Don't have time to run a forum anymore, and I find it ironic to be a teenage guy hosting a PG-rated forum. It just seems limited, and uncomfortable, and pretty sad. And this forum is not popular at all, so it's just a waste of time. So closing at end of May.

In the past few weeks, moderators have had a debate on whether we should change the site's rating to PG or not. We went with the idea, so now SMBF is PG!

The rules are still pretty strict, but they're much looser than before. You can now say crap and sucks (if you don't use them inappropriately), and you can talk about mild personal relationship content. Please read the rules again, as we've updated them a LOT.

Thanks,
SMBF Staff

Unfortunately, to encourage people not to post JUST to get points, I had to remove points gained from posts and threads posted. Sorry for any inconvienience, but keep in mind that even though the forum is over two years old, it's still being developed.

We have also renamed 'Points' to 'Coins', to fit with the Mario theme

Anyway, 'Coins' are now the forum's official currency. With coins, you can use them to buy stuff like official personalized forum art, userpages, and much more, located around the forum! you gain Coins by the following ways:

- Days since registration - 1 coin
- Report a rule-breaking post* - 5 coins
- Donate 1 US Cent** - 10 coins
- Recruit a member - 50 coins
- Get a job for the Super Mario Spotlight - 100 coins
- Get a stickied thread - 200 coins
- Become the top poster*** - 500 coins
- Become a mini-mod/moderator**** - 1337 coins
- Become an administrator**** - 9001 coins

We hope you enjoy this new feature!

* = This only applies if the post actually breaks a rule. If a mod looks over the reported message that breaks no rules, the user who reported it will NOT recieve any points.
** = This means that just US$1 could get you 1000 more points!
*** = Spamming and unwanted posts will just be deleted, and if you're the top poster and your posts are not needed, posted just to increase your post count, posted merely to get to the Top Posters/Recent Posts, or posted just to litter the forums, you will NOT recieve the points.
**** = Keep in mind that mini-mods, moderators, and administrators are chosen by the admins, who, when a job position is open, look over the members and see who would be good as a mod. Asking lowers your chances.

Thanks,
The Monkey Man
Head SMBF Administrator

Hey guys,

I just wanted to remind you all to try to stay as active as possible, and to try and post and participate in threads frequently. The last few weeks have been the quietest in the history of the forum, and I would like to remind you that more posts = more members = a bigger community!

And please be aware that just because we asked you to post more, you still have to follow the rules. This means no posting if the post isn't needed (or to say 'that's cool', 'okay', etc.), no Spamming (Stupid Pointless Annoying Messages), or any other way of posting that break the rules.

Thanks,
SMBF Staff

Some members, especially new members, have been breaking rules frequently. May I remind you that rules must be followed, NO exception.

These are the most commonly broken rules:

- We do not like 'grave digging'. Do not post on threads that haven't been replied to for 60 days or more unless you are going to post something constructive.
- Don't advertise your websites in your posts, signatures or avatars: if you wish to do so, please put it in the website section in your profile. If you joined only to advertise your site, then this also will be treated as a severe rule.
- Do not link to any website that contains or encourages use of weapons, gore, and/or dr*gs. If you have a suspicion about a website you want to post, be sure to ask a moderator if it is okay to post.
- Don't join the forums unless you're going to post at least ONE post. If you join and don't post at all, you will get deleted without warning after 30 days.
- Don't post if the post is not needed, post just to increase your post count, post merely to get to the Top Posters/Recent Posts or litter the forums.

Every single rule applies to all forums, threads, posts, private messages, profiles, avatars and signatures.

Please read the rules carefully as there is no valid reason for violating ANY policy, especially with the excuse "I didn't know it was a policy." "I haven't read the rules yet." or "I didn't think that was the meaning of that rule." Ignorance of any of the rules is never acceptable, no matter how strict the rule is.

If you don't know whether or not your actions violate the site rules, or do not understand the rule and/or why it's there, you should refrain from doing that action and ask an Administrator or Moderator before proceeding. Please respect the SMBF staff, as they are the authority of this forum. Speaking to them with intentional spite will not be tolerated and may result in the loss of your forum privileges, and keep in mind that Moderators and Administrators have final say about what happens on this site and their decisions are are final, and not subject to discussion. Anyone who argues or disrespects a moderator or administrator will recieve a permanent ban.

Thanks,
The Monkey Man
SMBF Head Administrator