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We read every message before it is published. Break these house rules and your message will fall into the cyber-bin. Don't forget:
15 HOUSE RULES
1. Keep personal details private
Surnames, school names, sports club names, addresses, telephone numbers and details of specific places where you hang out are NOT allowed on the boards. Any information that could identify you will be rejected for your own safety. However you CAN tell people your first name, age, height and the name of a big town or county. For example "Alex/M/Birmingham" is cool but "Jo Smith/F/villagename" is not.
2. Never give out email addresses, Instant Messenger ID’s and personal websites
As in Rule 1, this is for your own safety.
3. Screen name must be suitable
No flirty names like Hotbabe, singlenlookin, lushbod, sexy, foxygirl, or fit_lad! No rude or offensive names. No FULL NAMES! Please never give your surname out online. Also we don't allow just copying stars names: NO "Dani Harmer" but you can have "Dani Harmer Fan".
No names longer than 25 letters as it will stretch the boards!
4. No dating or flirting
CBBC is for chatting to your online mates. This means no looking for girlfriends and boyfriends online.
5. No nasty, rude, offensive or argumentative messages
A good discussion is always cool but nasty or mean messages that wind others up will not be accepted.
6. No websites outside of CBBC and Newsround
CBBC and Newsround are especially created for children. We can’t allow outside websites to be mentioned as we cannot guarantee their suitability or safety.
7. No board stretching
Thissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss stretches the boards. It is also quite annoying! So please don’t stretch the text. Keep words and kisses short or put regular spacing in like this - xxx xxx xxx xxx
8. No Spam!
Repetitive, pointless, advertising messages are not allowed here.
9. Stick to the topic
There are so many boards in CBBC that it is important to stick to the subject when you’re writing a new message.
10. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not
Ok, so we’ve had some Eminem’s and some Beyonce’s on our boards. They’re fans of the stars and it’s cool to be a fan and call yourself that name. However, don’t try to pretend you’re someone else – famous or not
11. Films / TV Programs / Games / Creative Writing must be suitable for children
Children as young as 7-8 come on the message boards. This means that every message needs to be suitable for younger kids. Please bear this in mind when you’re posting creative writing or mentioning films, games and TV programs. This means no talking about 15 films and games or TV programs shown after 9pm.
12. No coded or foreign languages
Everyone must be able to easily understand your message. This means other boarders as well as the hosts and moderators. We can't allow messages which are written in code or a language which isn’t English.
13. You must be 15 years old and under
Anyone up to the age of 15 is welcome. The message boards are not for those aged 16 or over.
14. No talking about stars' private lives
We know it's interesting finding out about your favourite stars, but please don't discuss famous people's private lives on these boards. If a presenter or celebrity announces something in public, then it's OK to talk about - but if it's just rumour or gossip then please don't discuss it here.
15. No multiple accounts
Please do not use more than one account, it is confusing for other members. Please do not pretend to be another person or you could risk your accounts being closed.
You must promise to stick to the 15 house rules.
Every message is read and checked by moderators to make sure it is suitable. If you break any of the rules or try to sneak things through, then your message will be sent to the cyber-bin!
If you haven't seen your message after 24 hours and you don't think you have broken these rules, please contact us.
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