Of course, every forum does or should have rules and here are the rules for empblmmmsd.com:

1: INSULTING

This is the number one rule. NO INSULTING. If I catch you insulting others, you'll be warned. Next offense will result in a suspension or ban. This also includes insulting someone's signature, avatar, username and profile. It also includes someone's work, opinions, questions and ideas. And if someone is easily offended by what you call them, even if it's not an insult, I have every right to remove that post. This also includes saying "I hate you" no matter what the reason is. This also includes criticism. This also includes insults toward someone's friends or family. And PLEASE don't insult yourself either. This also includes saying "Shut up!" And DO NOT think that insulting in reverse is allowed such as "You're not smart" or "You're not normal," because it isn't. This also includes saying something such as, "Get out of this forum," or "You're not welcome on this forum." And in any circumstances, never call someone a liar, even if they are. I hate when people call me this and that's why it's against the rules.

2: Off-Topic

Try to stay on topic please. If you post thread in the wrong forum, I will move it to the right forum. If you're unsure where a thread should be, please ask through PM and I will give you the answer.

3: Spoilers Without Warning

Some people don't like to be spoiled with surprises in video games or anything entertainment. Mark them as spoilers in the thread title (or post if necessary).

If you want to mark a post as spoilers, use a text similar to this: *spoilers*, then press the enter key multiple times until you can no longer see that text. This only applies to full reply. It does NOT apply to quick reply.

4: Bashing

Posting anything such as this game stinks or EMPBLMMMSD stinks is bashing and only will get moderated. No discussions about critic reviews no matter what the score is. And no least favorite threads. Only favorite threads are allowed.

5: Profanity

I have no foul language in any of my videos. Even though I use foul language personally, I don't want anyone using it. That includes mild language as well. I have censored the naughty words.

6: Accounts

You may have ONLY one account per person. If I found out if anyone that has been banned with a new account, I will ban them as well. Do not create a new account even if you're not banned. However, if you share the same internet with someone in your house, please let me know. And also, only one person per account. No sharing an account with another person. And no giving an account to another user.

However, my wife shares this account with me. This IS AN exception since we are the executives of this pretend company.

7: External Links, Images & Videos.

Absolutely no external links, images or videos allowed. I had a spammer on my old forums that posted several advertisement links in one thread and one that posted porn pictures. Ever since, this is unallowed. This is NOT even allowed in signatures or profiles unlike GameFAQs for example. The only time you may post an external link is in the website field. But you may NOT advertise an item to make money on the website field. But NO videos or images no matter what. However, images and videos in the link on the website field are allowed, as long as they're appropriate.

8: Duplicate Threads

If there's already a thread with the same topic or similar topic on the forum, DO NOT create a new thread about it. Instead, use the search feature to make sure that there is no thread about it. This is NOT even allowed if the original thread is locked.

9: Private Information and Ban Comments

Everyone has the right to show how old they are and what gender. If someone has their age or gender private, DO NOT ask for the answer. And if you think someone's lying about their age, KEEP that comment to yourself. And no saying something as "How old are you, EMPBLMMMSD, 10?" or, "EMPBLMMMSD, are you a boy are a girl?" DO NOT ask someone for their age or gender no matter what. And if someone does ask your age or gender, do NOT give them the answer. This also includes say "It says in EMPBLMMMSD's profile that he's 31, but I doubt that." If someone acts a little childish and is NOT lying about their age, chances are, they have some sort of mental disability. However, if someone refers to you as the wrong pronoun, like for "Ask EMPBLMMMSD. She'll know the answer," then you may announce your gender.

And also, everyone has the right to show what their real name is. If someone has their name private, DO NOT ask for that answer either. However, last names are NOT allowed to be shown.

And everyone has the right to shown where they live or are from. If someone has their location private, DO NOT ask for that either. And state/province is as specific as you can go. NO showing what city you live in, even if it's a big city like LA or New York. However, silly and fictional locations are allowed.

And NEVER asked for someone's phone number, no matter what. If someone asks for your phone number, DO NOT give it to them. Don't even give them a fake 555 number either.

And if someone gets banned, DO NOT blame it on another person. For example, No saying something such as "Oh EMPBLMMMSD, you got Scully banned! It's all your fault!" If someone gets banned, it's their own fault due to a family-friendly forum. Also, never say something such as, "Yay, EMPBLMMMSD got himself banned," or "Oh good, EMPBLMMMSD is banned." This also includes a ban request such as saying," Will someone please ban him for 'insert reason here?'"

10: Return Comments and Name Calling:

If someone you dislike has been gone for a while and has returned, DO NOT say something such as " Oh no, EMPBLMMMSD is back." AND always refer to someone as their username, NOT their real name OR their ID number.

11: Inappropriate content and Illegal Activities

Any kind of adult content such as pornography, potty humor etc. is strictly unallowed. Any links, pictures or videos in these kind of threads will get you banned. This also includes video games and movies that fully depict on pornography or severe violence such as guns, knives and sword fighting. However, discussions about The Legend of Zelda, Metroid and Star Fox franchises are allowed. Same with Shadow the Hedgehog, Conker's Bad Fur Day and Paul (2011 movie). This also includes images, links and videos that contain the middle finger.

And anything that is or should be illegal in the USA such as ROMs and Emulators, street racing, kidnapping, hospital psychiatric programs for autistic people, transplant discrimination, detention, etc. are forbidden. However, discussions about street racing video games, my heart transplant rejection because I'm autistic, DOSBox and Super Mario games ARE allowed. But NO discussions about the Dr. Dolittle movies as they're very upsetting to me due to a hospital psychiatric program scene in the first one. And no discussions about the two Blinx games.

12: Other (Latest Update)

Any other common forum rules you can think of such as quoting a post without leaving your own message, double posting, misleading thread topics, posting in all caps or alternate caps go here. However, double posting and triple posting is allowed in an inactive thread. But NO more than triple posting.  This also applies into forums that have it's own rules such as Blinx and Dr. Dolittle discussions.

And if a thread is inactive but not locked, you can bump it, but only 3 times per thread.

New: Also, only one line break at at time in a post unless you're marking a post as spoilers.

If you have a question about these rules, please DON'T PM me, instead, please post this in the Forum help forum. And if you're being bullied through PM, please let me know through PM (not the help forum), and I will take care of it. And please mention who is bullying you so I can warn that particular person. To prove you're not lying, please copy and paste the exact message that the person has sent to you. 

As always, on every forum, please read the threads titled "Read here before posting." Some forums has certain rules you know. And be sure to check out all of the threads that have been stuck.

Please obey these rules. I don't want to have to moderate someone. And if you have reported a post for moderation, DO NOT mention it. And if I recognize any name of some that has bullied me on IGN, I will ban that person immediately. Whether they're a changed person or not. Also note that breaking the rules on purpose just make me mad will get you banned immediately, no matter which rule you're breaking.

Note that these rules apply for signatures and profiles as well.

Please check these rules often. I will update it with notification with the latest update in the thread title.

Enjoy.