Okay guys, its been a year since some of you have played and a lot of changes have been made to how I run this group game, so I thought I should bring you up to speed on all the changes as well as remind you of some of the rules!

1. CHALLENGES:

Now in the first four seasons all competitions were nonlive, but some competitions in season five have started to be played out live. All live challenges will begin any where between 6pm EST - 9pm EST. Sometimes I will gove you all a speed competition and I will call go, and then check back in every 10 minutes or so to see if anyone has won.

Showing up to these challenges is very important. I know it's unreasonable for me to believe that you would show up for everyone however it would be nice that you show up to as many as you can. You won't be penalized for not showing up, it's more of a courtesy then anything. It is expected you partake in non live challenges unless you give me a valid reason.

2. VOTING:

Obviously voting is a very important aspect of any reality TV show so if you don't vote there is no game. If you don't vote you will get a strike. Houseguests votes will be cast by default to the person with the majority of votes should they fail to vote themselves.

3. RESPECT:

As a human being, I make mistakes, but by the same token I do not rig the game. If you accuse me of rigging the game I do get offended and I can take action as I see fit. I may give you a strike or remove you completely. Also if I do make a mistake....just tell me nicely.

While I do hope there is drama, I won't tolerate racial discrimination or anything that shows prejudice. If you do show prejudice I will remove you from the group. On top of that I will also report you to Tengaged_Moderation.

4. CONFESSIONALS:

I love confessionals. I also need to know where the game is at. I expect at least one confessional a week, but again this is a courtesy more then anything and you will not be punished if you don't. But there is a Viewer's Lounge you need to impress.

5. STAY IN THE GROUP:

Please don't be one of those jerks that leaves the group simply because they didn't get their way. When you return to the group you will do so with a strike. If you so not come back you will be blocked from the group.

6. STRIKE SYSTEM:

As you have already read, if you break certain rules you will get a strike. If you get 3 strikes you are expelled. If you get 2 strikes for the same offence you will also be expelled.

7. HOH ROOM:

New to last season was the inclusion of a group specifically for the HOH. You will be admin of this group and will be able to invite whomever you want to join, and kick them out just as quickly.

8. UPCOMING EVENTS

I'm trying something new out this season with the inclusion of an "Upcoming Events" section towards the bottom of the group description. It will provide you with the times of the next competition or important meeting, so if you are ever confused you can take a look.

9. HAVE FUN

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