[Closed] Community Board Rules - Read Before Use

I. General Conduct & Community Guidelines:

• Respect and Courtesy: Treat all members with respect, regardless of their opinions or backgrounds. Avoid personal attacks, insults, harassment, discrimination, or hate speech based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.
• Constructive Participation: Contribute positively to discussions. Offer helpful advice, share relevant information, and engage in thoughtful debate. Avoid spamming, trolling, flaming, or disruptive behavior.
• No Personal Information: Do not share personal information about yourself or other members, such as real names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses, without their explicit consent.
• Keep it Civil: Disagreements are natural, but handle them respectfully. Avoid resorting to name-calling, aggressive language, or personal attacks. Focus on the issue at hand, not the person.
• No Illegal Content: Do not post or link to any illegal content, including copyrighted material, pirated software, or anything that violates local, national, or international laws.
• No Spam or Advertising: Do not post unsolicited advertisements, promotional materials, or links to commercial websites unless explicitly permitted in designated areas.
• No Trolling or Flaming: Do not intentionally provoke or antagonize other members. Avoid posting inflammatory messages or engaging in disruptive behavior.
• Stay On Topic: Keep discussions within the designated forum categories. Avoid hijacking threads or posting irrelevant content.
• Use Appropriate Language: Avoid using excessive profanity, vulgarity, or offensive language. Consider the forum's audience and maintain a respectful tone.

II. Posting Guidelines:

• Search Before Posting: Before starting a new thread, use the forum's search function to see if a similar topic has already been discussed. This helps avoid duplicate posts and keeps the forum organized.
• Clear and Concise Titles: Use descriptive and informative titles for your threads. Avoid vague or misleading titles.
• Detailed Posts: Provide sufficient information in your posts to allow other members to understand your question or point of view.
• Proper Formatting: Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Avoid using excessive capitalization or special characters.
• Cite Sources: If you are sharing information from external sources, be sure to cite them properly.
• No Duplicate Posts: Do not create multiple threads on the same topic.
• Respect Copyright: Do not post copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder.

III. Account Management:

• One Account Per Person: Generally, users should only create one account. Creating multiple accounts can lead to confusion and abuse.
• Account Responsibility: You are responsible for the activity that occurs under your account. Keep your password secure and do not share it with others.
• Profile Information: Keep your profile information up-to-date and accurate.

IV. Moderation:

• Moderator Authority: Forum moderators have the authority to enforce these rules and maintain a positive community environment.
• Moderator Discretion: Moderators have discretion in interpreting and applying these rules.
• Reporting Violations: If you see a post or comment that violates these rules, please report it to the moderators.
• Consequences of Violations: Violations of these rules may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans, depending on the severity of the offense.

V. Disclaimer:

• Rules Subject to Change: These rules are subject to change at any time without notice. It is your responsibility to review them periodically.
• Disclaimer of Liability: The forum owners and moderators are not responsible for the content posted by users.

VI. Enforcement:

• Warnings: First-time offenders may receive a warning.
• Temporary Bans: Repeat offenders may be temporarily banned from the forum.
• Permanent Bans: Severe or repeated violations may result in a permanent ban.