We've decided to streamline the Info threads, as to incorporate the changes regarding fan videos and recent upgrades. That, and I like to make lists. 
Please check out the Board Rules if you haven't done so already.
Banners and Sigs:
• According to the rules regarding banners and signature, a banner can be no bigger than 220x75. For example, this banner is 220x75:
• Of course, your banner can certainly be smaller. Also, posters can have either a banner or a text signature, but not both. In other words, if you have a banner like the one pictured above, you cannot also have a favorite quote from the show, song lyrics, or the link to your website. You have to choose. If you want to credit someone for making your banner (which you should), do so on your profile page.
Mutual Respect
• Let’s say you don’t ship Character X and Character Y. Maybe this ship really bugs you. The best policy is to stay out of the Character X/Character Y thread. Let them celebrate their ship in peace.
• There are a lot of posters who ship more than one pairing. Please respect the right of your fellow posters to do this.
• Slash Threads: If you are offended by slash, it is best to avoid those threads. Do not go into a slash thread and state that a character is NOT gay, or that slash is “sick” or “wrong.”
• If you feel as though you have been flamed or otherwise attacked, do not respond in kind. Walk away and notify a moderator.
• Please don’t bring grievances about something that occurred outside of Talk CSI (on another board, for example), onto this board.
• In short, treat your fellow posters the way you want to be treated. Everyone here loves CSI. Let’s keep it fun and friendly.
Posting Images
• According to the board rules, you should not post any more than 50-60kb worth of photos per post.
• As a courtesy to other users, please try to keep your images 400x400 pixels or smaller, so that they do not stretch the screen and are easier on dial-up users. If the image you want share is larger, please post a link to it instead.
• Also, please do not hotlink, as it uses up valuable bandwidth of other users.
Adult Content
• As per the Board Rules, linking to adult content is not permitted. In other words, you can’t link to fan fiction or images rated R or above.
• Similarly, please keep on-board discussion rated PG-13 or below. In other words, don’t embellish posts with graphic sexual or violent content.
• Recently, several new ratings systems have cropped up. See post below for an explanation of those.
Spoilers
• If you wish to post a spoiler or discuss a spoiler for an upcoming episode or season, please use the nifty neato spoiler function. This is located at the bottom of the menu marked “Instant UBB Code.”
Starting New Threads
• We've been getting a lot of duplicate threads. Before you start a thread, please use the Search function to see if a thread on your ship already exists. Set the Date Range to search for threads newer than 2 months, and you should be able to find most threads.
Fan Vids and Downloads
• First of all, due to concerns surrounding potential copyright infringement, we regret to inform you that you may no longer post links to any fan videos you make.
• Also, until further notice, you may not link to any other downloadable copyrighted material, such as video clips of the episodes or interviews.
• And as usual, no discussion of downloading episodes or tape trading will be permitted on the board.
Recent Upgrades
• It is no longer necessary to have 100 posts in order to use the Private Message function. All users can now send and receive PMs.
• You still need 100 posts to have an avatar or post an image.
If you have any questions, please post them in the handy dandy Shipper Central Questions Thread or PM either forensicsgirl or me.
*blows kisses*
Please check out the Board Rules if you haven't done so already.
Banners and Sigs:
• According to the rules regarding banners and signature, a banner can be no bigger than 220x75. For example, this banner is 220x75:
• Of course, your banner can certainly be smaller. Also, posters can have either a banner or a text signature, but not both. In other words, if you have a banner like the one pictured above, you cannot also have a favorite quote from the show, song lyrics, or the link to your website. You have to choose.
If you want to credit someone for making your banner (which you should), do so on your profile page.Mutual Respect
• Let’s say you don’t ship Character X and Character Y. Maybe this ship really bugs you. The best policy is to stay out of the Character X/Character Y thread. Let them celebrate their ship in peace.
• There are a lot of posters who ship more than one pairing. Please respect the right of your fellow posters to do this.
• Slash Threads: If you are offended by slash, it is best to avoid those threads. Do not go into a slash thread and state that a character is NOT gay, or that slash is “sick” or “wrong.”
• If you feel as though you have been flamed or otherwise attacked, do not respond in kind. Walk away and notify a moderator.
• Please don’t bring grievances about something that occurred outside of Talk CSI (on another board, for example), onto this board.
• In short, treat your fellow posters the way you want to be treated. Everyone here loves CSI. Let’s keep it fun and friendly.
Posting Images
• According to the board rules, you should not post any more than 50-60kb worth of photos per post.
• As a courtesy to other users, please try to keep your images 400x400 pixels or smaller, so that they do not stretch the screen and are easier on dial-up users. If the image you want share is larger, please post a link to it instead.
• Also, please do not hotlink, as it uses up valuable bandwidth of other users.
Adult Content
• As per the Board Rules, linking to adult content is not permitted. In other words, you can’t link to fan fiction or images rated R or above.
• Similarly, please keep on-board discussion rated PG-13 or below. In other words, don’t embellish posts with graphic sexual or violent content.
• Recently, several new ratings systems have cropped up. See post below for an explanation of those.
Spoilers
• If you wish to post a spoiler or discuss a spoiler for an upcoming episode or season, please use the nifty neato spoiler function. This is located at the bottom of the menu marked “Instant UBB Code.”
Starting New Threads
• We've been getting a lot of duplicate threads. Before you start a thread, please use the Search function to see if a thread on your ship already exists. Set the Date Range to search for threads newer than 2 months, and you should be able to find most threads.
Fan Vids and Downloads
• First of all, due to concerns surrounding potential copyright infringement, we regret to inform you that you may no longer post links to any fan videos you make.
• Also, until further notice, you may not link to any other downloadable copyrighted material, such as video clips of the episodes or interviews.
• And as usual, no discussion of downloading episodes or tape trading will be permitted on the board.
Recent Upgrades
• It is no longer necessary to have 100 posts in order to use the Private Message function. All users can now send and receive PMs.
• You still need 100 posts to have an avatar or post an image.
If you have any questions, please post them in the handy dandy Shipper Central Questions Thread or PM either forensicsgirl or me.
*blows kisses*