Girlology.com is a great online community for help and conversations that matter, so you made the right choice in coming to us.

As a Grilology member you should read the rules and guidelines below to get yourself better acquainted with how things work around here. The rules listed in this FAQ apply to all of Girlology.com’s forums in addition to those that you will find posted in various individual forums.

THESE RULES MAY BE MODIFIED OR UPDATED AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION SO IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL MEMBERS TO CHECK THIS THREAD PERIODICALLY FOR CHANGES.

Forum Conduct

Do not flame other members. Flaming is behaving in an abusive and/or hateful manner. You are not to harass, threaten, nor attack anyone. We like to keep it friendly here!
Girlology.com defines harassment as follows:

1. 1. To irritate or torment persistently.
2. 2. To verbally provoke another member for the purpose of eliciting an emotional response.

Members who violate this policy will be warned. Further offenses will result in a permanent ban.

Do not use profanity and do not post indecent or offensive images. You will neither post with language or content that is obscene, sexually-oriented, or sexually suggestive, nor link to sites that contain such content. Girlology is a PG-rated forum - this means don't post anything you wouldn't want your granny or little brother/sister seeing! Words that have been placed on the automatic censure list are there because this is a PG-rated site. As such, members will not make an effort to circumvent this system by replacing select characters or by any other means.

Do not post multiple threads on the same topic. This is known as ‘flooding’. Please post only once in the most appropriate forum for your question. A full list of all forums can be found here or by clicking on the Board link in the blue Girlology.com menu. Multiple threads on the same topic will be merged, closed or deleted.

Do not spam the forums. Spam is promoting your product or service where its not wanted, a bit like junk mail. Spamming may result in being banned from the site. See below for the kinds of content that Girlology.com considers to be spam.

Do not post requests for free work.

Do not post full-time job offers. Girlology.com cannot allow the posting of full-time job.

You will respect other people's right to personal privacy and will not post any other person's identifying information (including their names, contact information, and any other relevant information) within the forums.

You will not post any material that is knowingly false, misleading, or inaccurate.

Do not post about Warez, Serials, Hacking, Virus Creation, P2P, file sharing, drugs, underage drinking or anything else illegal. This includes referral games such as Clan/warfare games as well as free mac/ipod schemes! Members who engage in these types of activities will be banned instantly, forever.

If posting news or something about a "funny email/joke" you just got, please run a quick  search as another member may have already posted it before you.

Spam Ingredients:

Although spam is a term that originally referred to unwanted bulk solicitations in email, Girlology.com has expanded this term so as to also include various other types of undesirable content. Simply put, if the purpose of your post is to promote your product or service, or to raise revenue through reference linking on links you provide…that is considered spam and it will be removed, the member will be warned and a second offense will result in the member being banned from Girlology.com.

You will not post advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or solicitations, all of which are inappropriate and prohibited in the Forums. Furthermore, you will not collect personal information about forum members with the intent of sending them any such advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, solicitations through other means (email, messaging programs, etc.), or for any other purpose.

Footers and Avatars

Footer Rules

Footers are a digital signature attached to the bottom of every post you make. To make changes, simply go to your  then click 'Edit Profile' and adjust your footer text and image there in the signature box. You can also chose to not have a signature if you like.

Footers have a fixed dimension, file size and text rules that are outlined below. Do not break these or your footer will be removed.

Footer Specs:

• Maximum File Size: 15kb
• Maximum dimensions: 300x40 pixels
• Image type: .JPG, .GIF or .PNG ONLY!
• Number of images: ONE image is prefered, but if you must have multiple images they must all total no more than 300x40 pixels!
• In addition to an image you may also have 3 lines of text. If you don't want to use an image, then you are allowed up to 5 lines of text in your footer.
• No fonts larger than 12pt.
• Do not use quote, code, php or list tags in your footer.

Footer/Signature Rules and limitations

• Do not link to any illegal, adult related or otherwise inappropriate content. Girlology.com is a "PG" Rated Forum. All ages are admitted.
• No SPAM. Do not use your footer/signature to advertise that which you wish to sell, donate or otherwise relinquish. 
• If you are unsure about what content can be placed in your footer then contact the webmaster for clarification before you post your footer.
• All footers/signatures will be allowed at the discretion of the Girlology.com Team and may be removed or modified at any time and without notice.
• You can be banned from Girlology.com for any inappropriate content in your footer/signature.
• Do not start a new thread for the sole purpose of testing your new footer! There is a preview button directly below the box that allows you to edit your signature in the User CP (Control Panel).

Avatars and Titles

An avatar is the little image under your name. Just like footers, they have size and weight rules. You can only have a custom title and avatar once you have posted 100 helpful posts. Once you have satisfied this requirement you can change your title by entering the User CP and hitting the ‘Edit Profile’ link.

• Maximum File Size: 14.6kb
• Maximum dimensions: 100 pixels wide

General Questions

Can I change my user name?

Yes, you can. Once you log in with your current profile, you can click the Edit Profile Button at the bottom left corner of the site. This will allow you to update your profile.

I want to be a Moderator, how do I become one?

There is only one way to become a Girlology.com Moderator. If a position becomes available then the most suitable person to fill that specific need will be asked if they would like to become a Mod. In short, you don't request to be a Mod, you're chosen based on personality and posting history. If we notice that you have a tendency to be harsh or demeaning towards other members then this will immediately eliminate you from consideration. The ability to interact effectively and with restraint when dealing with other members is a key factor in the selection process.

Sock puppets/Multiple accounts

You are allowed one account and one account only at Girlology.com. Users with more than one account will have all of their accounts banned. (we can easily trace multiple accounts)

 How Each Forum Works

Each forum has its own characters and way of doing things. It is best to take a little time and have a look round before posting. Get acquainted with how things work in that forum and you'll find your stay here an enjoyable experience.

Medical Disclaimer

The contents of the Girlology Site, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the Girlology Site ("Content") are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Girlology Site!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. Girlology does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Site. Reliance on any information provided by Girlology, Girlology employees, others appearing on the Site at the invitation of Girlology, or other visitors to the Site is solely at your own risk.

The Site may contain health- or medical-related materials that are sexually explicit. If you find these materials offensive, you may not want to use our Site. The Site and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis.

THESE RULES MAY BE MODIFIED OR UPDATED AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION SO IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL MEMBERS TO CHECK THIS THREAD PERIODICALLY FOR CHANGES.