1. If a moderator asks you to change your username or to stop doing something, do as they request. If you feel that a moderator is asking you to do something that you should be able to do, re-read the rules.
2. Any form of rudeness is not allowed. For example, if someone thinks differently than you about ships or what's going to happen in the sixth book, be kind. J.K. Rowling is the only person who knows how everything will unfold; we are merely eager fans. This also applies to politics, celebrities, and lifestyles.
3. No cursing (any word that is offensive to someone of any age is considered against the rules)
4. No advertising (do not advertise other websites in the main chat or through Private Messages)
5. Do not use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS (this is perceived as screaming on the Internet)
6. Do not spam the chatroom (spamming is sending many messages within a short timespan)
7. Do not use an offensive username (offensive usernames include those with bad language in them, those that are degrading to others, and those that are all in capital letters)
8. Do not argue with the moderators. The moderators are in the chatroom to enforce the rules. If you think that you are being reprimanded for something that is not included in the rules, read over the list once more and you're bound to find it. (Then again, if you're doing something against the rules, you probably haven't read the rules yet.)
9. Do not use excessive characters. One exclamation mark is sufficient - there's no need to type "I'm happy!!!!" when you can type "I'm happy!" This rule applies to all characters (letters, question marks, periods, etc.). The number of excessive characters that constitues a kick is four.
10. Do not use excessive smileys. Smileys are great fun, but when overused, they slow down other's computers and make the chat more difficult to read. You may only use two smileys per message. If you're teaching another chatter how to use certain smileys, show them in a private message so that it doesn't distract other chatters.
11. English only. Although we recognize that many visitors reside in non-English speaking areas, we ask that you only use English in the chatroom.
12. This is not a dating service.

Whether a user is kicked or banned for breaking any of the above rules is completely up to the moderators present. Their verdict is NOT up for debate.

CONSEQUENCES

Failure to comply to the rules will either result in a kick from the chatroom or a ban, depending on the severity of the broken rule. Most bans last for three days, but they can be extended if a moderator so chooses.

If you have not read the rules, do NOT use the chatroom.