Forum Rules

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Forum Rules & Guidelines

Please read and follow these rules to ensure a positive experience for everyone.

1. Respect All Members
Treat all forum members with courtesy and respect. Personal attacks, harassment, bullying, or discriminatory language based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other characteristic will not be tolerated.

2. No Spam or Self-Promotion
Do not post repetitive content, advertisements, or excessive self-promotion. This includes posting the same message multiple times, bumping old threads unnecessarily, or using the forum solely to promote your products or services.

3. Stay On Topic
Keep discussions relevant to the forum section you're posting in. Off-topic posts may be moved or removed. Use the search function before creating new topics to avoid duplicates.

4. Use Appropriate Language
Keep language clean and professional. Excessive profanity, vulgar content, or inappropriate material is not allowed. Remember that users of all ages may be reading your posts.

5. No Illegal Content or Activities
Do not post, link to, or discuss illegal activities, pirated software, copyrighted material, or anything that violates local or international laws. This includes sharing methods for illegal downloads or hacking.

6. Protect Privacy and Personal Information
Do not share personal information (addresses, phone numbers, etc.) of yourself or others. Be cautious about sharing sensitive details and respect others' privacy at all times.

7. Use Descriptive Titles and Proper Formatting
Create clear, descriptive thread titles that accurately reflect your topic. Use proper grammar and formatting to make your posts readable. Avoid ALL CAPS except for emphasis.

8. No Multiple Accounts or Impersonation
Each user is allowed only one account. Do not create alternate accounts or impersonate other members, staff, or public figures. If you forget your password, use the password recovery feature.

9. Follow Staff Instructions
Respect moderators and administrators. If a staff member asks you to modify your behavior or explains a rule, please comply. If you disagree with a moderation decision, contact staff privately rather than arguing publicly.

10. Report Issues Appropriately
Use the report button to notify staff of rule violations or problematic content. Do not engage in "mini-modding" by telling other users they're breaking rules - let the staff handle enforcement.

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Violations of these rules may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans depending on the severity and frequency of the offense. Staff decisions are final, but you may appeal through private message if you believe an error was made.

Thank you for helping us maintain a welcoming and productive community!