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XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - natethomas - 2013-01-24 For those of you unaware, we have forum rules. http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=XBMC_forums#General_forum_rules The problem we've been running into lately is that there is also a fairly extensive list of rules that our moderators are working under that nobody actually knows about. For example, given our non-profit status, we can't really allow solicitation in the forum, which is why we've been fairly hostile to donation links, which is unfortunate, because some people really do deserve a beer or two for their efforts. So in an effort to clarify the XBMC forum policy, we've decided to try to make a more clear, official set of rules that allows users to do as much as possible without endangering our non-profit status or being overly spammy. Below, you will find those rules that we think fulfill those goals. While Team XBMC is the ultimate arbiter of what rules do and do not get included on the official list, we'd like the community's opinions on where we could improve. So... have at it. Tell us what you like and don't like. And please be respectful of everyone while doing so. There's a big difference between reasoned discussion and a flame war. General Forum Rules Violation of any of the following General Forum rules will result in a preliminary warning. If violations continue, the forum user will be banned for one week with a note explaining the reason for the ban. If violations continue, the user will suffer a permanent ban. Additionally, if necessary, a Forum Moderator or Administrator may delete or edit posts or signatures at will and without warning. These enforcement policies are slightly different than the Piracy rules, so you are encouraged to read both policies thoroughly before posting. General Conduct
No Solicitation
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Forums are not static entities. As need arises, these rules may be altered or added to. Exemptions to any of these rules may be granted by forum moderators. Edit: Added pastebin stuff. Previously added piracy stuff. Added software-enforced max height for images in signature RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - artrafael - 2013-01-24 Thanks, Nate. These rules are helpful to moderators as well to help ensure more uniformity in the handling of various situations that arise. RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - artrafael - 2013-01-25 Posting
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RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - jmarshall - 2013-01-25 Does anyone bother going there? I think the main thing we're concerned about is eliminating annoyance and eliminating profiteering or misrepresentation. Good idea on the pastebin suggestion. Re: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - joebrady - 2013-01-25 If it's violating piracy policy then then it's a no go anyway. I know some users like to list their hardware setups with links to the specs. I think this could be done in their biography section. As long as they are not linking to their own site or blatantly trying to promote or profit. That way if someone wants to see what you are using they can, but it's not always in your face. Re: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - Martijn - 2013-01-25 Mention the Debug Log wiki in case of pastebin. This also should be for code and mediainfo RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - natethomas - 2013-01-25 I think the argument could be made that links to the hardware in a person's XBMC setup could be considered "sites related to XBMC." RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - artrafael - 2013-01-25 In terms of member identity, should there be any position taken with "bugmenot" and similar "anonymous" accounts? It's difficult to support someone if you don't know whether the member-name who posted today is the same person as the member-name who posted yesterday or last week or last month. Are the various problem reports/responses posted under that member-name from the same individual or from different individuals and thus unrelated? RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - amet - 2013-01-25 user john Doe is "bugmenot" account, jmarshall marked him as that.. I think that is enough RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - Robotica - 2013-01-25 the main language is english can be added to the first section. And hopefully something about freedom of speech. It would be better to host the forum in a country with more freedom of speech and less change of getting sued MOD EDIT: lol, censorship RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - amet - 2013-01-25 freedom of speech? you are a perfect example that people can say almost anything on our forums and still be around. lets just keep it at that. RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - Martijn - 2013-01-25 (2013-01-25, 08:48)amet Wrote: freedom of speech? you are a perfect example that people can say almost anything on our forums and still be around. lets just keep it at that. agree RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - natethomas - 2013-01-25 Freedom of speech does not apply to a private forum. If it did, half these rules (and all forum rules) would be illegal. In forums, users are granted exactly as many speech rights as the forum owner/administrator feels is appropriate. RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - Ned Scott - 2013-01-25 (2013-01-25, 08:35)Robotica Wrote: ...whatever Robotica said before I censored him... http://lifehacker.com/5953755/what-exactly-is-freedom-of-speech-and-how-does-it-apply-to-the-internet RE: XBMC Forum Rules: A Draft - amet - 2013-01-25 I know I am to blame... sorry.... ** back to Forum rules |