Guides \ MyPS3.com.au - Rules and Regulations

Welcome to Myps3.com.au, a part of the MyMedia Games Network. Becoming a member of this website and the MyMedia network means you agree and will abide by the rules and regulations. If you don't follow the rules, you will be punished and possibly banned. These rules are in place to stop negligent and abusive people from ruining the good people’s enjoyment. The following are rules, guidelines and conditions of use for Myps3.com.au Website. You must accept these before joining and contributing to this Website and adhere to any changes made to the Rules and Guidelines.

General Posting
Making threads
Piracy / Illegal
Video Section
Review Section
Gallery
News Section
Kudos / Mates
Miscelanious Information
Warning / Banning
Myps3 Admins
MyMedia Games Network

General Posting

Everyone may post but please remember there are only two reasons for posting:

  1. To reply to the previous post.
  2. To have your own input to the topic (thread) at hand.

Anything that is relevant to the topic. Use your best judgment and if by doing so you breach the rules, our Admins will happily clean it up and inform you without inflicting punishment.

What is Spam?

The quick definition for Spam is anything that is not useful in any way to the topic. This includes posts that have no relation to the topic, such as posting 'I like Zelda' in a thread where someone is trying to sell Mario Strikers.

This also includes posting very short posts, consisting of single words/phrases, ie "lol", "haha", "I agree", or "wtf?"

What is Flaming?

For those unfamiliar with the term flaming, it means 'abuse'. Any form of abuse that can be administered over MyMedia.

Myps3 does not tolerate its members attacking one another, whether it be Public or Private. There is NO EXCEPTION. These include such things as Swearing, Harassment, Racism, Sexism, Religious Bashings. In Short, Discrimination or being Prejudice. If you are being attacked or mistreated by any member, do not retaliate. Simply PM an Admin.

If another user is attacking you please forward your complaints directly to an Admin for them to sort out. If you feel you are being miss-treated by an Administrator, then forward your complaint to Mrps3.

Double Posting

Double posting is when you post directly after another post made by yourself. Rather than doing this please use the edit button located in the bottom right hand corner of your post. Double posts will be merged or one removed completely if deemed as spam post incurring a loss of 10 kudos. The only time it is acceptable to double post is when the character limit has been reached.

Punishment

The list is endless and depending on what you do, you may receive anything from a light Warning or an Indefinite Ban. If it is no major hassle, your post will be removed and an Admin will send you a Private Message explaining your breach of the rules. When your posts are deleted, you will have a small fine on your Kudos

Making threads

Before venturing into making a Thread (discussion) on Myps3, you should first do one simple thing; go to the search bar in the Top Right hand corner of the page and Search in case your topic has already been posted. This helps in case your question was already answered, and if there is already a discussion running on that topic you can just continue on from it. This helps stop our Forums being cluttered with Double Posts. (Remember to keep search phrases simple)

Please don't make threads that are created to house spam, useless information, racist comments, member flaming comments or anything that clashes with the Posting Rules

Naming threads

A thread title is very important because it allows the public to see what’s inside without having to click on it. So please do not include the whole question in the title, just a quick summary of it. The best way to do this is to have 2 parts separated by a dash. Your main topic, and the Sub Topic.

EG: If you wanted to make a thread asking people how to help them beat the boss in the last level of Super Mario Galaxy, instead of writing; How do i beat the last boss in the last level of super Mario galaxy?, write something like Super Mario Galaxy - Last Boss Help.

Also, Please do not:

  • Have every letter of the thread in capital letters, or the start of every word in capitals (unless proper nouns)
  • Include The Thread Question in the Title, the title is a quick overview of the topic
  • Include offensive words in the title
  • Use Smiley’s in the title, e.g. =] or :D
  • Use Excessive ? or !, just use 1 of each

What is considered 'illegal'

Piracy has become an issue on MyMedia, and with growing people owning modchips or other items that generally result in illegal activity it tenps3 to leak onto our forums. This is one of the most, if not the most serious act breaching our code of conduct on this site. The following Rules are to be noted and followed.

Topics Allowed

  • Modchips and their capabilities
  • Places to buy or install Modchips
  • Places to download Homebrew applications

Linking/Asking places to download the following is not allowed:

  • ISO's (even if homebrew)
  • ROMS (playable / Downloadable)
  • Where to download Movies, illegally
  • Limewire,Morpheus,bearshare etc.
  • Torrents
  • Keygens, Cracks
  • Virus's, Trojans, Backdoors, Keyloggers, Bots, Macros, Script Bot
  • Account Hacking
  • Password Finders

These rules apply to any copyrighted work, be it a game or an application or a movie. Penalties include instant Ban

In addition, any thread that can be answered by a Google search will be locked or deleted, depending on the replies it has received beforehand. We will PM you to direct you to the search result that answers your question. We will be lenient regarding these questions.

Myps3 will never be a pirate's resource.


Video Section / Gallery

These sections are fairly similar in the fact that they both require users to add their own content to share with the rest of Myps3, so they have been grouped. Please do not abuse the privilege of sharing your content with fellow members on MyMedia.

When Posting your items, make sure:

  • It is related to Sony (or rival/close companies) or the users relation to gaming, or electronics closely related. post must be Somewhat Sony related or related to gaming in some way.
  • It is too include no discrimination or features that are aimed to inflict damage to others. Make sure it follows the rough outline of our interpretation of Flaming

PM the URL to Admins when:

  • You find an Item that you believe breaches our rules, and our general stance on offensive material.
  • You find a duplicate item that has already been posted and has been re-posted. Also if it's a video and has been removed from YouTube and is no longer available

Please note:

  • Off topic videos will be allowed as long as it has at least a minor relation to videogames, electronics, technology in general or the user itself and/or a part of MyMedia.
  • Make sure it has a summary/description as well (YouTube auto-generate the default one from the video page).
  • (Images Only) Please keep the images above a decent pixel size (min 50x50px) otherwise it will be deleted.

Review Section Rules

Reviews are where users give their own written input on games/accessories for the Sony ps3. This is not a section to post a few lines on an opinion, this is a lengthy written review going in-depth on a game/accessory.

Review Requirements (anything short will be deleted):

  • Does not include any of Myps3's Interpretation of Abusive Content
  • Make Sure it is at least 250 words long or anywhere near that.
  • Make sure the Review has something to do with the game.
  • Do NOT Plagerise your Reviews. This results in an instant Ban for a minimum of 24 hours. Myps3 does not tolerate this behaviour.
  • You are REVIEWING the game, you are not DESCRIBING it. Listing Characters and Tracks of Mario Kart ps3 is not a review.

News Section Rules

News can be a lot of different things, Release Dates, a new game, prices, developments etc. It could also be other things like Trailers, New Images released, or even behind the scenes info from a credible source. Don't be afraid, News can be Direct info or Indirect info.

Quick News FAQ

What isn't news?

  • Unsubstantiated rumours
  • Personal opinions on development.

When is it okay to post a rumour?

  • When you've heard it somewhere that ISN'T a forum.
  • When several major news sites have posted the news as well (ie IGN, PALGN, Joystiq and so on)
  • When several of these major news sites all agree on the same thing.
  • When you go to make your post, mention at least two sources that can agree on the story.
  • When it isn't based on box arts, forum info and insider leaks

Sources? and why do I need to mention them?

Sources are where you originally heard the news, and it's there for a few different reasons. First and foremost, to give credit to the people who broke the story. Secondly, if people want to find out more information, it's really easy to get to the original news article. Thirdly, if on the off chance there is a problem with the news article, be it incorrect, out of date or just plain rubbish, it helps editors track down the origin of the news in case a correction or update is required.

When looking at sources, the site you have read the story on may have sourced it from somewhere else in turn. If possible try and track it back to the original source, this way you can verify that the story has remained true and correct until you read it, and will also alert you to any updates to the story since its original posting that other sites may have missed.

News - Tips for a good Article

  • Always re-read what you have written before posting.
  • Stay on track in your story. Finish dealing with one topic before moving onto the next.
  • Don't use smiley faces in your news for ANY reason. That's what comments are for.
  • Don't credit yourself in the actual news text, ie "Brought to you by...". This is written underneath the news post.
  • Don't use slang, (e.g. 1337, pwn, MGS4, MP3, SSBB), this includes abbreviations
  • You can re-write a 3rd party article, but you must still mention your source. Note: When you do a re-write, you cannot change quotes from original article.
  • Do not write in First Person
  • Do not share your personal opinion in the news, that's what comments are for.

A bad example of a news article is:
"Super Awesome Robots, Cookie Party and Mega-zoid have all been delayed till 2007 and 2008"

A Better way to write that is:
"Super Awesome Robots, the game where you fight as a Robot has been delayed till 2007. This news also comes along side Cookie Party, the virtual bake off game where you bake cookies for girl scout fund raisers, which has been delayed till early 2008. Last off all we have Mega-Zoid, Konamitendo's brand new anime based game, which was due out next month, but has been also delayed till 2008 due to production problems."

Myps3 Kudos System

Here is the vision, wouldn't it be great to know that you are a valued member across all of the site you visit regularly? Yep, that is MyKudos, your Kudos will be recognized across all the MyMedia sites. Quoted from Mrps3

Kudos are how we manage how much you contribute to this site. But some people want to get kudos to look like they are cool, when really, they haven't done anything but make a whole lot of useless posts to gain kudos. Kudos is like a post count, and this does not work because Admins will delete your 'spam' and you will lose more kudos then. "One step forward and two steps back".

Kudos is a post count, it's not worth money, and cannot be traded for games

Kudos is currently handed out like this:

Action made to earn / lose kudos

Kudos Earned

Each Vote for a game/accessory 1 Kudos
Each Post/Comment 2 Kudos
Each Video Added 5 Kudos
Each Picture Added to Gallery 5 Kudos
Each Review Written 20 Kudos
Each Piece of News Added 25 Kudos
Each Review Recommended by an Admin 50 Kudos
Each post Deleted by an Admin -10 Kudos
Each Review Deleted by an Admin -35 Kudos
Each Piece of News Deleted by an Admin -40 Kudos

Miscellanous

This is where the small minority of things we need to mention are placed. We suggest you check back here so you know what is going on.

Games / Accessories / Articles

These are the parts of the site that no user has access to adding content. Only Administrators can add content to stop clutter and useless information. If you would like to see something you like added there, be it a game, maybe a walkthrough, then please PM an Admin. And remember posting in these sections via the comments you still agree to our stance on general Posting.

External URL's & Advertising

You are not allowed to link people in our forums asking them to sign up to another website, especially a rival site. On a lot of our rival sites you will find that the words 'Myps3' themselves have been blocked. We are more lenient and will allow you more freedom, but do not abuse that.

Remember that linking to illegal sites will result in a 24 hour ban.

Coming onto Myps3 purely to advertise a product of yours, which may include asking members to buy it off you, giving them an email etc, your discussion will be instantly deleted, and you will receive a permanent ban from Myps3. You will be emailed and if you break the rules again you will be IP banned.

Banning and Warning

Every user that breaks our code of conduct at any point will be informed one way or another, be it a sentence or banning your network from accessing the site.

Warnings

A warning is an Admin notifying a member of their breach of the rules. If you break the Rules we have set here at Myps3 you will be messaged by an inbox and it will either be sent to your Inbox or your email account you provided when signing upto Myps3. If you get warned take it as an early sign that you could be on your way to being banned from Myps3 or possibly MyMedia

Banning

Banning a member is when they have breached the Rules of this website too much. You would normally have been warned beforehand, unless what you have done was considerably wrong. After you have been banned, an Admin will e-mail you on the e-mail you provided when signing up to the site. This will tell you how long you are banned for whether it be 24 hours or a week or forever.

Please Note: Making multiple accounts will result in a 24hr ban, if you are already banned and make a duplicate account you will be IP banned (see below).

IP Banning

If you are banned, and make another account before your ban time is up, Admins can track it. And when this happens, will organise you to be IP Banned, meaning that you cannot make another account from that modems IP again. This is as far as banning someone on Myps3.com.au goes.

For more detailed information on this please check out the Myps3 Terms and Conditions

MyPS3 Admins

If you ever come into contact with people, or places that breach the Rules of MyPS3, then the smartest thing to do is not to take it into your own hanps3, but to simply go and send a PM (Private Message) to an Admin of the site. Below are links to the active Admins Profiles, and links to send them a PM:

Admins

These are the head's of the site, in charge of the general things of the site, contact these people for most things you need done or any questions you have.

Site Workers

These people are employed and are in charge of adding things like News and Articles. Also helping run the site as 2nd in charge.

Site Creator/Owner

Please limit messaging the site Creator as he is very busy.

MyMedia Games Network

The MyMedia Games Network is a network of gaming websites, and a growing Network. Your MyMedia Account can give you access to each and everyone of these sites with the same username and password. If you would like to venture into the network check out what great sites MyMedia has to offer:

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"I believe in freedom of speech, that's why i made these sites, so people can talk and enjoy themselves amongst each other.

but by no way I am preventing people to talk about anything they are interested in, as long as they are not causing anyone else pain."

Quoted from Creator of Website



For any further assistance with the Rules, Myps3's Regulations, our stance on certain items, glitches, and problems you occur during your activity on the site, or encounter indirectly off the site, our Admins are open to discussion, and always there to help.

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Comments

Luke4123
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Hey there. Instead of asking in here, make a new Thread by clicking on this link.

www.myps3.com.au/
11/07/2008
Midnight Club: Los Angeles
Iη ƒ®ønt õf mÿ PS3 [ßrisbane]
cmurray
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Mates: 2
hi im new i was looking for someone to help me with a hdd problem on the ps3.
When i put in the new hdd after backing up the old one the ps3 will not recognise it and jut searches for ps3 firmware.

is it as simple as putting a firmware update on the new hard drive an installing it or do i have to format and partition the hdd

thanks in advance for any replies
11/07/2008
perth
borokini
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hi there..im new here..what going on?
29/06/2008
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WC_Loc
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...why are we allowed to post pics of Nintendo Characters??? :
10/01/2008
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chambalam
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i can't wait for the update, then it can look as sleak as the mywii one.

www.mywii.com.au/
12/12/2007
Ballina
Cherrona
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longarms said:

chambalam said: The Video section is for members to post videos off youtube and share it with members on the site, but that has been abused, follow these rules and you will not be punished:

Your video you post must be Somewhat Nintendo related or related to gaming in some way.



see if you can find what is wrong with that point .

other wise great work there cham



ROFLMAO! XD

Great job, Chambalam. It looks a lot better than the previous rules and regulations.
09/12/2007
Silent Hill: Homecoming
Silent Hill -The fear of blood tends to create fear for the flesh
Lil_Fil06
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Lulz

Great work Cham,
Lovin tha HTML!
It's always good to lay down the law, and refresh everyones memories, even after the other days incident which caused laughter to no one!

Spot on Cham!
09/12/2007
Sydney, Australia
chambalam
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Lol, sorry, what i did was got a MyMedia 'general' rules going. This is going to be the same as every site, so it's similar to MyWii, except you know, the discussion groups have been changed.

The Word Wii has been replaced by PS3, etc.

Sorry, i was bound to miss a few
08/12/2007
Ballina
K-Man
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Great job Cham, but why is desi an admin? He never goes here
07/12/2007
Resistance 2
California, U.S | MyPS3, MyWii, MyDS
longarms
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chambalam said: The Video section is for members to post videos off youtube and share it with members on the site, but that has been abused, follow these rules and you will not be punished:

Your video you post must be Somewhat Nintendo related or related to gaming in some way.



see if you can find what is wrong with that point .

other wise great work there cham
07/12/2007
Fallout 3
Central Coast (NSW)
chambalam
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Now i'd like to see you say you didn't know
07/12/2007
Ballina
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