Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the new forum rules. We've had to introduce these as a few members are not clear about what's allowed etc.
New Status update rules,
Strictly no selling or wanted adverts to be placed in the status updates.
This includes enquiring about web shops / store info. If you want to ask, please start a thread in the Misc Classified & Store info forum and wait for it to be approved.
Item numbers or links for eBay, Kijiji or Craigslist etc (whether they are yours or not) are not permitted. Period! If you do intend to trade on DX, please post in the classified forums.
If you do not qualify for the classified forums, don't fret! Your time will come once you meet the classified requirements. They are in place to protect the members of DX and you.
No 'empty' status updates, for example updates like 'guess what I've just bought' or 'my model arrived damaged' will be removed. If you want to get members involved, please make a thread in the appropriate forum.
http://www.diecastxc...-mystery-games/
Or use the appropriate Diecast Disasters forum if there was a problem with your new add.
http://www.diecastxc...cast-disasters/
Strictly no sports related announcements or scores to be posted - this one may seem obvious, but the last thing any of want to do is see it emblazoned on the front page of the forum!
If you'd like to discuss sports, please do so in the Sports Room.
http://www.diecastxc...dx-sports-room/
One important thing to remember, status updates get 'bogged down' once something is off of the front page, people are less likely to see it / comment on it. In this case we advise you to make a thread on your chosen subject instead; this will be beneficial for all involved as it won't become lost.
If you do require any help please ask in the help center,
http://www.diecastxc...dx-help-center/
You might notice that the question you're asking comes up regularly and has already been covered.
Entries may be deleted at the staff's discretion without need for explanation.
Reoccurring misuse of the status updates may result in the users suspension of the status update function.
The guideline are subject to change without notice, so if your entry disappears, please check before messaging Admin.
We'd also like to mention a few changes to the forum rules.
Please do not re quote pictures directly after them. If you want to comment on a particular picture that's fine, but please don't quote the whole lot. This rule applies throughout the forum.
'post bombing' is not allowed, if you've just come along to say 'nice model' to every thread you see, we prefer you put your time to better use elsewhere.
We have noticed that a lot of members tend to do this in order to gain access to the classified forum, please see the classified rules as It's very unlikely you will be given access.
Please use your common sense when posting, if a thread has not been touched in several years, please do not resurrect it unless it's worth doing so.
We have no problem with members starting threads, but the chances are if the thread is several years old & you're asking the thread starter something, they are unlike to respond to you as they probably haven't been active for a while.
In addition to the new forum rules, we would like to draw your attention to image specifications allowed.
http://www.diecastxc...400#entry738400
jpeg Signatures
Maximum size should be 610x150 & 55KB Limit.
Animated Signatures (gif & png)
Maximum size should be 350x150 & 55KB Limit.
If you use more than one image, the total must fit within these guidelines.
Written signatures
We know that you might want to mention some of your new adds etc, and that's fine - however some members seem to list every item in their collection, this is not permitted.
You are more than welcome to start a collection thread to show them though.
Selling or linking to sales threads is not permitted and will be removed without notice.
Hosting of Signature
Please do not host/upload your signatures on DX's Servers, please use your own server or an alternative host for this.
Any banner found to be hosted on DX Servers will be deleted without notice to the member.
Avatars
Your avatar must be no bigger than 170 pixels high by 210 pixels wide in size. (210 x 170)
Uploaded avatars from your computer must be no larger than 180 KB.
The following file types are allowed: gif,jpeg,jpg,swf,png
If you need help re sizing your avatar (profile picture) or signature picture, please message Alex SZ1996 and he will help you.
Picture Size
Uploaded cannot exceed 1024 x 768.
File size cannot be more than 250KB.
(No restriction on size of linked thumbnail images.)
We are now limiting the number of pictures in the 'what did you buy today?' thread to one picture per addition - multiple pictures, reviews & biographies of the item are not permitted and will be removed.
The reason for this is because we would like to encourage members to post in depth pictures / reviews into the main forums & their member showcase threads.
The whole idea of the 'what did you buy today?' Thread is simply for everyone to quickly show off their new adds.
Also, excessive quoting is not permitted. THIS APPLIES FORUM WIDE.
By this we mean quotes that start to run five / six deep. Please do not do it unless absolutely necessary (most of the time it isn't)
If you want to reply to someone, just reply. You don't have to quote them directly underneath their comment unless you absolutely need to.
Aside from this, we've noticed a few people's interests & favourite model brands seem to read like school essays. In light of this we are capping these at six a piece. If yours exceed this, please shorten them down.
Anything exceeding this will be removed by us without notice to the member.
Running dual accounts is strictly prohibited, if you have lost your user ID please get in contact with an Administrator & we will help you.
Lastly, we'd like you all to enjoy your time on DX and hope that you find the new rules easy to follow.
New Status update rules,
Strictly no selling or wanted adverts to be placed in the status updates.
This includes enquiring about web shops / store info. If you want to ask, please start a thread in the Misc Classified & Store info forum and wait for it to be approved.
Item numbers or links for eBay, Kijiji or Craigslist etc (whether they are yours or not) are not permitted. Period! If you do intend to trade on DX, please post in the classified forums.
If you do not qualify for the classified forums, don't fret! Your time will come once you meet the classified requirements. They are in place to protect the members of DX and you.
No 'empty' status updates, for example updates like 'guess what I've just bought' or 'my model arrived damaged' will be removed. If you want to get members involved, please make a thread in the appropriate forum.
http://www.diecastxc...-mystery-games/
Or use the appropriate Diecast Disasters forum if there was a problem with your new add.
http://www.diecastxc...cast-disasters/
Strictly no sports related announcements or scores to be posted - this one may seem obvious, but the last thing any of want to do is see it emblazoned on the front page of the forum!
If you'd like to discuss sports, please do so in the Sports Room.
http://www.diecastxc...dx-sports-room/
One important thing to remember, status updates get 'bogged down' once something is off of the front page, people are less likely to see it / comment on it. In this case we advise you to make a thread on your chosen subject instead; this will be beneficial for all involved as it won't become lost.
If you do require any help please ask in the help center,
http://www.diecastxc...dx-help-center/
You might notice that the question you're asking comes up regularly and has already been covered.
Entries may be deleted at the staff's discretion without need for explanation.
Reoccurring misuse of the status updates may result in the users suspension of the status update function.
The guideline are subject to change without notice, so if your entry disappears, please check before messaging Admin.
We'd also like to mention a few changes to the forum rules.
Please do not re quote pictures directly after them. If you want to comment on a particular picture that's fine, but please don't quote the whole lot. This rule applies throughout the forum.
'post bombing' is not allowed, if you've just come along to say 'nice model' to every thread you see, we prefer you put your time to better use elsewhere.
We have noticed that a lot of members tend to do this in order to gain access to the classified forum, please see the classified rules as It's very unlikely you will be given access.
Please use your common sense when posting, if a thread has not been touched in several years, please do not resurrect it unless it's worth doing so.
We have no problem with members starting threads, but the chances are if the thread is several years old & you're asking the thread starter something, they are unlike to respond to you as they probably haven't been active for a while.
In addition to the new forum rules, we would like to draw your attention to image specifications allowed.
http://www.diecastxc...400#entry738400
jpeg Signatures
Maximum size should be 610x150 & 55KB Limit.
Animated Signatures (gif & png)
Maximum size should be 350x150 & 55KB Limit.
If you use more than one image, the total must fit within these guidelines.
Written signatures
We know that you might want to mention some of your new adds etc, and that's fine - however some members seem to list every item in their collection, this is not permitted.
You are more than welcome to start a collection thread to show them though.
Selling or linking to sales threads is not permitted and will be removed without notice.
Hosting of Signature
Please do not host/upload your signatures on DX's Servers, please use your own server or an alternative host for this.
Any banner found to be hosted on DX Servers will be deleted without notice to the member.
Avatars
Your avatar must be no bigger than 170 pixels high by 210 pixels wide in size. (210 x 170)
Uploaded avatars from your computer must be no larger than 180 KB.
The following file types are allowed: gif,jpeg,jpg,swf,png
If you need help re sizing your avatar (profile picture) or signature picture, please message Alex SZ1996 and he will help you.
Picture Size
Uploaded cannot exceed 1024 x 768.
File size cannot be more than 250KB.
(No restriction on size of linked thumbnail images.)
We are now limiting the number of pictures in the 'what did you buy today?' thread to one picture per addition - multiple pictures, reviews & biographies of the item are not permitted and will be removed.
The reason for this is because we would like to encourage members to post in depth pictures / reviews into the main forums & their member showcase threads.
The whole idea of the 'what did you buy today?' Thread is simply for everyone to quickly show off their new adds.
Also, excessive quoting is not permitted. THIS APPLIES FORUM WIDE.
By this we mean quotes that start to run five / six deep. Please do not do it unless absolutely necessary (most of the time it isn't)
If you want to reply to someone, just reply. You don't have to quote them directly underneath their comment unless you absolutely need to.
Aside from this, we've noticed a few people's interests & favourite model brands seem to read like school essays. In light of this we are capping these at six a piece. If yours exceed this, please shorten them down.
Anything exceeding this will be removed by us without notice to the member.
Running dual accounts is strictly prohibited, if you have lost your user ID please get in contact with an Administrator & we will help you.
Lastly, we'd like you all to enjoy your time on DX and hope that you find the new rules easy to follow.