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Author Topic: Classic Trilogy Forum Rules, Thread Index, and Reference Guide [Version 4.0]
DarthButt 
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• Classic Trilogy
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Date Posted: 8/2/06 1:39pm Subject: Classic Trilogy Forum Rules, Thread Index, and Reference Guide [Version 4.0] - Date Edited: 6/18 8:37pm (32 edits total) Edited By: General Kenobi
CLASSIC TRILOGY FORUM RULES, THREAD INDEX, AND REFERENCE GUIDE [Version 4.0]

Welcome to the latest edition of the Classic Trilogy Forum Rules, Index and Reference Guide! This thread will be broken down into three parts:
  1. Rules: The general rules and regulations.

  2. Thread Index: Links to great discussions.

  3. Reference Guide: Answers to questions that are asked on a regular basis (FAQ), and more.


---------------1. CLASSIC TRILOGY FORUM RULES---------------

While posting in the CT forum, there are some general guidelines and rules that you must understand and follow.
  • Redundancy Policy: Please check the thread index before creating a new thread. The moderating staff would appreciate it if all members make sure there is not an existing thread on the same subject before posting a new topic. It is a small effort that will benefit the forum as a whole. If a thread listed in the Index is locked due to the auto-locking feature, please feel free to PM one of the moderators to have it unlocked for discussion.


  • Canon Policy: Since many questions asked in this forum have both film and EU answers, it is easy for threads to degrade into a Canon War between fans of only the films and fans of both the films and the EU. Any thread in which this happens will be closed. Please do not state that the EU is 100% canon or the ONLY correct answer to a question; please do not state that any answer or theory must be rejected because it originates in the EU. Users are expected to respect the fact that the point of view of the other is one of many possibilities.


  • Version Policy: Since this is the Classic Trilogy forum, it is a given that there will be disagreements over the quality and preferences of the Original Trilogy, Special Editions, and the Prequel Trilogy, and their relationship to each other. In the same vein as the Canon Wars, we ask that both sets of fans respect one another’s opinions. Keep discussions civil, and do not let them degenerate into an endless, circular argument. Treat your fellow fans with respect, even if you disagree vehemently with them. Try to focus on the films and avoid labeling the fans.

    Also, if you start a thread, O-OT, SE, and PT discussion can be excluded if you simply clarify it in the opening post (even though it might need some reminders along the way), e.g. "What did Vader's revelation/The duel(s) on the Death Star(s)/Obi-Wan's speech on Dagobah/Boba Fett's death/The Emperor's death/Leia's Hippie Dress mean before the SE/PT/EU/Ewok movies?". Discussion of Padmé, the rule of two, Dark Empire, Cindel, etc. would be off-topic. Most threads can accomodate discussion of all versions, though we don't want to have "Version Wars" break out (i.e. into trolling/baiting/flaming). Yes, there are some topics that warrant discussion from a single version POV, and those threads will be allowed on a case-by-case basis. Though not required, an advance PM to bounce an idea off a moderator wouldn't be a bad idea.


  • Literature and TV Spoilers: The Classic Trilogy forum has a "blacked-out spoilers allowed" policy for literature and the upcoming TV series. This means that the only time spoilers are allowed is if you use the following the format tags around the part of your post containing spoilers:
    [color=black][hl=black]Spoiler-text[/hl][/color]
    Literature spoilers are any piece of information found in a book, comic, or video game that was not previously known. This information will be considered a spoiler for one month after the release of said material. TV spoilers are anything from the TV show that is not known prior to it being aired. Since the shows are a one-time thing, the spoiler policy for them will be lifted once the show has aired board-time (PST).


  • Forum-wide rules:

    No flaming: Do not insult another user.
    No baiting: Do not post things with the intention of angering another user.
    No trolling: Do not attempt to incite a negative response by flaming, fishing for flames or posting negative/offensive messages.
    No spamming: Do not post many times consecutively, post simply to up your post count, post identical threads/posts across several forums, or otherwise worthless messages. Soliciting (trading, selling or buying) and advertising also fall under spamming. This also includes "in before the lock" or "lock this thread" type of posts.
    No posting inappropriate material: Swearing, porn, etc - stuff you wouldn’t show your grandparents, not-safe-for-work, or anything that violates the TOS/ROC or any other forum-wide rule is inappropriate. Please see the Official Profanity and Disallowed Words List for further clarification of what words aren't allowed.
    Moderation: While it is helpful for users to redirect (link to) appropriate threads and generally keep focus on topics, please do not attempt to moderate the behavior of other users. If you see something that upsets you or violates the rules, the best course of action is to contact a moderator.

    For a more complete list of rules, please read the Rules of the Jedi Council Forums.
    The administration holds the right to edit or remove posts at their own discretion as per the Terms of Service/Rules of Conduct.

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---------------2. CLASSIC TRILOGY THREAD INDEX---------------

(Last updated 6th April 2007)

Official Threads & Polls



In Universe

Characters


The Movies


Behind The Scenes

Actors/Crew and Lucas



Storyline and Production