Rules and ethics (important) - UPDATE

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Main purpose of this forum is sharing of knowledge/information. To ensure a pleasant environment for all, please stick to following rules:-

Freedom of speech:

• You have the right to share your knowledge or express your opinion in topics for discussion.
  
• Meaningful contributions are encouraged.
  
• Hate speech is discouraged.
  

General posting ethics:

• You should treat your fellow members with respect.
  
• Personal insults are not acceptable.
  
• Foul language is not permitted.
  
• If you post extremely graphic material (gore), than provide a warning sign.
  
• Do not deviate from a topic of discussion.
  
• Trolling is not permitted.
  
• Animal cruelty material is prohibited.
  
• Abuse (in any form) is not permitted.
  
• Advertising (without permission) is not permitted.
  
• Pornographic material is prohibited.*
  
• Creative liberties are permitted but in relation to your own works.
  
• You are not allowed to actively promote another forum in this forum without permission from administration. (NEW)
  

Advanced posting ethics:

• Double posting would be allowed, if both posts are relevant to topic at hand.
  
• Reposting of a topic is not permitted. Please use the search option.
  
• Editing is allowed.
  
• Mention source of any material posted by you, which is not your original work.
  
• High quality contributions are recommended.
  

Signatures:

• Dimensions of signature image should not exceed 700 x 350.
  
• JPEG is acceptable format.
  
• You are allowed to promote your personal source(s) of interest(s) in your signature (Permission must be taken from Administration).
  
• You are NOT allowed to market any product or commercial website in your signature.
  

Complaints:

If you have any complaint, please use 'Report to Mod' feature or send a PM to a staff member. Do not create a new thread for a complaint or argue in an existing thread for the same.

In case of PM, please report your complaint in following order:

• Moderator (1st option)
  
• Global Moderator (2nd option)
  
• Administrator (final option)
  

Multiple Accounts:

You should create and use one account. Additional accounts will be deleted.

Suggestions:

If you have any suggestions to provide, please notify in the 'suggestions' thread.

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Any update in rules will be announced. Thank you.

*Posting these materials will result in permanent ban from this forum.

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Copyright:

• If you decide to use works of others in your posts, make a habit of crediting that person whose works you have used or cite the source.
• Respect copyright related sensitivities.
• Forum member Fragillimus335 have decided to copyright his works, kindly respect his decision. If any member cites his works, kindly credit him accordingly.