CODES OF CONDUCT

By using our servers, taking part in a BSB event or joining BSB as a member you are automatically agreeing to abide by the following regulations. Anyone showing disregard for these codes of conduct will be subject to relevant disciplinary action. Ignorance of these terms cannot and will not be accepted as an excuse for breach of these rules.

General Online Conduct

These particular rules are applicable to all our members while online and also are expected by all users of our servers, websites and forums.
  • Use of appropriate language at all times (deemed to be appropriate to the users around them and to the level of access where comments are made).
  • No condoning or promoting of illegal activities or services.
  • A respectful attitude towards all users and gamers must be shown at all times (even if it's not reciprocated).
  • Do not start, provoke or contribute to any form of argument in public forums, bulletin boards, servers or website (under ANY circumstances).
  • Aggressive attitudes will not be tolerated.
Team Speak Server Conduct

All users
of our Team Speak server are expected to abide by these rules.
  • Our Team Speak server is reserved for membership events. All users should be participating in BSB related activities or be prepared to be removed (at our admin's discretion).
  • Use the correct channel relevant to the activities/games you are participating.
  • Do not disturb other gamers when in 'serious' gaming channels with unnecessary and irrelevant chatter.
  • Do not hog the microphone, give other users a chance to speak.
  • Do not have your microphone set too sensitive, ensure you are using an appropriate level of sensitivity and isn't picking up any speaker or background noise.
  • Ideally, gamers should use the "push to talk" settings to reduces feedback and background noise.
  • Abuse of other users/gamers will not be tolerated.
  • Do not hijack channels for personal use.
  • Do not sing  or play music/sounds into the microphone.
  • Obey each channel's specific rules (if any).
Game Specific Conduct

Be aware that we reserve the right to kick players who are not members of BSB from our gaming servers in order to make space for members. These rules apply to all users of our game servers and all members at all times.

  • No use of hacks, cheat or third party applications in order to gain an unfair advantage.
  • Our servers are for new and experienced players alike, do not single out players and insult them because of their game experience or skill level.
  • Keep teams fair and balanced, even if this means switching sides yourself.
  • No switching teams to be on the winning team or to boost stats.
  • No exploitation of map/game bugs such a glitching inside of objects , under map bugs etc.
  • No stat padding, stat manipulation or artificial inflation of scores.
  • No intentional team killing or injuring.
  • Spawn rape is unavoidable but members should take every opportunity to avoid it and not to exploit this.
  • Do not focus your gaming efforts on in-game scores/ranks/ Kill to Death ratios.
  • Demonstrate a fair and sporting attitude when in game at all times (even if it's not reciprocated).
Forum Conduct

This is relevant to all users of our forum

  • Do not use "leet", asccii or text speak on the forum.
  • Do not promote any illegal activities or website of an inappropriate nature.
  • Post your thread in the relevant board and keep threads relevant to the original topic.
  • Do not start or participate in any public arguments or "flame" threads.
  • Do not spam boards or threads.
  • Do not artificially inflate your forum ranking.
  • Do not use multiple user accounts or aliases simultaneously, whether to cause problems or not.
  • Show patience and a helpful attitude towards all forum users.
  • Adhere to our general Online codes of conduct (shown above).
  • Do not abuse the forum Karma system. It is only to be used in relation to a good/bad post made.
  • Do not ask for karma points.
  • Administrators/Moderators reserve the right to change, move, edit, or delete any content at any time if they feel it is inappropriate.