Rules

HaloTracks Terms & Rules

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User Groups

For each person there is a primary rank and a secondary rank. You will ALWAYS have a primary rank. Secondary ranks are only members who have ranks higher than that of a lower rank or who have a rank that requires a secondary rank to specify the job of that rank. Here are the list of primary ranks and any corresponding secondary ranks, in order of hierarchy.

Note: It is possible for a primary rank to be a secondary rank if your current primary rank is higher than another primary rank

Administration / Heads of Staff - (The people with these ranks are either Administrators or are a Head of a lower rank ie: Admin, Co-Founder, Head Events Manager, Head Journalist, etc. The only "Head" that is not a Head of Staff are people that are Head of Maps. All Heads of Staff or Administrators will have one of the following ranks as their primary rank.)

Group Founder (c u l8er)
Co-Founder (killer200o)
^Admin (The Admin works to run the site and make sure everything is running smoothly behind the scenes and throughout the community.)
Manager (The Manager interacts with all the various ranks, keeping them in line, and directing them when necessary. If a position has an issue, they should report to the Manager as this person deals with the community rather than the background mechanics of HaloTracks.org)
+Samurai (The leading moderator of the site, next to the Admin. Makes sure that all Forum Ninjas are doing their job. Any major moderation issues should be reported to the Forum Samurai. This rank also deals with Administrative issues. For more information on this rank contact Mr Frodo24 or killer200o)
^Head Events Manager (Makes sure that all Events Managers are doing their job. Oversees all events and tournaments. Any major event or tournament problems should be reported to the Head Events Manager)
^Head Media Director (Oversees all things Media/Graphics related. Makes sure that all graphics contests are being run smoothly and all Media Directors are doing their job)
^Head Journalist (Takes care of all of the journalists and makes sure they do their job. Usually the one that posts the Updates that occur on the website.)
^Head Tester (In charge of reviewing the applications to become a tester. The testers fall under the jurisdiction of the Head Tester(s))
^Ambassador: (The Head Ambassador controls all of the Ambassadors. The main job of the Head Ambassador is to make sure that all Ambassadors are recruiting new members actively. It is expected that the Head Ambassador is to complete the same duties as an Ambassador, but with some flexibility. The Head Ambassador has to show a high quality interest and activeness in achieving this position.)

+Staff (Staff members could be called "the board" of HaloTracks. Each Staff member has a specific job in addition to helping make decisions and propose ideas to help the community in as many ways as possible) Here are the corresponding secondary ranks for Staff:

^Head of Maps (In charge of reviewing the applications to become a map maker. The map makers fall under the jurisdiction of the Head Map Maker(s))
Forum Ninja (The exclusive moderators of the site. Their sole job is to make sure that all members follow the rules.)
Squad Manager (Oversee all squads on the site. Make sure that in-active squads are archived and active squads remain active if possible. Gives annual evaluations of all squads.)
Events Manager (Approve or Decline any tournaments that are submitted to the tournaments section. Make sure all events run smoothly and are solely in charge of the Tournaments section.)
Media Director(Manages the Graphics section of the website. Have extremely gifted photoshopping/sigmaking skills. Also run and moderate any Graphics contests.)
Ambassador: (An Ambassador’s job is to get new members to become active on the site. They are to respect, and treat each of the new members well. This rank acquires a lot of communication with all members, new, old, high up, and regular. If one has this rank, you represent the entire site. Ambassadors can use many different ways of getting new members to become active. One of these ways, is for the Ambassador to send Friend Requests to new members and invite them to games, show them new tournaments, and much more. There are many other ways of this rank, but for more information please contact the Head Ambassador or an Admin.)

+VIP (The VIP members are members of the site that contribute a lot to the community. Whether it be making awesome maps, doing great reviews, or other things, VIP's set an example for new members looking to work there way through the ranks) Here are the corresponding secondary ranks for VIP:

+Elite Map Maker (The section of map makers and designers in our group that make some of the best tracks)
+Elite Tester (The section of elite testers in our group that make some of the best and most in depth reviews)
+Elite Member(Jacks-of-all-trades type members who are Map Makers and Testers)
Journalist (Posts news, allowed to add them from the queue, and deals with the news section in general)

General Ranks - (These are the most general ranks on the site. The following ranks are primary ranks, but can be secondary ranks should you acquire a higher rank.)
Map Maker (In order to have your map an official HaloTracks map you must be a Map Maker)
Tester (In charge of reviewing and rating the Map Maker's tracks)
Member(The group of people that build up the base of the community)
New Member(The entry level position of our group, as a new member you are the user of our tracks)

Acquiring the Positions

Group Founder (c u l8er)
Co-Founder (killer200o)
^Admin (Must be a good leader and be willing to do work to keep the site going. You will be contacted if you're being considered for this job)
Manager (You have to be extremely good at managing, people, time, and events. This is a very demanding job, not for the faint of heart. Contact killer200o or Mr Frodo24 for more information)
^Forum Samurai (You have to have outstanding knowledge of the site and the rules of the site. You must be good with people and be very mature for this job. You will be contacted if you're being considered for this job)
^Head Events Manager (You have to be capable of leading a team. You must be able to oversee all events on the site. Must be very good with hosting events. Contact killer200o or Mr Frodo24 for more information)
^Head Media Director (You must be very skilled with Graphics and/or general media. You must be good at hosting contests and you must be able to lead a team.)
^Head Journalist (You must excel in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You must be able to lead a team very well and you must be able to oversee other's work.)
^Head Tester (You have to be a very skilled Tester, have superb knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the Testing Format. You must be very good at leading a team.)
^Ambassador (You will be contacted if you are being considered for this rank. Do not ask for it.)
+Staff (In order to become a Staff member you must have 400 posts and be active on the site. Becoming any of the following ranks will make you a Staff member)

^Head of Maps (Must have thorough knowledge of what makes a Racetrack good. Must be able to review map maker applications efficiently. Should have at least above average forge skills.)
Forum Ninja (You must be mature and know the HaloTracks rules very thoroughly. You must have thorough knowledge of how to deal with problems.)
Squad Manager (You must be able to oversee all squads on the site and have thorough knowledge of what makes a squad good. You will be contacted if you're being considered for this position.)
Events Manager (You must have lots of experience with hosting tournaments or events. Contact killer200o or Mr Frodo24 for more information)
Media Director (You have to prove your ability to use photoshop or a similar program to create graphics. Contact killer200o or Mr Frodo24 for more information)
Ambassador (Prove that you enjoy working with new members. Is a good thing if you are on XBL a lot. Should at least be a semi-experienced member with at least 60 posts.

+VIP (To become a VIP member, you must acquire one of the ranks below)

+Elite Map Maker (Only your Head Map Maker or Admin can upgrade you. Given to outstanding Map Makers who consistently make great tracks)
+Elite Tester (Only your Head Tester or Admin can upgrade you. Given to outstanding Testers who consistently give great reviews, provide good ideas to the Testers and the website, and are very active.)
+Elite Member (Become both a Map Maker and a Tester.)
Journalist (You have to prove your competence when it comes to English grammar and composition skills. You will need to have a high vocabulary level and be active within the various opportunities provided. Contact the current Head Journalist for more information)

Map Maker (Submit an application here. Make sure you follow the The Unofficial Guide to Racetracks Etiquette before you apply.)
Tester (Submit an application here. Make sure you follow the Rules and Regulations. You must have 50 posts on the site to become one.)
Member (Post 5 times on the forums.)
New Member (Register on HaloTracks.org)

Openings

Group Founder (None)
Co-Founder (None)
^Admin (None)
Manager (None)
+Staff (The Staff is open for all applications. Go here to find out how to apply.)
+VIP (We always have room for more VIP members.)

+Elite Map Maker (Don't need anymore, but the more the merrier.)
+Elite Tester (Don't need any right now, but if they're out there, we'll take them.)
+Elite Member(We can always use more of these guys.)
Journalist (Contact the Head Journalist for information on openings.)

Map Maker (We always need more Map Makers)
Tester (The Testers aren't doing much as of now, but feel free to apply if you enjoy Testing.)
Member(We always need more active members.)
New Member(We always need more members)

HaloTracks Rules:

Every member should know and understand all the rules at all times. If you have any questions about any rules, contact an Administrator. New rules go into effect 3 days after they are posted.

The Rules:

Do not bump any topics.
- Bumping: there are many types of bumping, such as:
  - You post in a topic that has already been fully discussed to be left alone.
  - You post in an old topic that is more than 3 weeks old for no good reason.
  - There are times when some members can bump topics, but that is only when it is viable for you to do so. If you do so you must acknowledge that you know that you are bumping the topic for a reason, otherwise it will be assumed you are bumping for no good reason.
    - Updating a topic (e.g. Tournament Results)
    - Bumping a topic because it is necessary for a higher authority to take a look at it, but when you do this you should send a personal message to the person that you are trying to alert.
Double Posting is not allowed.
- Double Posting: this is when users post once after another (You have the last post in the topic, and you add another post, so the last two posts are made by you).
  - One may double post only for important reasons, if you do double post you must acknowledge that you know that you are double posting and provide a reason, otherwise it will assumed you are double posting for no good reason.
    - Bumping a topic when you were the last user to post on that topic is also considered double posting, so make sure you meet the requirements for both bumping and double posting when doing so.
Do not spam.
- Spamming: there are many types of spam such as:
  - Making irrelevant and pointless posts that do not contribute to the topic.
  - Making very short posts. Five words in a post is often spamming.
  - Posting a lot of useless responses at once just to increase your post count, to increase your self image, or meet requirements for positions on the site.
- Always post at least two sentences that will contribute to that topic. If you don't have anything to say, then don't post.
No advertising of anything other than HaloTracks or your maps in our forums is allowed.
- Advertising is posting a link to external site in order to benefit yourself, your friends, or any other members of that site.
Do not create topics under the wrong discussion forum. If you accidentally create a topic under the wrong section, send a private message to a moderator so that it may be moved.
- This means make sure to check the forum rules on what you can post in each forum before you make your post.
Know the punishment for violating any of the rules.
New rules go into effect 3 days after they are published.
Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
- Things that are considered unprofessional:
  - Flaming or talking bad about another HaloTracks member or a member of any other site.
  - Provoking arguments in the forums.
  - Refusing to cooperate with the rules.
  - Making posts that could be considered childish. In other words, acting childish by making snide remarks and comebacks.
Do not use persistent trash talking against other HaloTracks members over Xbox Live, unless if used jovially during a tournament.
No racism, sexism, or cruel pranks.
Do not make multiple accounts under any circumstances.
Obey those who are of a higher authority.
Do not post content other than your own. If you feel that it is necessary give credit to the original author of the text.
Do not steal other people's maps.
Do not abuse power that is given to you.
- Examples of abusing power are:
  - Suspending/Banning people for no reason other than that you don't like them.
  - Using your powers to threaten other HaloTracks members.
  - Over-enforcing the rules to the point where you are delivering cruel and exaggerated punishments.
  - Giving harsher punishments than what should be delivered, unless you have consulted a higher authority about the matter.
Do not tamper with or modify anything on HaloTracks.
Do not attempt to manipulate the points system or steal points. If you are caught doing this, you will have all of your points taken away and will be punished appropriately.
Do not attempt to get around any punishment given to you in any way.

Punishments:
Each violation of any of the above rules will increase your warn level by 10%. Your warn level will determine your punishment. At the end of every month your warn level, whatever it may be, will be reduced by 20%. Meaning if you go a month and accumulate 30% warn level or more, you will still have to deal with some of that in the next month. Here are the corresponding punishments for warn levels:

Other Rules:

Signature Rules:

All signatures must abide by all of the forum rules.
Signatures must be 500 x 200 or less.
No porn or inappropriate content.
Signatures must not have more than 8 lines.
No more than 4 images.
Signatures must not alter or stretch the website.
No distracting signatures (Large, animated, flashing, ect).
Font size no larger than 4.
You may advertise your maps.
You may not advertise content other than that which is Halo related.

Shoutbox Rules:

No posting more than 5 times in a row.
No constant flaming of other HaloTracks members.
There should be no vulgar used in the shoutbox. If there is you will be warned to stop, and if you continue, you will be banned from the shoutbox.
Violation of any of the above rules will earn you a ban from the shoutbox for that day.

This change in the rules was made on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Anyone that was perma-banned/is currently perma-banned will remain perma-banned. These rules do not change that.

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