GarnetGaming.net Forums, Discord, and Miscellaneous Platform Rules

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Disclaimer: it is your responsibility to read and abide by our server rules, failure to do so may result in a punishment.

These rules apply to all forum sections/discords unless stated otherwise

 

Community Guidelines

 

Below you will find a list of all Community Guidelines, these are rules that do not vary depending on environment and must be followed regardless of setting:

 

Discord Rules

 

• The language spoken within the Discord is strictly English
• All content posted must be PG, gore and pornographic material is strictly forbidden
• Members of the community must respect one another at all times, even at times with conflicting interests.
  • Hostile behavior is strictly forbidden
• Do not share links associated with other gaming communities (safe links are associated with Steam).
• The trade of personal information is strictly forbidden
• Post messages in the correct categories - content posted in incorrect sections consistently may lead to punishment
• All categories are titled appropriately for your ease-of-use
• Do not spam (spamming is the repeat of an action that would disrupt one's experience on our Discord
• Do not impersonate other users or create multiple alternate aliases (1 account per person)
• Do not loophole the rules or otherwise find gaps in the rules as to justify inappropriate behavior

 

Forums Rules

 

• The language spoken within the forums is strictly English (foreign languages can only be used in PMs)
• All content posted must be PG, gore and pornographic material is strictly forbidden
• Members of the community must respect one another at all times, even at times with conflicting interests.
  • Hostile behavior is strictly forbidden
  • Do not harass other users of the community, or otherwise post content that would induce drama.
  • Forum reactions must be used in a constructive manner, IE: agreeing with a suggestion
• Do not share links associated with other gaming communities (safe links are associated with Steam).
• The trade of personal information is strictly forbidden outside of PMs (social media/phone numbers)
• Use your common sense when using the forums, creating topics, or appropriating your posts/responses. 
  • Post content in the correct thread - content posted in incorrect sections consistently may lead to punishment
  • Do not use misleading titles (titles that would provoke attention to your thread) outside of Shitpost Central
  • Do not post repeatedly for the sole purpose of bumping up your post count (if over 50% of your contributions are found on The Playground, your post count will be halved)
  • Reputation Farming, or trading reputation with another member of the community may result in the resetting of both your post count and reputation.
• Messages shorter than 20-30 characters may be considered 'Spam'
• Commenting on threads that were last active more than 2 weeks ago is considered 'Necroposting'
• Do not spam (spamming is the repeat of an action that would disrupt one's experience on our forums (IE: Forum PMs/ Replies/Reactions)
• Do not impersonate other users or create multiple alternate aliases (1 account per IP or per person)
• Do not Backseat Moderate (IE: quoting somebody to let them know they had broken a rule/will be banned) simply use the report feature.
• Do not loophole the rules or otherwise find gaps in the rules as to justify inappropriate behavior

 

Ban Appeal/Suggestion/Report Rules

 

• When responding to a report/appeal thread you must be directly involved to the situation, or have relevant information that could sway the final decision
  • Ideally introduce your response with a +1 or -1, otherwise, simply state the piece of information you feel may be helpful to the appeal
• You may not argue another user's response/rating, however, you may post constructive criticism in your post to the opposing views as to convey them to edit their own post.
• Lying or fabricating information will result in a permanent ban. (e.g. Use of photoshop for screenshots, or fake logs.)