Post by PCWill on Apr 14, 2013 22:47:51 GMT -5
Preamble
To encourage healthy and lively discussion on PC With Us forum we ask that each and every user read and abide by the forum Code of Conduct. Use of PC With Us forum constitutes acceptance and agreement with the Code of Conduct. Please note that these rules can change over time at any given moment with notice available within 24 hours of alteration. The administration and moderation team reserve the right to terminate any and all accounts belonging to you if you are deemed in violation of any of the rules mentioned in this Code of Conduct or the User Agreement without prior notice. Our failure to enforce the rules shall not be construed as a waiver of our right to do so at any time.
Core Values
The following core values are what we deem to be the principle guidelines here at PC With Us forum. Generally speaking, as long as the following rules are met you should never find yourself in a position of misdeed:
Ensure a friendly atmosphere to our visitors and forum members
Ensure the privacy of our members and that of others
Comply with existing laws
Encourage responsible use of our forums and discourage activities which disrupt our community and reduce the value of our services to our visitors
Encourage the freedom of expression and exchange of information in a mature and responsible manner
Violations of the Code of Conduct
The following is not an extensive list of the rules and guidelines that must be followed when participating on PC With Us forum. The administration and moderation team reserve the right to serve judgement on members of the community that do not contribute to the overall health of the forum or its resources without notice and at their discretion.
1. System Security
Accessing, or attempting to access, the accounts of other users
Exploiting, or attempting to exploit, bugs, vulnerabilities, or loopholes; whether they are disclosed or undisclosed
Penetrating, or attempting to penetrate, security measures of PC With Us forum's software, hardware, or any other device used in the management or operations of the overall system
Any intrusion will subject your forum account to immediate termination, regardless of whether or not the intrusion results in the detriment of the integrity, availability, or confidentiality of data
2. Harassment and Profanities
You may not post content that contains material relating to the following: racism, hatred, violent language, threats, real-life threats, insults, extreme vulgar language, flaming, otherwise inappropriate or hurtful language, or harassment. Moreover, you may not post material that would bypass the software-based censor in order to achieve posting the material stated above either. In addition to words included in the censor list, sexual remarks may be considered profane when used in certain contexts and as such we suggest avoiding them altogether.
We have zero tolerate for personal attacks whether public or private on any individual or group ("personal attack" will be determined on a case by case basis by management). You may not use any method of delivery for materials which refer to ethnic/national origin, ideological or religious beliefs, gender, or sexual preference in a derogatory, demeaning or provocative context.
2.1 Forgery and Impersonation
Attempting to impersonate any person, including staff, using forged headers, instant messenger names, similar usernames in an effort to deceive or mislead is prohibited.
3. Pornography/Sexually Offensive Materials
You may not post or link to pornographic material or any content which would normally be considered sexually offensive.
4. Spamming
We do not want spam onPC With Us forum . There are certain sections of the forum designated for "off topic" and "general" posting posts containing those sorts of topics need to go there. That being said, spam includes, but is not limited to the following:
Excessive off-topic threads or posts
Posting nonsensical messages
"Flooding" the forum with similar meaning messages
Post-Count farming
Unsolicited advertising via private message or email
Messages without content relevant to this website's mission.
Repeated posting with constant referrals to other website(s) with no purpose other than the promotion of that website.
Fraudulent activity (Pyramid schemes, chain letters, etc.)
Posting any of the above will result in your post being deleted and your account being infracted or worse suspended. Repeated abuse will result in us reporting you to your service provider.
4.1 Trolling
This includes but is not limited to the following:
Creating threads for the sole purpose of causing unrest on the forums
Causing disturbances in forum threads such as picking fights or insulting other members
Making non-constructive posts for the purpose of causing unrest
Abusing the Reported Post feature by sending false alarms or nonsensical messages
Labeling a thread, IBTL, TLDR, or any other fad statements
Replying to a thread simply to call the author a troll (regardless of whether the post is actually trolling)
4.2 Thread Necroing
Thread necroing consists of reviving a previously resolved, settled, or "dead" thread after a prolonged period of time. Threads with an activity gap of 1 month or greater that are brought back to the front page is considered "thread necroing". A shorter duration may be considered when dealing with situations like previously resolved threads being reposted on simply for the purpose of bumping it to the front page.
5. Signatures & Profiles
Signatures and profile information are limited to the following specifications:
No signature will exceed 3 lines in length
No signature or profile will contain an external link other than the label for "website"
No signature will ask for reputation
No signature shall have an image
No signature shall be animated in any way, avatars are allowed to be animated for now.
Do not append "fake" signatures to your posts if you are unable to have a signature
6. Piracy, Copyright Material, Cracks and Product Keys
"Copyright Material" is any material protected by legally recognized copyright;
"Piracy" is the unauthorized copying of software or any material subject to copyright;
"Cracks" are programs that disable copy-protection technology;
A "Key" is a combination of numbers and/or letters required for software installation.
You may not request, distribute, link to or enable any activities which involve the procurement or distribution of pirated software, product cracks or keys or the supply, exchange or distribution of any copyright material including TV recordings. Doing so may result in the termination of your account without notice. In addition, the following violations are grounds for moderator action to your post and/or account:
Seeking help to create or find cracks.
Seeking missing files that are supplied with copyrighted installation CD(s)
Admitting to being involved in the distribution of copyrighted software/media, cracks and product keys.
Requesting or discussing the trade, sale, exchange or supply of any copyrighted material including (but not limited) to TV recordings, DVDs, movies, music, software etc.
Identifying torrents sources or websites where copyright material may be obtained.
Provide or request login details for restricted websites.
Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of our management.
7. Illegal Use
You may not use our forums for illegal purposes, or in support of illegal activities, as determined by the laws of the United States of America and Canadian Law. Such activities will result in an immediate ban. We will cooperate with legal authorities and/or injured third parties in the investigation of any suspected crime or civil wrongdoing.
8. Non-Disclosure Agreements
We will delete posts containing materials in breach of an active Non-Disclosure Agreement. We reserve the right to cooperate with any company who is conducting an investigation into a breach of a current and enforceable NDA.
9. Privacy
You may not post any form of real life information of any user (except yourself) unless the user has first given permission by express written consent to the forum administrator. Examples of real life information include name, address, and phone numbers.
You may not distribute any form of electronic information, email address, private/email Messages, IP addresses, and Instant Messenger messages ("Chatlogs") with intent to harass or be demeaning in any way as determined by a forum management, regardless of consent.
You may not disclose a user's unpublished email address unless the user has first given permission by express written consent to the forum administrator or has previously releasing said information themselves.
You may not at any time post any form of real life information about any person (including yourself) under the age of 16.
10. Moderation & Bans
You may not evade a ban. Doing so will drastically lengthen your ban. If you have a problem with a ban or feel it was inappropriate, please contact an administrator and wait for a response.
You may not discuss or complain in open forum about another user's ban, the deletion of a message, or the deletion/closure of a thread. Any discussion about warnings, bans, message deletion, thread deletion and thread closure should be done over private email/message between the person concerned and the moderators.
You may not re-edit a message that has been edited by a moderator.
Do not back seat moderate. Send a message to a moderator with the thread or post in question or use the flag button at the bottom of the post. Do not take matters into your own hands
11. Account security
While it is of the utmost importance to us to keep your account information safe and secure, we cannot 100% guarantee perfect security. In order to maintain good account security, we recommend that you perform regular anti-virus scans on your own computers and regular password changes. Also, please avoid using the same login information that you use elsewhere on the internet as credentials for PC With Us forum.
To encourage healthy and lively discussion on PC With Us forum we ask that each and every user read and abide by the forum Code of Conduct. Use of PC With Us forum constitutes acceptance and agreement with the Code of Conduct. Please note that these rules can change over time at any given moment with notice available within 24 hours of alteration. The administration and moderation team reserve the right to terminate any and all accounts belonging to you if you are deemed in violation of any of the rules mentioned in this Code of Conduct or the User Agreement without prior notice. Our failure to enforce the rules shall not be construed as a waiver of our right to do so at any time.
Core Values
The following core values are what we deem to be the principle guidelines here at PC With Us forum. Generally speaking, as long as the following rules are met you should never find yourself in a position of misdeed:
Ensure a friendly atmosphere to our visitors and forum members
Ensure the privacy of our members and that of others
Comply with existing laws
Encourage responsible use of our forums and discourage activities which disrupt our community and reduce the value of our services to our visitors
Encourage the freedom of expression and exchange of information in a mature and responsible manner
Violations of the Code of Conduct
The following is not an extensive list of the rules and guidelines that must be followed when participating on PC With Us forum. The administration and moderation team reserve the right to serve judgement on members of the community that do not contribute to the overall health of the forum or its resources without notice and at their discretion.
1. System Security
Accessing, or attempting to access, the accounts of other users
Exploiting, or attempting to exploit, bugs, vulnerabilities, or loopholes; whether they are disclosed or undisclosed
Penetrating, or attempting to penetrate, security measures of PC With Us forum's software, hardware, or any other device used in the management or operations of the overall system
Any intrusion will subject your forum account to immediate termination, regardless of whether or not the intrusion results in the detriment of the integrity, availability, or confidentiality of data
2. Harassment and Profanities
You may not post content that contains material relating to the following: racism, hatred, violent language, threats, real-life threats, insults, extreme vulgar language, flaming, otherwise inappropriate or hurtful language, or harassment. Moreover, you may not post material that would bypass the software-based censor in order to achieve posting the material stated above either. In addition to words included in the censor list, sexual remarks may be considered profane when used in certain contexts and as such we suggest avoiding them altogether.
We have zero tolerate for personal attacks whether public or private on any individual or group ("personal attack" will be determined on a case by case basis by management). You may not use any method of delivery for materials which refer to ethnic/national origin, ideological or religious beliefs, gender, or sexual preference in a derogatory, demeaning or provocative context.
2.1 Forgery and Impersonation
Attempting to impersonate any person, including staff, using forged headers, instant messenger names, similar usernames in an effort to deceive or mislead is prohibited.
3. Pornography/Sexually Offensive Materials
You may not post or link to pornographic material or any content which would normally be considered sexually offensive.
4. Spamming
We do not want spam onPC With Us forum . There are certain sections of the forum designated for "off topic" and "general" posting posts containing those sorts of topics need to go there. That being said, spam includes, but is not limited to the following:
Excessive off-topic threads or posts
Posting nonsensical messages
"Flooding" the forum with similar meaning messages
Post-Count farming
Unsolicited advertising via private message or email
Messages without content relevant to this website's mission.
Repeated posting with constant referrals to other website(s) with no purpose other than the promotion of that website.
Fraudulent activity (Pyramid schemes, chain letters, etc.)
Posting any of the above will result in your post being deleted and your account being infracted or worse suspended. Repeated abuse will result in us reporting you to your service provider.
4.1 Trolling
This includes but is not limited to the following:
Creating threads for the sole purpose of causing unrest on the forums
Causing disturbances in forum threads such as picking fights or insulting other members
Making non-constructive posts for the purpose of causing unrest
Abusing the Reported Post feature by sending false alarms or nonsensical messages
Labeling a thread, IBTL, TLDR, or any other fad statements
Replying to a thread simply to call the author a troll (regardless of whether the post is actually trolling)
4.2 Thread Necroing
Thread necroing consists of reviving a previously resolved, settled, or "dead" thread after a prolonged period of time. Threads with an activity gap of 1 month or greater that are brought back to the front page is considered "thread necroing". A shorter duration may be considered when dealing with situations like previously resolved threads being reposted on simply for the purpose of bumping it to the front page.
5. Signatures & Profiles
Signatures and profile information are limited to the following specifications:
No signature will exceed 3 lines in length
No signature or profile will contain an external link other than the label for "website"
No signature will ask for reputation
No signature shall have an image
No signature shall be animated in any way, avatars are allowed to be animated for now.
Do not append "fake" signatures to your posts if you are unable to have a signature
6. Piracy, Copyright Material, Cracks and Product Keys
"Copyright Material" is any material protected by legally recognized copyright;
"Piracy" is the unauthorized copying of software or any material subject to copyright;
"Cracks" are programs that disable copy-protection technology;
A "Key" is a combination of numbers and/or letters required for software installation.
You may not request, distribute, link to or enable any activities which involve the procurement or distribution of pirated software, product cracks or keys or the supply, exchange or distribution of any copyright material including TV recordings. Doing so may result in the termination of your account without notice. In addition, the following violations are grounds for moderator action to your post and/or account:
Seeking help to create or find cracks.
Seeking missing files that are supplied with copyrighted installation CD(s)
Admitting to being involved in the distribution of copyrighted software/media, cracks and product keys.
Requesting or discussing the trade, sale, exchange or supply of any copyrighted material including (but not limited) to TV recordings, DVDs, movies, music, software etc.
Identifying torrents sources or websites where copyright material may be obtained.
Provide or request login details for restricted websites.
Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of our management.
7. Illegal Use
You may not use our forums for illegal purposes, or in support of illegal activities, as determined by the laws of the United States of America and Canadian Law. Such activities will result in an immediate ban. We will cooperate with legal authorities and/or injured third parties in the investigation of any suspected crime or civil wrongdoing.
8. Non-Disclosure Agreements
We will delete posts containing materials in breach of an active Non-Disclosure Agreement. We reserve the right to cooperate with any company who is conducting an investigation into a breach of a current and enforceable NDA.
9. Privacy
You may not post any form of real life information of any user (except yourself) unless the user has first given permission by express written consent to the forum administrator. Examples of real life information include name, address, and phone numbers.
You may not distribute any form of electronic information, email address, private/email Messages, IP addresses, and Instant Messenger messages ("Chatlogs") with intent to harass or be demeaning in any way as determined by a forum management, regardless of consent.
You may not disclose a user's unpublished email address unless the user has first given permission by express written consent to the forum administrator or has previously releasing said information themselves.
You may not at any time post any form of real life information about any person (including yourself) under the age of 16.
10. Moderation & Bans
You may not evade a ban. Doing so will drastically lengthen your ban. If you have a problem with a ban or feel it was inappropriate, please contact an administrator and wait for a response.
You may not discuss or complain in open forum about another user's ban, the deletion of a message, or the deletion/closure of a thread. Any discussion about warnings, bans, message deletion, thread deletion and thread closure should be done over private email/message between the person concerned and the moderators.
You may not re-edit a message that has been edited by a moderator.
Do not back seat moderate. Send a message to a moderator with the thread or post in question or use the flag button at the bottom of the post. Do not take matters into your own hands
11. Account security
While it is of the utmost importance to us to keep your account information safe and secure, we cannot 100% guarantee perfect security. In order to maintain good account security, we recommend that you perform regular anti-virus scans on your own computers and regular password changes. Also, please avoid using the same login information that you use elsewhere on the internet as credentials for PC With Us forum.