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Here at Ultimate-Guitar.com we value your thoughts and opinions. That's why every piece of writing and every video available in the article sections allow you to both rate and comment on them. It doesn't even matter if it's been uploaded by the staff, a veteran writer or a completely new user. An honest comment or a fair and objective rating can easily aid the proficiency of the writer as well as giving extra information to any other readers. Put simply, a good comment can easily make someone's day.
Unfortunately, we are sure you can see the potential for both abuse and misuse of this system. New writers should be encouraged to improve, but angry comments easily discourage them from writing altogether. In the same vein, whining and throwing out insults at bands and users would be both posting useless comments and encouraging them to continue. As such, the following areas are all quite carefully looked after:
The team that moderate these areas are called Column Cleaners. The following users are all of the members of the Column Cleaner team:
Here follow the rules of the columns. Depending on the severity of the situation, your comment will be deleted and you may receive a warning or an outright ban for breaking them. Two active warnings make a ban, so, if you've received a warning recently then you'd best be careful.
1. No Spam
No meaningless or unconstructive comments.
No posting links to vulgar, racist, sexist, horrific or pornographic materials.
No advertising other websites.
No posting positions.
2. No Flaming
Personal attacks or generally abusive comments are considered flaming.
No flaming other people who are making comments.
No flaming the writer of the article of the person who filmed the video. If you see problems with their work then explain it to them rather than insulting them about it.
3. No Trolling
Trolling is the act of posting something designed purely to incite negative responses. It's typically blatantly obvious and you will be punished for it.
Quoting a troll means continuing the affect. If you do so then your comment will be deleted, regardless of the other content. You may also find yourself sharing the punishment.
4. No Band/Artist/Genre Bashing
Directing insulting comments at any band, artist or genre is known as bashing.
"This band sucks!" is minor bashing.
"I don't like this band because..." is a helpful opinion.
These rules are subject to change without prior notice or warning. It's also best to point out that each individual punishment is the choice of the Column Cleaner giving it out. With some you may escape punishment altogether, with others you may not be so lucky. Stay on topic and follow these rules and you should be fine. Remember, we'll be keeping an eye on you.
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