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==Ruleset== | ==Ruleset== | ||
Breaking any of these rules can result in a temporary block from the Random Word Service. Blocks may last 1-3 days, or 1-2 weeks. | Breaking any of these rules can result in a temporary block from the Random Word Service. Blocks may last 1-3 days, or 1-2 weeks. | ||
*If a user types a word similar to TOAST, such as ROAST, BOAST, or GHOST, they will not receive a random word, and continuous usage of these words will result in | *If a user types a word similar to TOAST, such as ROAST, BOAST, or GHOST, they will not receive a random word, and continuous usage of these words will result in a temporary ban. | ||
*If another user starts the RWS, do not make a pointless post just for the sakes of interrupting the RWS. If a conversation is ongoing on IRC, it does not have to be halted for the RWS, but making posts such as "inb4" or "ROAST" are | *If another user starts the RWS, do not make a pointless post just for the sakes of interrupting the RWS. If a conversation is ongoing on IRC, it does not have to be halted for the RWS, but making posts such as "inb4" or "ROAST" are punishable offences. | ||
*Do not stall the RWS. In this context, stalling means refusing to type "hi" for a long period of time after having received a random word. If one simply fails to notice that they have received a random word, they must clarify this. | *Do not stall the RWS. In this context, stalling means refusing to type "hi" for a long period of time after having received a random word. If one simply fails to notice that they have received a random word, they must clarify this. | ||
*Do not capitalize "hi" or put punctation after it. If one does this, while being aware of this ruleset, they can be | *Do not capitalize "hi" or put punctation after it. If one does this, while being aware of this ruleset, they can be punished. | ||
*If one breaks a rule of the RWS on IRC, and does not care about being temporarily banned from the Random Word Service, you | *If one breaks a rule of the RWS on IRC, and does not care about being temporarily banned from the Random Word Service, {{S|User|ReiDemon}} will kick you from IRC. | ||
*Excessive usage of the RWS can result in a user not receiving any more random words that day. The hypothetical reasoning for this is that "they will not be able to drive home if they have too many | *Excessive usage of the RWS can result in a user not receiving any more random words that day. The hypothetical reasoning for this is that "they will not be able to drive home if they have too many random words". | ||
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