The rules are simple. Follow them, and we won't have any problems.
Rule One: No illegal stuff. Hacking, child porn and the like is NOT acceptable, and is a violation of the ToS. Anything of the sort will get you permanently banned from the forum, no warnings given. Your I.P. address will be logged, as well, despite severity of the case. If said case is severe, however, you will be reported to the authorities.
Rule Two: Respect your betters. I cannot stress this enough. Respect me, respect the moderators, respect the veterans, and respect better pilots. Shows of disrespect will be let off with three warnings, after that, the Big Five will meet and decide how to deal with you, depending upon severity of the cases.
Rule Three: FLAMING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. I don't CARE if you think the person you are flaming is a complete moron, I will not tolerate it. Take it to MSN or some other instant messaging client and do not clog up my forum with senseless drabble.
Rule Four: NO Metagaming. This I also cannot stress enough. If something happens in another section of the world, you would not know about it. If a trap has been laid for you, you would not know about it. If someone is going to betray you, you would not know about it. SO DON'T.
Rule Five: Corporations can only be destroyed if it coincides with the plot. Lesser role plays, not so much. The same thing goes with signature Arms Forts.
Rule Six: THE BIG FIVE ARE THE BEST FOR A REASON. No creating characters that can annihilate all five of them at once. In the real world, you have to work for skill, so it applies here as well.
Rule Seven: A Lynx can be killed in battle whether he wants it or not, but instant-killing another player is not acceptable. A Super-Elite Lynx will mdoerate any battles and judge which Lynx dies depending upon how the battle is faring.
Keep in mind that these rules aren't set in stone, and can be changed to fit the growth of the forum. Any suggestions for new rules or changes should be PMed directly to me.