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Rules
1. No Flaming/Instigating To attack a member personally or challenge one to attack you. These will lead to temporary bans.
2. No Religious Discussion Talking about any beliefs is restricted here to prevent discrimination.
3. No Spamming Like all forums, spamming the board is strictly forbidden. You may post relevant threads. Private Messaging requires 3 posts. Any user(s) spamming just to get the 3 post counts will receive an infraction and a reset of the post count back to zero. Please read this page to learn how & where to post without spamming: http://www.pokemongts.com/postcount.php
4. No trade-scamming. Please don't scam members in trades. Be courteous. This is just a game, don't be a thief over game data. And if you're trading a "hacked" Pokemon, please let the other person know so they're fully aware of what they're getting.
5. No Advertising No advertising on our site. This includes putting a web link in your Custom Title, Profile, Signature, Post, PokeGear Chat & or Private Messages. There are exceptions to official sites such as (but not limited to) Pokemon.com Pokemon-GTS.net and Nintendo.com. And company ran sites such as (but not limited to) Bestbuy.com, DELL.com, and Lenovo.com. Prime criteria: An official site must be a company operated website that is widely known & trusted. Secondary criteria: News site such as Serebii, one of the longest operating website well known for its news is allowed.
6. Signature Limits With images, you cannot exceed 550 x 250 pixels on ONE image. The images cannot contain any PokemonGTS.com images such as our group icons & Badges. With Text, you cannot exceed 3 lines of text in total which includes both outside & inside a quote. One quote per signature (No quotes within' quotes), no embedding videos and no Spoiler tags. The Friend Codes bar appears along with the signature, do not abuse it by inputting anything but your Friend Code. In game names, stating the fact that you don't have the game, and anything else is inappropriate and is considered to be abuse. The Friend Codes bar is for Pokemon Friend Codes only, nothing else. Thank-you.
7. No offensive content. This includes (but not limited to) images, files, text, and web links. Anything found offensive can be removed by discretion of any staff.
8. No Off-Topic postings in: Announcement, Support, Trades, Battles & Tournament Threads. Certain types of threads should not be turning off course. Please stay on-topic in these. For Announcement threads, there is an exception for NEW features. When it's introducing a new staff member, or to bring up a matter with the members, please stay on topic. Failing to comply will result in an infraction.
9. Only Pokemon & Shoddy Battle discussion allowed in the Shoddy Server. The shoddy server will remain primarily to serve for Battling and discussion of relating things to Battling. Anything off-topic should remain on the forums.
Question: What are the possible infractions to be given and what are the punishments? Answer: The infractions can be given are in this list: The punishments you can get are when your infraction reaches a certain percentage level, these are the set punishments the system will set on your account if any of the listed levels are reached: Note that we reserve the right to manually ban any users that are constantly dangling around 50-60%. There is no loophole to avoid a permanent ban and continuing to be a nuisance.

Board Policies
Account Policy "Why am I banned?" We reserve the right to terminate (banning) your account at any time for the safety of the site, staff and members. Terminations/Bannings happen effective immediately if you violate any of our rules & or policies. Reasons may vary from case to case, here are some examples (Banning are not limited to the listed reasons): - Attitude problem: Being disruptive in any shape or form. - Violation of a rule / policy. - Threatened the safety of oneself or member/staff. "Delete my account, I'd like it deleted." We do not delete accounts. We especially do not do it upon request. You have no obligations to remain with the site, nor do we have an obligation to delete your account & postings. Users are also limited to 1 account. Any duplicate/alternate is not allowed and can result in an infraction to the original account or permanent removal.
No associations with Pokémon Company, Nintendo or any of their subsidiaries. Despite how "Professional" we may look to some people, we are only a Fan Community ran by Fans. We originally began with a group of classic Pokemon fans in 2007. The entire website is free and will continue to remain that way. We will never ask for money from the members, not even in the form of donations.
Safety/Private Policy Be sure to not reveal your private information. This includes the following: - Name - Address - E-Mail / I.M. - Phone Contact - City - A photo of yourself If you feel unsafe about someone, or if someone has been harassing you through Private Messages for the information, please report it to an Administrator immediately. Staff can be found here: http://www.pokemongts.com/showteam.php And a staff contact form can be used from here: http://www.pokemongts.com/misc.php/?action=staffcontact Revealing any of your information will be at your responsibility. We the staff, will not reveal your account information to anyone outside of our staff team for any reason unless required by law.
Parental Concerns Should any parents have questions, please use the "Contact Us" form at the very bottom of the site, selecting "Administrators" as the Subject. You will require a registered account in order to send the E-Mail. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. We encourage kids to take breaks from the site to exercise and always be cautious when tempted to reveal any personal information. In fact, our policy advises not to. Our Moderating team work their best to remove any inappropriate content; - Cussing - Gory and Adult photos - Offensive Youtube videos Our primary focus is that this is a family site, and we will continue to maintain that.
Restricted Board Suggestions Please reframe from making the following suggestions: - Forum Sections - Chat Boxes - Mod/Staff Changes. We will make forum changes if we see it necessary. The Off-Topics forum will cover anything the other forums do not cover. Chat boxes defeat the purpose of a forum and will not be implemented. Mod/Staff changes are administrative business only. It will not be discussed in and or with the public.
Trading & Re-Distributing Policy Under a fair trade, there's no re-distribution clause that prohibits other users from trading your Pokemon away. By accepting the trade you're acknowledging the transfer of ownership of that Pokemon. Definition of Fair Trade: The user is fully aware of the value both parties are trading and accepts it.
Cheats & Hacked Pokemon Usage While we do allow both on our site, we hold zero responsibility for any damages that may be done to your cartridges. Please be aware of the consequences: - Nintendo DOES NOT allow hacked Pokemon being traded on the In-Game GTS. You could potentially be banned. - Corrupted game file: using hacks or action-replay cheats may corrupt your game. Using cheats, hacks, or accepting Hacked Pokemon in trades are the user's discretion & responsibility.
Staff Assistance While staff strive to answer questions to the fullest & provide as much resolution as we can, we do not do the following: - Close Threads upon request. - Delete upsetting reputations. Note: Reputations can only be reported if they're in violations of a rule or policy. - Delete or ban accounts upon request.
Thread Bumping & Necroposting While bumping is allowed, users are expected to use it within' a sensible limit. Once every 24 hours is best. Your thread does not need to be on page one 24/7. Users do search and toggle between the first 2 or 3 pages of a forum. A bump should also contribute to the thread - an absolute meaningless post such as "Bump" is considered spam. Necroposting is allowed under either of 2 conditions. [1] The thread's last post is not older than 6 months. If it's not, then you can make even the simplest replies such as thanking a post or continue any off-topic chat if allowed by that section. [2] Your post will contribute to the original topic the thread was intended for. Even if the thread comes from 2007, you may inquire about cheat codes that may or may not work, add your opinion, etc. As long as it's contributing and has meaning.
Spoken/Written Language While we welcome everyone around the world, it's unrealistic to support all languages at the moment as not everyone would understand each language used. And clearly an automatic translator can confuse and cause massive miscommunications. To that end, only the English language is allowed.
Reporting Posts/Threads Guidelines When it comes to reporting a post / thread, please stick these guidelines: - Report the post/thread using the "Report" button one time. - Make sure what you're reporting, actually violates a rule. For example, Off-Topic is allowed in most forums and is NOT considered spam. As per rule #8: http://www.pokemongts.com/misc.php?action=help&hid=45 - If every post in a thread is in violation, please note that in 1 report, DO NOT report every post of that thread. - DO NOT ever report posts / threads by any other form besides the "Report" button. This includes but not limited to: Direct E-Mail, Private Messaging, PokeGear, Cell Phone texting / calling.
Teams & Alliances on PokemonGTS.com By choosing to house your Team / Alliance on PokemonGTS.com, you've agreed to abide by all rules & policies here including but not limited to Staff Moderation. Any Team / Alliance that creates a separate site or web chat will be deemed to termination of the housing here and possible infraction for violating the "No Advertising" rule. We will not support any Team / Alliance website, especially if the Teams / Alliances are being housed within' PokemonGTS. The major reason is because we don't control these other chat resources, and they do not abide by our rules & policies. We most certainly do not support Chat-Room applications.

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I navigate & post? Here's a link to a detailed guide on how it all works: http://www.pokemongts.com/navigate.php
I can't Private Message, why doesn't it work!? You require a minimum of 3 postings before using Private Messaging. For further information, please visit this link: http://www.pokemongts.com/postcount.php NOTE: Do not spam just to get the 3 post counts.
Why did I receive an infraction? You received an infraction due to a broken rule or policy. Read the message carefully to see what you had done. It's simply a way to tell you that you've done something wrong, and not to do it again. Most infractions only last a certain amount of days. It really depends how much points you received. Here is a list of actions that would automatically be taken upon your account if you reach the percentage level: If you don't continue to receive them, the infraction will eventually expire.
I'd like to become a Moderator, Administrator, or any Staff Member. How do I become one? The job chooses the people, the people doesn't choose the job. Administrators select staff based on location to cover shifts, skill to contribute to site development, and maturity to see how well one would fit among the team. Never ask about becoming a staff member unless there's a posted position available. In which case you may inquire about the position for more information if needed.
What's the chain of command on staff? Affinity Ops reports to Management. System Ops reports to Management. Management reports to Administrators.
Why haven't you installed my suggestion(s) yet!? It takes time for something to be implemented. Beneficial and flaws are reviewed and it's prioritize into a list of features to test & install. Your suggestion isn't the only feature we may have planned to upgrade. Something else just might have priority over it. Please be patient.
Why can't I delete my threads/posts? Because that job belongs to Staff. If there's something wrong there, report it to a staff member and they'll use their best judgement. We simply don't want users deleting evidence of disputes to avoid the punishments.
How do I edit/change my "Trainer Status"? To edit/change your "Trainer Status", access "Edit Profile" from your User Control Panel. Here is the direct link: http://www.pokemongts.com/usercp.php?action=profile
I forgot my password, what do I do? You may post for help in the Account Support forum: http://www.pokemongts.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=18 And a new password will be sent to the E-Mail associated to your account. You should then immediately change your password to something else.
Can you please DELETE my account? I don't want it anymore. No. If you choose not to use the site anymore, then just stop using your account. Your account will not be deleted, nor will your posts. We do not delete accounts upon request.
My account doesn't work, where can I E-Mail for help? We don't read emails anymore due to spam. Existing PokemonGTS email addresses point to a specially made GMail account that no one checks. If you need help, the fastest way is to post under "Validation / Account Support" Forum. It is located under the "HelpDesk" section here: http://www.pokemongts.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=18 This is the best method as all postings need to be validated by a staff member first, so whoever reads it first will assist you. And yes, guests can post here, so you do not need to be logged in to be able to ask for help.
How do I obtain a Badge? Badges cannot be requested. However you can nominate other users for certain Badges, more information about that can be found here.
Where can I view all the available group icons? Here they are:

PokeGear Messenger
PokeGear Messenger is a bar on the bottom of the site for members.
What is PokeGear Messenger & what is it for? PokeGear Messenger is a bar located on the bottom of the site. It will only appear for users logged in. It is a faster form of communication. However, users can only communicate with members on their "Buddies" list.
Why can't I message just anyone in PokeGear? While that is possible, there needs to be control. Some members can cross the line on communication and push into harassment. If there's someone you no longer want to receive messages from, simply remove them from your "Buddies" list. Otherwise there's no control over who can message you.

GTS League System & Teams
Answers to how the League System & Teams work.
Maximum Teams & Maximum Members per Team Updated: July 2010 Wi-Fi: 8 Teams Shoddy: 4 Teams Maximum Members per Team: 10 If a team exceeds the limit of members allowed, the team can be disqualified.
League System Details There are two GTS Leagues, 1 for Wi-Fi, and 1 for Shoddy. Details on how either one works are subject to change. But the gist of it all, is there are generally about 8 teams that can compete in tournaments held every quarter of the year.
I'd like to be a Team Leader, how do I create a team? Team Leaders are voted by the community. There can only be 8 to 10 teams, depending on the rules of each quarter tournament. The only way a new leader can join in is if an existing leader would like to give away their team, or pull out entirely.
I'd like to join a team, how do I do so? Post in the "Free Agency" forum sections under the League category. Make yourself available to all teams.
What are the rules for each League? Rules are subject to chance depending on each quarter tournament. Please stay up to date by checking the League page for Rules: http://www.pokemongts.com/pokeleague.php?action=rules
Our team needs a new Leader, what do we do? If your team needs a new Leader, please report this to the GTS Coordinators immediately via the Contact Form. We can make the Leader change on the League System.
I don't want to be a Leader anymore, what can I do? Your best option is to seek a replacement Leader, you are still responsible for all Leader duties and assisting the new leader until he/she has completely settled in. If you cause any damage to your team by going in active or causing the team to become inactive, punishments will be decided. They can range from League System blacklist, an infraction that will last up to 1 year, & a possible permanent ban. Each case would be reviewed and the punishment would be decided. A Leadership role is a big responsibility.
I want to quit my team, what do I do? Speak to your Team Leader. You must provide sufficient time.You must give notice at least 5 days before the recruiting deadline. You are also restricted from resigning once the Tourney has began. If you fail to do either one, you can be punished.
What if I wanted to change from WiFi to Shoddy League or vice-versa? You must miss 2 Quarters. For example, if you first compete in a Wi-Fi league, then would like to switch over. You cannot participate for the next (1) Shoddy Leagues and (1) Wi-Fi League. Report to GTS League Coordinators to get added to the "Change" list via the "Contact Us" form.
Agent Responsibilities A Free Agent is responsible for using the prefix "Available" when posting in "Free Agency" forum(s). If an agent has dropped out, the agent is responsible for updating his/her "Free Agent" thread's prefix from "Available" to "Dropped-Out" And finally, if the agent has been recruited, they're responsible for updating the prefix to "Recruited".
Leader Responsilities Leaders are responsible for: - Ensuring the team is active. - Registering for Quarter Tournaments when held. - Reporting updates to GTS League Coordinators. - Ensuring new recruits are updating their Free Agency threads. - And anything else that may be required for the benefit of the team. GTS League Coordinators reserve the right to dismiss and replace a Leader if they are not fulfilling duties & or directing the team on the correct path. Punishments for abandoning duties or causing the team to become inactive may include 1 or more of the following: - Blacklist from all leagues. - Infraction that sticks to the account for 1 year. This would keep your infaction level near 90% for majority of the year. - Permanent ban.
When does each League begin? Each league begins in a quarter of the year. Wi-Fi first starts off in 4th Quarter of 2009. Shoddy will come next in 1st Quarter of 2010, and Wi-Fi again next in 2nd Quarter of 2010. It's a repeated cycle where each one takes a turn.

History
History of the Site/Board
Original Early 2007 Staff The earliest 07 staff were: Avia Phantom6 Megaman0 Hyourinmaru (aka Endy) iRanger Kiliana Nightwolf Kingrainja Razor124

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