Forum Policy and Function

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Some boards on SFW have restricted access, or can only be accessed in certain ways. This topic is to clear up any possible confusion in that area.




Announcements:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- Only Administrators and Super Moderators can post new topics.
- All Members are able to reply to posted topics.
Rules and Guidelines:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- Only Administrators and Super Moderators can post.
Feedback and Suggestions:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.

General Sonic Discussion:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.
Fangame Discussion:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.
Hacking Discussion:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.

Fangame Showcase:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.
Hack Showcase:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.
Music Showcase:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.
Artwork Showcase:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.

Off Topic:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.
Introductions:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- All Members are able to post.
Developer Lounge:
- Can only be accessed and viewed by people who have earned a Developer or Artistic title.
- Only Developers and Artistic Members can post.

Archive:
- Can be accessed and viewed by any person.
- Nobody is able to post.

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SFW has various ranks that can be achieved in some way or another. Read this post to learn more about ranks and what they represent.




Administrators:
- People who take care of SFW and keep everything in shape. It is impossible for someone to earn this position currently. It is only given to a select few individuals.
Super Moderators: 
- Moderators who have proven themselves to be exceptional at what they do.
Moderators:
- Individuals who keep the forums clean and help users out. It is currently possible to apply for Moderator in the Feedback forum. Post your application in the topic titled "Staff Applications."
Developers:
- Programmers. Game builders. People who in general create games and program hacks. This rank is awarded to those on the technical side of things. To earn this rank, you'll need to post an application in the topic titled "Rank Applications." This topic can be found in the Feedback forum.
Musicians:
- These people are those that compose music, or sound effects for fangames and hacks. To earn this rank, you'll need to post an application in the topic titled "Rank Applications." This topic can be found in the Feedback forum.
Artists:
- Artists are people who create art for fangames and hacks in some way or another. This includes hand drawn art, digital art, pixel art, ETC. To earn this rank, you'll need to post an application in the topic titled "Rank Applications." This topic can be found in the Feedback forum.
Members:
- People who were kind enough to sign up on the forum. To earn this rank, you'll need to sign up an account. Obviously.