Official Forum Rules
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Official Forum Rules
Actions that will result in a warning / infraction
Double posting/thread bumping
Intentionally double posting for the purpose to "bump" a thread, whether your own thread that hasn't received enough attention, or an extremely old thread, may result in disciplinary action
Misleading help to users
Intentionally misleading other members is not a good way to contribute to the community.
Off-topic posting
We allow off-topic chat in the appropriate sections, although certain discussions are prohibited everywhere:
Discussions or other-expression surrounding politics and/or religion
Soliciting, asking for donations and/or begging for money
Steering a thread significantly away from its original topic
Adding no substantial content to the thread by posting, "This," or "That," without further expansion.
Discussing post count (it is irrelevant and should not concern you)
Advertisements or unapproved off-site links
In general, off-site links are not allowed to be posted without prior approval. Many popular sites, such as Youtube, Digg, Twitter, TUAW, DeviantArt etc. are already approved. What we are trying to avoid here is shameless promotion and spamming of other sites. Specifically, particular types of links will never be approved and may result in a ban:
Referral links (for example, Free iPod offers, etc.)
Sniping related forums
Sniping related blogs
Other Sniping related websites
Irrelevant personal blogs, forums, etc.
We also do NOT allow reviews that do not disclose that a product was received for free or at a greatly reduced price. We consider this astroturfing. As a rule of thumb, if you are reviewing a product and the general public cannot get it for the same price you got it for, you should mention that to avoid misleading our users.
Another note: DO NOT publicly post your Facebook, MySpace, or Bebo accounts. If you wish to share one of the aforementioned accounts with another user, use the Private Message system. Twitter accounts are permitted to be shared on the forums.
The posting of obscene/pornographic material
This includes extremely obscene language. We trust our users to be tasteful, so we do not filter swearing, but we may warn/infract at our discretion.
The posting or discussion of illegal or pirated material
Just to be clear, even discussing piracy may result in disciplinary action.
In addition, the usage of the graphic design elements of others without permission is the theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated. Like all other violations, this will result in an infraction.
Furthermore, anything that is illegal by United States and/or California law may not be discussed. This includes:
Illegal drugs
Fraud (for example, how to break your iPod so that you can return it for an exchange)
Inciting unrest on the forums
Encouraging users to break the rules, registering multiple accounts to circumvent bans, and other such activities will be swiftly stopped. Please note that registering multiple accounts for any other reason will also not be tolerated.
Just to be clear, creating another account to avoid a ban will result in permanent bans of all accounts. If you are sharing a computer or internet connection with another user of this site, please be especially mindful of the rules, as any ban on your account may also affect the other user unfairly.
Flaming, trolling, insulting other members, excessive immaturity, etc.
At the full discretion of the moderator, anti-social behaviors will be disciplined. We want a pleasant environment for the majority of members that are here for help and enjoyment.
Double posting/thread bumping
Intentionally double posting for the purpose to "bump" a thread, whether your own thread that hasn't received enough attention, or an extremely old thread, may result in disciplinary action
Misleading help to users
Intentionally misleading other members is not a good way to contribute to the community.
Off-topic posting
We allow off-topic chat in the appropriate sections, although certain discussions are prohibited everywhere:
Discussions or other-expression surrounding politics and/or religion
Soliciting, asking for donations and/or begging for money
Steering a thread significantly away from its original topic
Adding no substantial content to the thread by posting, "This," or "That," without further expansion.
Discussing post count (it is irrelevant and should not concern you)
Advertisements or unapproved off-site links
In general, off-site links are not allowed to be posted without prior approval. Many popular sites, such as Youtube, Digg, Twitter, TUAW, DeviantArt etc. are already approved. What we are trying to avoid here is shameless promotion and spamming of other sites. Specifically, particular types of links will never be approved and may result in a ban:
Referral links (for example, Free iPod offers, etc.)
Sniping related forums
Sniping related blogs
Other Sniping related websites
Irrelevant personal blogs, forums, etc.
We also do NOT allow reviews that do not disclose that a product was received for free or at a greatly reduced price. We consider this astroturfing. As a rule of thumb, if you are reviewing a product and the general public cannot get it for the same price you got it for, you should mention that to avoid misleading our users.
Another note: DO NOT publicly post your Facebook, MySpace, or Bebo accounts. If you wish to share one of the aforementioned accounts with another user, use the Private Message system. Twitter accounts are permitted to be shared on the forums.
The posting of obscene/pornographic material
This includes extremely obscene language. We trust our users to be tasteful, so we do not filter swearing, but we may warn/infract at our discretion.
The posting or discussion of illegal or pirated material
Just to be clear, even discussing piracy may result in disciplinary action.
In addition, the usage of the graphic design elements of others without permission is the theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated. Like all other violations, this will result in an infraction.
Furthermore, anything that is illegal by United States and/or California law may not be discussed. This includes:
Illegal drugs
Fraud (for example, how to break your iPod so that you can return it for an exchange)
Inciting unrest on the forums
Encouraging users to break the rules, registering multiple accounts to circumvent bans, and other such activities will be swiftly stopped. Please note that registering multiple accounts for any other reason will also not be tolerated.
Just to be clear, creating another account to avoid a ban will result in permanent bans of all accounts. If you are sharing a computer or internet connection with another user of this site, please be especially mindful of the rules, as any ban on your account may also affect the other user unfairly.
Flaming, trolling, insulting other members, excessive immaturity, etc.
At the full discretion of the moderator, anti-social behaviors will be disciplined. We want a pleasant environment for the majority of members that are here for help and enjoyment.
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