Here's the thing, folks:
Several members of staff would prefer to keep HQ closed permanently due to its misuse before and after it was recently closed. Let's give the guidelines another look...
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Originally posted by Guidelines
Here you can:
Discuss and ask questions about ATRL's rules
Discuss changes to ATRL or suggest new changes
Request threads to be closed, merged or opened
Request other minor things that only the moderators can do for you (This does not include warning point reversals)
Ask questions about ATRL in general
Discuss other things that are happening on ATRL
While there are usually moderators around to answer, other members are also free to help you out.
You're not guaranteed an official answer by posting in ATRL HQ. If you need one, send a help request. However, it may take several days for help requests to be answered.
Always be respectful to staff and to other members. A hostile or disruptive attitude will result in a thread ban.
The following can only be done by help request:
Complain about warning points that you've received
Bring up rule-breaking posts that were left unwarned
Bring up avatars/signatures that you find vulgar or offensive
Request dupe checks
Request thread bans
Complain about harassment
Do not:
Use the thread to report threads or posts
Talk negatively about other members or fan bases
Celebrate or protest when a member gets banned
Start or encourage fights or arguments
Argue with moderators after being given an answer
Post or discuss PMs you have received from other members
Post a query or complaint more than once (send a help request if you need an answer)
While this is a fairly casual thread, its not meant for excessive general banter that you may find in Random Thoughts.
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If HQ can't be used appropriately, it will cease to exist. Much like NHB before it, it will never return and you would have given up our biggest public outlet for ATRL-related discussion.
HQ will reopen next week for one last trial period before the staff makes a decision on its future.
Thanks
