The Universe Site Rules

Updated Jan. 6, 2013

1.) There is to be no flaming of other site users at any time, under any circumstance. Flaming is to be defined as hostile and insulting interaction between internet users.

2.) There is to be no spamming in any thread, especially those pertaining to a specific, on topic subject matter, nor in private messages or on the portal. Spamming is to be defined as the usage of electronic messaging systems to send unsolicited bulk messages, especially advertising, indiscriminately.

3.) There is to be no advertising in any thread, nor in private messages or on the portal without the prior consent of a Universe administrator. Advertising is to be defined as a form of communication for marketing and used to encourage or persuade an audience.

4.) There is to be no sharing of live streams on any Universe threads, nor in private messages or on the portal, for pay-per-views and other paid, online events, in compliance with the United States and others' federal laws on piracy.

5.) There is to be no sharing of spoilers with other non-interested users in any thread or in private messages or on the portal without the proper usage of the forum spoiler code or without a clear indication of contained spoilers in the title of the thread in question.