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INTRODUCTION
Hello and welcome to locked_topic's pet page! This page was created in the hopes of helping the users of neo find the rules stated in the editorials a bit easier! If you come across a locked topic, feel free to send me a screenie so I can add it here. Updated material is always welcomed!
This page is now owned by Hobbittsy but I am not the original author. At least two people have owned this page before me, and I'm grateful that I was trusted to keep it when its previous owner decided not to continue playing Neopets regularly.
***IMPORTANT REMINDER*** According to TNT in issue #298, we need to think in the spirit of the rules people! Basically, we need to use common sense and not nit-pick every single thing like we tend to do.
Announcement
The following is quoted directly from the New Features for January 11,
2005.
We have another new feature going
into place today, too. Our monitors now have the
ability to "lock" topics on the
Neoboards. This means you may see some topics
with a lock icon and the reason the topic was
locked posted next to them. It'd be a good idea
to use these locked topics as a refresher course
on our Terms and Conditions so you don't end up
suspended or frozen. ;) (Of course, anyone
posting topics simply to get them locked will be
frozen. Intentionally distracting our monitors
from people who are *really* breaking the rules
will be not be tolerated.)
FAQs
Q: What does this mean?
A: It means something was posted that
doesn't quite fit within the rules. It's not
inappropriate or profane, so TNT is
"locking" the topic rather than
deleting the board. Hopefully, this will teach
other users what should and should not be posted
on the boards .If they delete the boards, nobody
really learns anything. It will also save TNT a
lot of repeated reports. As you can tell in the
following screenshots, the user names have been
removed, so you will not be able to report the
person who started the board, thus creating less
reports for TNT to sort through. Don't worry,
it's a good thing.
Q: What about really
inappropriate topics?
A: Monitors still have the ability to delete
boards and freeze users who seriously violate the
rules. If the title of the board is profane or
inappropriate, I highly doubt that it will be
left for all users to see.
Q: What happens if I
post on the Locked Topic?
A: Once the topic is locked, you will not be able
to post on it. If you posted on it before it was
locked, then it will be up to TNT to decide how
to handle it. If you do not recieve a warning, be
thankful and be more careful next time :}
Q: Does tnt still lock topics (2007)
A: Yes, they do. It may be rare, but they do still lock them.
Tips for Chatting
If you plan on "chatting" on the boards, please
pay special attention to the following tips. It could
prevent you from being warned or having your account
frozen.
 Use the proper board.
Each board has a specific purpose which is all outlined
on the Main
Page of the Neoboards. You'll get a much faster
response by posting on the correct board, and it won't
get you yelled at or reported.
Keep it Neopets Related
The boards are to be used for Neopets related information
only. Please keep in mind that we are not allowed to
discuss personal matters on the Neoboards.
Report and move on.
If you see someone violating the rules, you can report
them.
DO NOT argue with them, DO NOT threaten them, and DO NOT
harass them.
According to TNT, they would rather us report the person
and ignore them.
You can read TNT's entire response by clicking HERE.
Mass reporting doesn't help...read the Editorial for more information.
Also take a look at the following screenshot.
Flighttime is a Neopets Programmer. He's one of the few Staff Members
that I've seen post. And when he does post, he gets bombarded
Yep, even the Premium Charter Board seems to have its fair share of problems.
This is not the first time Flighttime has gotten involved in board issues.
**Screenshots provided by Leanne. Thank you ^_^
There ya go...straight from a Staff Member. Let TNT do their job.
Don't risk your account just because some other person can't follow the rules ^^
Examples
This is what locked topics look like on the boards
Accounts
Age 
Beauty Contest 
Screenshot courtesy of Kaleena.
Thank You=)
Begging 
Screenshot courtesy of Lovewench Thank You=)
Notice the part outlined in Red. TNT said it...begging IS against the rules.
Chain Letters 
Dating
Contests
Random Acts of Kindness
I've seen quite a bit of debate on this recently and wish to help clear things up as much as possible. They /are/ against the rules, despite users feeling they're nice. They are nice, but not allowed, so it's best not to make them.
Cap made on May 30th, 2008 - (pay attention to the topic url)
Tnt removed the thread. Against the rules ;) Try and keep that in mind. It's an old rule, but it's a rule that is very much still in effect.
Old cap of RaoK thread being locked:
Screenshot courtesy of Kitty4k
Thank You=)
Harassment
Screenshot courtesy of siouxper
Fake Random Events
Yes, some Fake "Something Has Happened" events are against the rules.
You can read more about them by clicking HERE.
**Update: Read the Editorial in Issue #224 of the Neopian Times.
Abusing A Glitch
If you suspect there's a glitch, don't advertise it to other players. Just report it to TNT so it can be fixed. First, check to see if your issue has been addressed in the FAQs.
If not, then you can submit a bug report to them HERE.
Also, read the 7th question from this Editorial.
Guilds
Live Auctions
Parties
Real World Issues 
Screenshot courtesy of Redhot1996
Religion 
Sharing Accounts 
Spamming 
Staff
I think the staff was speechless 
Screenshot courtesy of Kira
Suspensions 
Warnings
Yes, some Fake "Something Has Happened" events are against the rules.
You can read more about them by clicking HERE.
**Update: Read the Editorial in Issue #224 of the Neopian Times.
Helpful Editorials
This is just a basic summary of recent Editorials where questions were published that
directly address/clarify certain issues. If you'd like more info on previous topics
covered in the Editorial, please visit one of the petpages below
IMPORTANT TNT Explains NEW Rules IMPORTANT
new Basics of the 'warning system new
Linking Us You can use the buttons below to link to this page=3
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