Board Rules

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>> Use common sense when reading and comprehending the following:

> These rules apply EVERYWHERE on this website!
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1. NO INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT: All words, images, documents, etc that are posted or uploaded onto this board may not contain cursing, pornography, racism, hatred, insults, sexuality, illegal content, etc.
   
2. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT: Do not take credit for an image/video, quote, etc that is posted on this board, unless it is rightfully yours.
   
3. POST ON TOPIC: The topic/post title must summarize the post. Your post must match the subject of the topic. All topics must match the subject of the forum.
   
4. NO SPAMMING: Do not post useless content, advertisements, scams, etc. Always check if a topic like yours has already been created. If it has, do not post your topic, if it hasn’t, go ahead and post your topic. You may advertise in your signature, but not in excess.
   
5. POST DECENTLY: Do not post in all capital letters, post in a font color and size that can be easily read, keep images that are inserted directly into the post at a good size, etc. Don't go overboard on posting and formatting text.
   
6. RESPECT EACH OTHER: We do NOT allow bullying on this board! Always be respectful to other members. No matter how heated or intense an argument becomes, never insult anyone. We all have our own opinions and thoughts, and they should be respected.
   
7. NO LIABLE CONTENT: Do not post any default pass codes/passwords, or software to any life safety equipment that cannot be found on the manufacturer's website legally by the end user.
   
8. NO PERSONAL BUMPING*: You may not bump your own topics unless there has been no reply within 24 hours. If you need to add something to the thread within the 24 hours, use the edit button to add the information. You are free to bump old topics.
   
9. NO EDITING: Do not edit your post unless no one has replied, and it has been 24 hours or less since you posted it. If you need to add information, just post a reply.
   
10. DO NOT ASK TO BECOME A STAFF MEMBER: See this topic for more information.
    

If you feel that you have unfairly received a board warning, had a topic locked, etc, please send me a message, and I'll see what I can do.

* Bumping is the act of posting a reply to a topic, which causes the topic to be bumped to the top of the forum. Personal bumping is posting to a topic if you were already the last member to post in that topic.

Modified Rule #9; (NO EDITING)

Added "If you need to add information, just post a reply."

Modified Rule #4; (NO SPAMMING)

 Added "You may advertise in your signature, but not in excess."

Added Rule #10; (DO NOT ASK TO BECOME A STAFF MEMBER)

Added Clarification of the Definition of Bumping; (* at bottom)

Added Information About Unfair Discipline

Added "If you feel that you have unfairly received a board warning..." at the bottom.