Forums is OOC.
Whoever told you it was IC was wrong and was probably unknowingly defying the rules.
Here is the link to the forum rules:
http://forum.battlemaster.org/index.php/topic,5167.0.htmlThe forum is for discussing things about the game. In-game matters should only be discussed in the game.
Do not post in-game messages on the forum, other than posting your own Roleplays on the Roleplay board, or when appropriate as part of a Magistrate case. Players may post the roleplayed death of their character on the Roleplay boards without sending it in-game, since they cannot post it in-game.
All Forum discussion is Out of Character.