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TalkGeek.org Forum Rules
(Last updated as of Saturday, October 27, 2007)
1. Regarding Spam.
Punishment : Warning / Temp Ban.
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You may post a "Thank you", Alongside a comment; but must not post single topics like "lol" etc. If you spam CONTINUOUSLY you will be warned. If a user asks a question and their topic is spammed with flame, the spam will be deleted and those users banned. If a question has been answered and continues to be spammed, the spam will be deleted and the answer to the question will not be. The topic will then be locked. If the topic is something fun and people are joining in for example, "Write your name with your elbow" it is fine. Games bring communities together and you will not be punished if posted in the correct section.
2. Regarding Flame.
Punishments : Warnings.
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All flaming has to be done in the Flame [Wars] section. For exact rules for this section, please visit http://www.talkgeek.org/showthread.php?t=1553. Flaming anywhere else besides this section is considered spamming.
3.
Regarding Scamming
Punishments : Perm Ban NO Second chances.
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If anyone is caught attempting to scam or are scamming they will be banned if they cannot prove otherwise.
Scamming results in a perm ban and no questions asked. We do not want that sort of behavior here.
4. Regarding Posting in the wrong section.
Punishments : Warnings
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Nothing annoys me more than an idiot posting in the wrong section. First offenses; the topic will be moved, second offenses; the topic(s) deleted. RuneScape account sales go to the RuneScape section, any more RuneScape account threads in the Sell Your Stuff section WILL BE DELETED.
5. Regarding Markets.
Punishments : N/A
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If you are selling a RuneScape account, you must post pictures of the stats of it. If you do not, the topic will be deleted. For a guide on how to post pics of the stats please go to http://www.talkgeek.org/showthread.php?t=2063. To sell any item in the Sell Your Stuff section, a picture is also required.
6. Hacking/Exploiting/dDoS
Punishment : Perm Ban
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Any attempts of dDoSing these forums, or "hacking" and deleting archives will lead you to an automatic perm ban.
Exploiting the forum is ok, in small portions, abusing an exploit though will lead you down the yellow brick road to the ban, however if you do manage to find an exploit, please report it to staff immediately, so we can look at it, and decide whether it needs be patched..
7. Multiple Accounts
Punishment: Perm Ban
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Anyone caught to have multiple accounts from a single IP address will have one of them banned. We only allow one account so that in the case of bots (EG ARGA) being released only one auth is given per person. If for some reason there is a need for 2 accounts at one address (EG Multiple people use the site) you need to provide proof and an application to one of the administrators.
8. Sharez Section
Punishment: Temp Ban / Perm Ban
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You should always do a Search before posting a material. Continuing to post materials that are already posted will result in punishment A new post is only allowed where as if the media is in better quality, have an ISO download link, is a Torrent or is a better version of the posted material. No Flaming, Swearing nor Racist Comments allowed. You must provide a description of your Sharez. At least one statement about the material is required. You must post an image of the box of the game/movie/etc or a screenshot of it.
9. Back-Seat Modding
Punishment : Temp Ban / Perm Ban
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Back Seat Modding is a normal person trying to act alike a MOD in forums. This can be any behavior such as a person going to a thread and pointing another person to "Stop making double posts" or saying things like "Don't spam" etc, etc. If you think someone is doing things such as spamming or double posting, the please report it to the MOD by using the report button, PM or MSN. If you try to be the boss/MOD it will result in the punishment stated above as its considered spamming and can result in flame.
10. False Advertising / Advertising
Punishment : Warning / Temp Ban If It Persists / Perm Ban for Spam Robots
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Advertising any forum/site is against the rules. Sites with RuneScape black markets is also against the rules, along with link masking, directing someone from here to a different forum with privileges to buy/sell/trade Rs2 Merchandise will be banned if sufficient proof can be provided. False advertising is when someone posts a link to a website but only shows the website URL, but when you click on it it uses a referrer and the person posting gains something, this is called false advertising because they are posting a false URL that is really another URL, this is against the rules and will be punished. Other users are not allowed to flame/Spam the topic, but are allowed to notify the staff (See Rule 9).
11. Promotions
Punishment: Warning / Infraction
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Asking for a promotion is against the rules. This includes asking for a Mod, VIP, or Admin position. You will gain a promotion when the Admins discuss the matter and feel that you deserve one. Until such a time arises, please do not ask for a promotion.
12. Hide Hack
Punishment: Warning / Infraction
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You are only allowed to use the hide hack if you are posting something in the Sharez section. This includes all three types of the hide hacks: HIDE, STG, and HTNX.
13. Gravedigging
Punishment: Warning / Infraction
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Gravedigging is going back on any thread 2 weeks older and posting in them just to raise your post count. If you have something that is worth contributing to add to the thread, then you may post it. But if you don't, then it is against the rules to post there. Stickys are the one exception to this rule.
14. Ripping / Leeching
Punishment: Infraction / Temp Ban / Perm Ban
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Ripping/Leeching is taking someone else's work; whether it be a program, a signature, or even a pass list. You cannot take other peoples work and then cover their name with yours and take full credit. This will not be tolerated here at TalkGeek. We are a loyal, trustworthy community. This is wrong and disrespectful and therefore is against the rules.
These are the official rules until an admin says so, and updates them.
