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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

Accounts

Account Giveaway #1
Account Giveaway #2
Account Giveaway #3
Accessing another User's Acct
Accessing from Different IP's
Adults?
Adults
Age Groups #1
Age Groups #2
Cheating
COPPA (user age)
Frozen #1
Frozen #2
Frozen #3
Frozen #4
Logging in on 2 Browsers #1
Logging in on 2 Browsers #2
Logging In to Another User's Account
Maximum Limit
Maximum Limit #2
Multiple Email Addresses & Accounts
Only 1 Main Account
Previous Account Violations
Plots
Sharing
Sharing
Shared Computer #1
Shared Computer #2
Shared Email Address
Switching Main Accts #1
Switching Main Accts #2
Switching Main Accts Frequently
Suspended Main
Suspensions
Using Public Computers
Using Multiple Computers
Warnings/Suspensions times

Adoption

Tnt explains GUP
Pounding Boards
Pounding Labbed Pets
Pet Adoption Advertising

Advent Calendar

Collecting on Spares #1
Collecting on Spares #2
Families Collecting Prizes
Collecting For Other Users

Avatars

Avatars on Spares
Getting Avatars For Other Users
Lucky Avatars?
Coco Roll Codes
Asking for tips
Obscure tips

Auctions

Cheating for bids
NF bidding scams

Beauty Contest

Advertising For Friends
Entering on Sides #1 and #2 new
No Photo Policy
Trading Votes
Use the BC Board
Voting on side accounts
Lending' boards to gain votes

Chain Letters

They're Evil...Don't Post Them
Even Good is Bad...

Coding/Graphics

Adding Additional Pets
Adding Music
Art Requests
Blocked Image Hosts
Coding Theft #1
Coding Theft #2
Coding Theft #3
Copyright Images
Covering Info #1
Covering Info #2
Covering Info/Multi browsers
Covering the Shield #1
Covering the Shield #2
Deviant Art / Off site web pages
Edit Neo Images
Full guild layouts
Fake Events On Lookups
Inappropriate Music
Making Graphics for Others
Navigation Must Show
Non-Neo Themed Layouts
Notes to TNT on Lookup
Paying for art #1
Paying for art #2
Pet Lookups
Political images
Referral Links
Screenies
Stolen Artwork
Stolen Coding
Swapping talents for 'pay
User Lookup Stats #1
User Lookup Stats #2
View Source Code

Contests

What's a contest?
Contests #1
Contests #2

Fake Events / Worlds

Random Events
Fake Events on Lookups
Fake Worlds #1 & #2

Glitches

Abusing a Glitch

Games

Slowing Down Games
Game Updates
Lenny Conundrum Answers & Hints
Mirror Game Scores

Guilds

Contests #1
Contests #2
Donation Shops
Payments to gain rank
Give-a-ways
Guilds on Spares #1
Guilds on Spares #2
Layouts
Religious Guilds
Viewing Private Guilds

Harassment

Clarification
More Clarification
Harassment/Bullying
Gossip pet pages
Petage Lists of names
Avvy Scammers

Item Lending

Clarification
More Clarification
Still yet more Clarification
And ever MORE Clarification!
Pet lending for avatars

LC / Mystery Pic Answers

Neomailing Answers
Posting Answers
Posting Answers II
Posting Misleading Answers

NeoBoards

Advice threads giving or asking
Age restrictions - COPPA new
Backseat Modding - acting like Tnt
Chain Letters
*Closing* A Board
Donations/Begging
Even Good is Bad...
Filter testing
Frozen
Giveaways #1
Giveaways #2
Guild Advertising
Harassment/Bullying
Hiding' Spam
Instant Messengers
Inappropriate Behavior
Inappropriate Words
Insults
Invisible Boards
Invisible Fonts
Live Monitors #1
Live Monitors #2
Locked Topics
NeoSignatures
Neoquette
Off-site links

Off-site links, explanation
Off-site links, Google new
Parties
Quests & Charging

Roleplay
Roleplay - Romance
Roleplay-Harassment #1
Roleplay-Harassment #2
Roleplay-Keep It Neo Related 1 & 2
Religion
Reporting #1
Reporting #2
Malicious Rumors
Mass Reporting #1
Mass Reporting #2

Continue

Neoboard con't

Scam Sites
Showing Email Addresses
Spam Day?
Spamming on sides
Quotes
Romantic/Flirtatious Signatures
Stolen Artwork
Stretching the Boards
Warnings - Chain Letters/Scams

Neopian Pound

Interrupted Transfers
Check account ages
FFQs and trading
Applications
Trading 1:1 only
Lending pets for avvys
Understanding trading pets

Neopian Times

Plagiarism #1 & #2
Submissions & Cheating

Personal Info

Personal Pictures #1
Personal Pictures #2
Email Address / IM Address
Email Adress / IM Adress #2
Instant Messengers

Pets

Birthday Parties
Pets Do Not Die

Why Pets Don't Die
Applications #1
Applications #2
Draiks #1
Draiks #2
Draiks & Krawks vs. Lab Ray
Pet Lending
Pet Lending #2
Pet Descriptions
Renaming Pets
Trading/Swapping Pets
Boards asking for Pets
Sharing Lab Ray
Zapping For Others #1
Zapping for others #2 new
Pounding Labbed Pets
Pound Search
Pet Adoption Advertising
Random Events/Pet Colour

Petpages

# VISITOR Code
Stats / Page Hits
NP Earning Help Pages
Event Time Cheats

Plots

Switching main and side acct
Side Accounts
Correct Forum
Cheating w/sides

Premium

Asking for SSW Search #1
Asking for Searches #2
Canceling

Referral Links

Referral Links

Refreshing

Too Much is Bad!
Terror Mountain

Restocking

Auto-Refreshing
Blocking non-essential images
Bulk Restocking
False Inflation
Disabling Java
Loophole abuse new
Paying someone to RS for you
Side Accounts

Scams

1np shop
1np shop w/obstacles

Bag of Broken Neopoints

Become Neo Staff Scam
Email Scams 1 & 2
Empty Pillow Case
False Inflation
Inflatable Fire Yooyu Ball
Item Pools #1
Item Pools #2
Lending without Collat
Main 'good' acct vs side 'bad' acct
Neofriend Scams
Neopoint Geneators
Paint Brush Plushies
Pet Sitting
Reporting scammed accounts new
Scam Sites
Site Offering NP & Items
Trading Post #1
Trading Post #2
TP - False Inflation
TP - Low Bids
TP - Double lot bids
TP - Misleading lot discription
Quitting" Scam 1 & 2

Shops

Bulk Restocking
Donation

False Inflation
Random Acts of Kindness
Paying for ads in shops
Fake Random Events
Restocking while suspended

Side Accounts

Activities
Avatars 1 & 2
Bank Interest
Beauty Contest
Create a Pet
Dailies while suspended
DON
Earning nps #1
Earning nps #2
Fishing
Free Training
Freebies
Galleries
Gallery Spotlight
Games #1
Games #2
Games #3
Guilds #1
Guilds #2
Guilds #3
Healing Springs
Hidden Tower Purchases
Kad Feeding
Lab Ray #1
Lab Ray #2
Mall Shops
Monthly Freebies
Neolodge
Newbie Packs
Plots #1
Plots #2
Plots #3
Random Events
Restocking - Not allowed
Sending Items to Side Accts
Sharing Lab Ray
Shops
Snowager
Stock Market
Soup Kitchen
Tombola
Toolbar Prizes
Too Many
Voting in contests new
What they mean
Zapping For Others

Super Shop Wizard

Asking for Searches #1
Asking for Searches #2

Trades

False Inflation
Over Paying

Lab Map Scam
Trading Post #1
Trading Post #2
Trading Post False Inflation
Trading Post - Low Bids
Trading Post - Double lot bids
Pitting users against each other

Site Related/Misc

Acronyms
Blocked Image Hosts
Email Scams
Daily NP Limit?
Deleted Neomails
Discarded Items
Free' Speech
Get rich quick guides
Inappropiate Ads
Inappropiate Words
Item Name Changes
FFQ vs Newer Accounts
Misleading Link
Monitoring & Freezings new
Neopet Domains #1
Neopet Domains #2
Neopets Toolbar
Off-site Links - Not allowed
Off-site Links - Still not allowed
One-Click Guides
Overstuffing Inventory
Past Editorials
Paying Real $ For Items
Pooling neopoints
Pictures - Yourself or others
Random Events
Random Events-Items Stolen
Random Event Links - Don't use them
Report Happies
Rubbish Dump
Rules *grandfathered*
Staff Hours
Staff Accounts 1 & 2
TNT's Asplode Avatar
TNT Sees Everything
TNT Explains new Rules IMPORTANT
Voluteer Mods

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