All rules under “§1 General” are applicable.
§3.1 Forum Profiles§3.1.1 Signatures: Signature images should not exceed a height of 100px and must contain a maximum of 55 characters.
§3.1.2 Profile Pictures: Ensure that profile pictures are respectful, appropriate for all audiences, and in line with the forum’s community standards.
§3.1.3 Enforcement: Violations of these rules may lead to the removal or adjustment of profile content by forum moderators.
§3.1.4 Reporting: Users are encouraged to report any profile content that violates forum rules or guidelines to moderators for review and appropriate action.
§3.2.1 Titles: Use descriptive titles that highlight the topic being discussed.
§3.2.2 Relevance and Language: Replies must be relevant to the topic at hand, and should be posted in the appropriate language.
§3.2.3 Restricted Content:
– Profanity and Abuse
– Criminal activities
– Drug and substance abuse
– Pornographic or sexual content
– Hate speech
– (Extreme) political views Images/GIFs: Flashing and blinking images or GIFs are not allowed on the forum. Unsafe Websites: Linking to or providing access to unsafe websites or content is prohibited. Trading and Selling: Trading or selling of any physical or digital goods is not allowed on the forum. Giveaways: Giveaways and sharing of unused game keys are permitted. Fundraisers: Fundraiser links are prohibited unless explicitly approved by forum management. §3.3 Forum Category and Purpose
Within each category, specific rules are outlined in the category description. Posting invalid content that doesn’t align with the topic of the category/post will be removed/moved and a warning may be issued.
§3.4 Forum Punishments Warning: The first two infractions will result in warnings sent via Private Messages on the Forum, providing users with an opportunity to rectify their behavior without immediate repercussions. Content Restriction: For subsequent offenses, 3rd and 4th violations will lead to posting privileges being temporarily restricted for a specified duration. This restriction may be temporary or permanent, depending on the nature of the offenses. Ban: Repeated offenses beyond the 4th time will result in a temporary ban from the forum. The duration of the ban will vary depending on the severity and frequency of violations. Permanent Ban: In severe instances of repeated or egregious misconduct, users may face a permanent ban from the forum. §3.5 Content Moderation Posts that violate forum rules or guidelines may be subject to deletion by moderators. This includes posts containing inappropriate content, spam, or off-topic discussions. In cases where a post is deemed more suitable for a different forum category, moderators may move the post to the appropriate location. This ensures that discussions remain organized and relevant to the intended audience. In some specific sections, all posts/comments from a user may be subject to review by moderators before being officially published. This ensures that potentially harmful or inappropriate content is identified and addressed proactively. Moderators reserve the right to edit or modify posts that violate forum rules. This may involve removing offensive language, correcting misinformation, or adjusting formatting to comply with forum guidelines. Users who believe they have been unfairly penalized may have the option to appeal their punishment. The appeals process allows users to present their cases to forum moderators or administrators for reconsideration via support tickets.
