General PlotStorming.com Questions

What is PlotStorming.com?
What is Storming?
What's a Stormer?
Is this site for writers or gamers?
What are the benefits of being a member of PlotStorming.com?
How do I become a member of PlotStorming.com?
What is PlotStorming.com user agreement?
Do I have to pay to be a member?
Where does the money from the advertising go?

What is PlotStorming.com?

PlotStorming.com is a website for writers, gamers, and fans of fantasy and sci-fi can exercise their creative muscle and hopefully create something that is greater than the sum of its parts. The site features forums, link directory, and private messages. Even if you are not a writer and like to discuss the fantasy genre this is a good site for you.

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What is Storming?

Storming is a shortened version of brainstorming. Within the context of this site, it is the community's combined advice for idea posted on the forum.

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What's a Stormer?

A stormer is a member of the Plot Storming community, and they really enjoy the creative process. Some enjoy creation more than finishing the work.

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Is this site for writers or gamers?

It's for both! The creative process is common to both hobbies/professions. And the creative process is what this community enjoys most.

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What are the benefits of being a member of PlotStorming.com?

Members of PlotStorming.com are able to post in the forums where visitors can only lurk. Members are integral the creation of worlds and ideas while visitors are only bystanders. Members can also Private Message other members through the website and visitors cannot.

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How do I become a member of PlotStorming.com?

Signing up to be a member of PlotStorming.com is simple, quick, and free. Locate the “Register” option on the menu bar on the left hand side and click it. On the next page, fill in your information and hit the “Send Registration” button located just below the entry blanks. An e-mail will be sent to the address you provided. Once you confirm your registration, you can log in with the user name and password you created and feed your creativity.

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What is PlotStorming.com user agreement?

By using PlotStorming.com, members agree to abide by following code of conduct:

You agree, through your use of this forum, that you will not post any material which is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, adult material, or otherwise in violation of any International or United States Federal law.

You agree not to place personal links or advertisements within my forum posts or story posts or in private messages to members unless asked for by the administrators or other members. You understand that you can place links to websites in the directory and that you can place links in my signature for forum posts.

You remain solely responsible for the content of your posted messages. You understand that everything you post to www.PlotStorming.com must be original works of your own devising. You will not post any material that you do not personally own copyrights to. You understand that if your work is copied with out your consent, it is at your discretion and expense to persecute. Furthermore, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless PlotStorming.com, its staff, and its subsidiaries. PlotStorming.com also reserves the right to reveal your identity (or any other related information collected on this service) in the event of a formal complaint or legal action arising from any situation caused by your use of this forum.

Note that it is impossible for the staff or the owners of this forum to confirm the validity of posts. Please remember that we do not actively monitor the posted messages, and as such, are not responsible for the content contained within.

The staff and the owner of this forum reserve the right to remove objectionable content, within a reasonable time frame, if they determine that removal is necessary. This is a manual process, however, please realize that they may not be able to remove or edit particular messages immediately. This policy applies to member profile information as well.

Please note that with each post, your IP address is recorded, in the event that you need to be banned from this forum or your ISP contacted. This will only happen in the event of a major violation of this agreement.

Also note that the software places a cookie, a text file containing bits of information (such as your username and password), in your browser's cache. This is ONLY used to keep you logged in/out. The software does not collect or send any other form of information to your computer.

I understand that www.PlotStorming.com will amend the user agreement at any time.

By using www.PlotStorming.com I agree to these terms.

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Do I have to pay to be a member?

Membership for PlotStorming.com is completely free and only requires a sliver of your soul.

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Where does the money from the advertising go?

Money goes to improving and maintaining PlotStorming.com -- site hosting, site modifications and updates, administrations, promotions, and staffing.

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