately.
→ Don't Copy & Paste your welcomes
It's very disrespectful to new members by posting the same message over and over. Posting exact or near exact welcomes with the intent to raise post count is not allowed. It's not going to make the members feel very welcome, either. This is a forum to welcome the new members, not to increase your post count. If you're caught doing this you can & will be given infraction points for it, along with said posts being deleted. If you're new, you will be warned one time, and only once.
→ Silently report threads/posts instead of posting in the thread.
If you happen to find someone that has broken a rule, use the report button (
→ Do not make a Welcome Back thread if you're returning from a ban.
Being banned is a punishment for committing a wrong act here, you do not have the privilege to post a welcome back thread.
→ Do not make a Welcome thread if you've been a member for over two months.
Introduction topics should not be created if you've already been a member on PC for two months, or more. Honestly, it's advised that you make a thread before even one month passes, but any longer than two, and you're thread will be locked. That should definitely be more than enough time.
Important Links for New Members
Here are some helpful links to get you started here at PC!
→ The PokéCommunity Rules - Our forum-wide rules, be sure to read these.
→ Frequently Asked Questions - For your general forum needs.
→ Trainer Card FAQ
→ Want to change your username? Click here. (Please note: New members cannot change their name for at least 4 months after their registration.)
→ Want to join/make a club? Click here.
→ Want to request a banner/avatar in a Graphics shop? Click here.
→ Want to get paired? Click here. (Please note: That thread is simply for posting your pairing, not searching for one. You should find your pair before posting there.)
So, have any questions?
If you were unable to find your question in the FAQ (search in this FAQ) and the links in this thread, you can get them answered in Community Questions & Feedback. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, feel free to PM the mod(s) of the forum you wish to post in, or any other staff member you feel comfortable with. We are all very willing to help out. :)
Thank you for taking the time to read the rules, it really helps. :D
~ BeachBoy
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